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Fur - just in case you weren't aware - is a drag.

Written by PETA

Posted 04-01-2008

30 Comments

Norfolk’s annual Doo Dah Parade invites local organizations and business owners to march the streets in ludicrous outfits so that the citizens of this fine city can laugh at them. I’ve never quite figured out why this goes on, but it’s certainly a whole lot of fun. Tragically, I didn’t make it this year, but a lot of my colleagues did — all dolled up in dresses and wigs to show that “Fur Is a Drag” — so let’s take this opportunity to laugh at them now:

Steve, Matt, Thomas, and Tim "Danger" Hogarth

Joel S. Bartlett

Thomas and Joel

Mike

Travis

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christine commented:

5-4-2008 3:55 PM

Hi As a postop transwoman I'm not really offended by this at all. I don't see the connection between drag which is a lifestyle choice and those born with Harry Benjamin Syndrome transsexuals except perhaps on a sophomoric and superficial level. So I have to wonder a bit why some people get so intensely defensive about this. It looks like everyone was having a pretty good time! And yes Thomas looks was too natural and good at that! With Love Christine
lynda downie commented:

4-7-2008 12:03 AM

Excellent post Patrick
Mariya Kutreva-Williamson commented:

4-6-2008 1:51 AM

Hi guys. Things often look different from the inside than they do from the outside. Seems to me looking out from inside of 'being a gender variant or transgender individual' some people might feel the world would regard this stunt as a mockery to them. However looking 'from the outside in' the world does NOT see that. All we see is what PETA wanted to say about fur. So remember why you are on this site. The animals are the issue here let's not dilute it. If you've forgotten for a second go see FurIsDead. Every day I go about my comfortable live I keep in my mind how the day of those exqisitely beautiful gentle and innocent minks foxes and other creatures unfolds. It keeps me real. Regards to you all Mariya KutrevaWilliamon Sofia Bulgaria
Patrick commented:

4-4-2008 1:27 AM

This is to all those of who who say that it is offensive. 1 Drag has nothing to do with sexual orientation. Some heterosexual male and females do drag for fun amongst other reasons. It's a bit taboo and therefore not very out there but it is done. 2 There is a difference between drag and crossdressing Drag queens most often live as men and drag kind as women. Drag is a form of art and entertainment. It's supposed to be filled with crazy costumes and shows off the drag's secret extravagant personality that heshe does not show in real life. On the opposite end crossdressers are as passable as possible. Once again it's about gender and not sexuality. Crossdressers live as the opposite sex and do not wear crazy costumes nor are they entertainment at gay bars. This is their way of living. In conclusion PETA is not mocking anyone. They are playing drag which is a form of art and expression. It is open to everyone wether they are gay or straight because it has nothing to do with sexuality.
lynda downie commented:

4-4-2008 12:22 AM

C'mon.. Jack wasn't taking cheap shots at transgendered people in this blog. If anyone's offended then I too am sorry because I found alot of goodnatured kidding in it no malicious intent toward anyone.
Yuska commented:

4-4-2008 12:01 AM

And no Jack your whole line reasoning of the word "drag" being a double entendre even supports the fact that the campaign thinks that bad about fur AND transvestites transexuals. This is those kids saying something's gay if they don't like it. I'm gay and vegan and even I am offended by this whole drag note. If fur is fugly and fur is drag then being drag is fugly? WTF?
Tamara commented:

4-3-2008 4:18 PM

I don't really want to stir this up and Jack you don't have to post this... In my opinion NO intent was made to make fun of transgender people...PETA is NOT about that...they are about making people aware of the wrongs and torture that are committed to animals everyday everywhere. PLEASE...if you are on this site you obviously care about animals. Please try to see this stunt for what it is.
Jack commented:

4-3-2008 10:47 AM

cgc I really am very sorry if you were offended. As I say that wasn't the intention. Hopefully this link will make up for it httptinyurl.com2q9j9y
Fiona commented:

4-3-2008 5:05 AM

GO GUYS or girls ANY ANTI FUR AWARENESS ROCKS!!!!! STOP KILLING CATS AND DOGS CHINA!!!!
lynda downie commented:

4-2-2008 11:16 PM

Excellent sense of humour Maya! LOL x 3

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