"I'll take a Sea Kitten with a side order of fries, please."

**Cincy Fan 44** Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:18 am

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jo5H9FEWhAheWfpFcgAQta0PfLkgD95JS6480

SPEARFISH, S.D. (AP) — The activist animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has asked school officials to change the name of Spearfish High School to "Sea Kitten High School." The new name would "reflect the gentle nature of its current marine namesake," the organization said in a letter to Steve Morford, Spearfish High School principal.

PETA said the letter is part of a new Sea Kitten campaign aimed at children.

If children were taught to refer to fish as "sea kittens," reflecting that fish, like cats and dogs, are "individuals" that "do have friendships," fewer fish might be killed for food or sport, said Pulin Modi, a PETA spokesman.

"We want people to realize that more fish are killed each year than all animals combined," he said. "They don't have the sympathy of more popular animals like cats and dogs."

Morford said he did not want to share his feelings about PETA. "Obviously, it's nothing we're taking seriously," he said.

floridafun Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:19 am

hard to believe...they truely are in a time zone all their own. wonder when they will start a campaign against smilies such as this one "I'll take a Sea Kitten with a side order of fries, please." 810511

"I'll take a Sea Kitten with a side order of fries, please." 810511

Guest Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:20 am

PETA can and should do a lot of good but ... this is just fluckin' stupid. I think I will go have lunch today at KFC to piss PETA off.

**Cincy Fan 44** Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:35 pm

and I always thought "fish" was just the "chicken of the sea"... Laughing

Markwes Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:44 pm

I really think the principal should consider this. What would be more intimidating for your football team's opponent than being called Sea Kitten? And the mascot could be named Cuddles. Very Happy