PERDIDO KEY, Fla. -- The Flora-Bama Lounge's annual Interstate Mullet Toss is taking place beginning Friday, but they're facing some opposition from PETA.
PETA, an animal rights activist organization, has suggested an alternative way for The Flora-Bama Lounge to host this year's Mullet Toss: using reusable rubber fish.
The organization says it has written a letter to the co-owner of The Flora-Bama Lounge, John McInnis III, urging him to replace the fish tossed during the event with rubber ones.
“Every fish whose body is treated like a hacky sack at this event was once an individual who had a life precious to them, swam free, had feelings, and didn’t want to die,” PETA President Ingrid Newkirk stated. “PETA wants to help modernize the moment with fabulous fake fish that no one had to die for.”
The organization has also offered to cater the event with vegan fish sandwiches.
Here is PETA's full letter:
Dear Mr. McInnis:
I’m writing on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals—PETA entities have more than 9 million members and supporters globally, including hundreds of thousands across Florida and Alabama—with a fintastic idea to modernize the Flora-Bama Mullet Toss: We would never be so frank as to suggest that only a lout throws a trout or only a sod throws a cod but, well, there is, as you know, a certain yahoo stigma attached to this event, something we can cure. What if you make it all-inclusive—yup, even welcome vegans to enjoy the moment—by using fancy rubber fish instead of smelly, decomposing real ones? If you agree, we’ll donate reusable fake fish for you to hand out and cast a tray of tasty vegan fish sandwiches your way for you to sell or give to participants.
It’s no toss-up: Whether some people like to think about it or not, fish—like you, me, and all other animals—have distinct personalities and experience fear, pain, and affection. Studies show that fish can recognize themselves in mirrors and photographs, are self-aware, and communicate with each other using complex sounds. Let’s face it: Every fish thrown by a Flora-Bama Mullet Toss participant was an individual who suffered greatly and was violently slaughtered before being used in this disrespectful way.
We’re not here to confishcate the fun: Throwing a rubber or plastic fish, rather than a dead one, would be as fun, challenging, and enjoyable but also positive. A first-ever fish-friendly fling could even lure our mascot Freeda Fish to line up to get in on the act. Will you please mullet over?
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to your response.
Very truly yours,
Ingrid Newkirk
President
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