Did you celebrate?  I did, but admittedly I can only make that claim after the fact, as I only found out about this day long after I had already had wolfed down a Wendy's Hamburger and Chicken Sandwich.

Here is the info, the what and why about it (via Michelle Malkin):

http://www.yourish.com/2007/03/12/2850

Don't forget, this Thursday, March 15th, is the fifth annual International Eat a Tasty Animal for PETA (IEATAPETA) Day, the day on which we annoy vegans the world over, and PETA, which is right here in my state of Virginia.

From the original IEAFPD pos

PETA has started yet another offensive ad campaign. This one really reaches bottom-they are using Holocaust terminology, quotes, and pictures to liken the "slaughter" of animals to the slaughter of the Jews by the Nazis.

I've already received a letter from a child of Holocaust survivors who is, of course, extraordinarily offended. But here's the thing: PETA is known for this kind of outrageous publicity stunt-and that's what it is, an outrageous publicity stunt-and while I am also offended and outraged, there is absolutely nothing we can do that will make PETA change their ad campaign. I'm sure they knew exactly what they were doing, have a plan in mind, and, if they withdraw the campaign, will do it according to their deadlines and their decisions.

So let's make up our own outrageous publicity stunt. Let's designate Saturday, March 15th, as International Eat an Animal for PETA Day. Everybody set the date on your calendar, and either go out and enjoy a great steak, or cook one at home. Or cook up some chicken or fish or anything else that PETA wouldn't want you to eat.

Read the rest at the link above.

Exit question:  Are things like this disrespectful, funny or other?  Would you deliberately observe this?

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