Woof, beep! Replace Uga with a bulldog robot, says PETA
While it sounds like something Georgia Tech might suggest, Tim Bryant with WGAU (1340AM) in Athens just posted this:
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals has a suggestion for the University of Georgia, which is looking for a replacement for Uga VII, the Georgia Bulldog mascot who died last Thursday in Savannah:
PETA says the University should use what it calls an “animatronic dog,” or use a person in a costume. PETA has sent its suggestion via e-mail to University of Georgia Athletic Director Damon Evans. The PETA e-mail follows…
In the wake of the untimely death of the University of Georgia’s (UGA) bulldog mascot, Uga VII, PETA has asked the school’s athletic director, Damon M. Evans, to replace the mascot with an animatronic dog–or to rely solely on a costumed mascot–instead of using another real bulldog. Bulldogs are prone to breathing difficulties, hip dysplasia, heart disorders, and other congenital ailments, and acquiring a dog from a breeder perpetuates the animal overpopulation crisis while causing another dog waiting in an animal shelter to be condemned to death.
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merlot winters
November 24th, 2009
1:26 pm
Could they build it with missile technology to destroy other mascots?
Really?
November 24th, 2009
1:28 pm
This is the worst idea from the goofiest, lamest organization in the world. Why don’t we replace PETA with animatronic morons that put in their two-cents where it isn’t necessary all the time?
OZZFEST
November 24th, 2009
1:29 pm
I’ll bet we can program it to whizzz on any passing bumble bees.
db
November 24th, 2009
1:29 pm
2nd and LOL @ merlot winters! That was funny.
db
November 24th, 2009
1:29 pm
Make the 4th but it was still funny.
R
November 24th, 2009
1:29 pm
Dear God, I think I might agree with PETA on something- I went to UGA and love the Ugas, but over the last few years, they’ve become too big because of inbreeding. If the Seiler’s want to keep the tradition alive and not have to worry about Uga dying every two years, take the pure white male and mate it with a female not related. So what if Uga XII has commoner blood in it?
But then I see the robotic dog idea and the agreeing stopped. Normalcy returns.
Amanda
November 24th, 2009
1:29 pm
Lord have mercy….
Drifter
November 24th, 2009
1:29 pm
Things like this article show me just how far off the deep end these PETA idiots are. Every time I read anything about PETA in the news, I take the entire family to Wendy’s…burgers for everyone. The triple cheese with everything is excellent.
rid0617
November 24th, 2009
1:30 pm
Leave it to PETA to inject a stupid comment. People Eating Tasty Animals. Why don’t they get a robotic spokesman?
Jon
November 24th, 2009
1:30 pm
I wish we could replace PETA with a bunch of animatronic dogs. That way we wouldn’t have to listen to their babble.
Nancy Overholtzer
November 24th, 2009
1:30 pm
It is disturbing that an university with a veterinary school would allow and support an unhealthy breeding operation. They need to tell Sonny and family, thanks for the memories but it is time to move on. I also think the university should do something to further research into the genetic diseases that plague man and animal alike.
dougmo2
November 24th, 2009
1:30 pm
PETA- People Eating Tasty Animals
Gary3294
November 24th, 2009
1:31 pm
As only UGA could say to Peta…. bite me.
ClemsonDude
November 24th, 2009
1:31 pm
Enter your comments here
PR
November 24th, 2009
1:32 pm
PETA needs to get their heads out of their asses and worry about real problems. UGA was never mistreated and I really doubt that being the mascot had any cause on his death. PETA IS A BUNCH OF WACKOS!
Ralph
November 24th, 2009
1:33 pm
I agree with Drifter, every time these morons open their mouths it is time for another burger. If anyone really wants to see the dregs of a productive society look no further than a member or supporter of PETA.
J
November 24th, 2009
1:33 pm
PETA IS A JOKE! GET A LIFE GRANOLA HEAD.
Lauren K
November 24th, 2009
1:34 pm
Honestly . . . PETA’s suggestion does not even warrent a comment but I feel compelled. They are idiots – period.
ptjackets
November 24th, 2009
1:34 pm
Im not even a GA fan but I think this is a stupid idea. PETA is a dumb ass organization. Anyone that would support them in any way is a dumb ass!
Road Scholar
November 24th, 2009
1:35 pm
Really?: “This is the worst idea from the goofiest, lamest organization in the world.”
Are you talking about UGA football?
R: ” I went to UGA and love the Ugas, but over the last few years, they’ve become too big because of inbreeding.”
Are you talking about UGA football players?
Steve
November 24th, 2009
1:35 pm
You could solicit help from Georgia Tech….I’m sure they could build you a robotic dawg.
bubba
November 24th, 2009
1:35 pm
The hell with PETA
Jordon
November 24th, 2009
1:36 pm
“Really?:” My thoughts exactly, couldnt have said it better myself
Rimfire
November 24th, 2009
1:37 pm
PETA can eat the doggie do…
GT FAN
November 24th, 2009
1:37 pm
Dumb ass PETA. It’s statements like these that make people laugh at them. Their message gets really clouded with stupid crap like this.
protect the weak
November 24th, 2009
1:38 pm
wow, what ignorance. then just keep breeding unhealthy dogs and watching them die for your football enjoyment! go team!
Reese
November 24th, 2009
1:39 pm
This is a joke right? The UGA mascot lives a better life style than a lot of humans. Preposterous nonsense from a looney organization.
Jones
November 24th, 2009
1:40 pm
Go to the PETA website… It seems like the animal version of The Onion….
Really?
November 24th, 2009
1:40 pm
Road Scholar: “Are you talking about UGA football?”
Are you a Rhodes Scholar? Because two of my fellow University of Georgia students are, the only school in America that can claim that.
ClemsonDude
November 24th, 2009
1:41 pm
These poor dogs are so inbreeded like their fans that they develop serious health issues and die of a short life. At least all of them are treated very well. I hate PETA but they may have a point. Gooosh, that left a bad taste in my mouth.
db
November 24th, 2009
1:41 pm
Probably best not to use your real names here, I guess. Who would’ve thunk it?
Dooley's Cardiologist
November 24th, 2009
1:42 pm
This makes me hate PETA even more than before, and I am not a UGA fan at all. What a bunch of morons.
Dawg Pound
November 24th, 2009
1:43 pm
These morons make theirselves look more and more stupid everyday!!! Weird people!!!!!
Dawg Man
November 24th, 2009
1:44 pm
PETA= Dumb@!!@#@
Jack
November 24th, 2009
1:44 pm
Maybe we need to blackout the dogs from now on.
db
November 24th, 2009
1:44 pm
But Clemson Dude, Did UGA VII drink beer and eat wings, drive a pickup truck and scream “Hell YEA, git er dun” too?
Jen
November 24th, 2009
1:44 pm
Our country has lost it’s collective minds!
PETA is right about the facts
November 24th, 2009
1:45 pm
PETA is right about the facts when it come to how pure bulldogs are bred and the resulting health challenges.
Humans just have to ask themselves if that really matters compared to the enjoyment we get out of having a live mascot such as uga.
JBL
November 24th, 2009
1:45 pm
How about this, why don’t we just use animatronics Football Players! Football players are prone to hip, knee and shoulder injuries, occasional breathing problems and on rare occasions, heart failures. And acquiring football players perpetuates the crisis of taking under-qualified students, leaving another student waiting in the pound, er, workforce.
PETA Watcher
November 24th, 2009
1:45 pm
Why does PETA continue to kill animals…
http://www.petakillsanimals.com/
Dirtyd
November 24th, 2009
1:45 pm
Are these people serious… They do realize that UGA lives better than 90% of the people in this country. Here’s an idea PETA take your stupid idea and shove where the sun don’t shine. I can never get back the time I wasted reading this lame excuse at a publicity grab….
Dawg Nation
November 24th, 2009
1:46 pm
PETA looses more and more respect from everyone everytime they open their mouths. You guys are a joke!!!!!!!
Really?
November 24th, 2009
1:47 pm
Can people who don’t know what they are talking about please control yourselves? Why do you have to show up and make foolish comments about how UGA fans are inbred? Wow, how intelligent and original. And ALL pedigree-level animals are “inbred”. It is not the same as humans, for heaven’s sake. Does this mean species-specific defects exist? Yes, but in Uga VII’s case this was a heart attack. I’m not about to suggest a person stop breeding because their family has a history of heart attacks. And as far as lifestyle, Uga is checked at the vet clinic every time he comes to Athens. He is well looked after. Know what you’re talking about.
db
November 24th, 2009
1:47 pm
JBL – nicely done.
Voice of Reason
November 24th, 2009
1:47 pm
PETA was also mad at President Obama for killing a fly. Enough said.
GaNative
November 24th, 2009
1:47 pm
Maybe UGA croaked from the terrible season he had to endure.
GTFather
November 24th, 2009
1:47 pm
First UGABot, then USC Trojan Horse Bot, then Tennessee OleSmoky BOT, then a WarEagle BOT, and on and on….PETA has sunk to the BOTdumb…
RuKidding
November 24th, 2009
1:48 pm
Once again, PETA garners free press. Great gimmick on their part to get free advertising. Makes one wonder why they get coverage.
Atlanta_Tiger_Fan
November 24th, 2009
1:48 pm
What idiots!!! They also wrote letter to LSU when Mike the Tiger died begging them to not get another live tiger. Thankfully, the Dean of the school wrote back and told basically told them NO and that LSU would be getting another tiger. These people really do need to get a life!!!
The Real Really?
November 24th, 2009
1:49 pm
And nice using my user name to make a racist comment. The maturity continues.