PETA complains, Dodge responds

[The Third Man]

Auto company Dodge recently found itself in PETA's crosshairs after the carmaker aired a commercial starring a monkey dressed up like Evel Knievel. But, unlike many who draw the ire of PETA, Dodge fought back in an amusing way. :D:up::D


Original commercial
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/8080743/21388992

Revised commercial
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/8080526/21388260

[Oberon]

:har::har::har:

:up:

[GoldenRivet]

the invisible monkey should have blown its own brains out... just for PETA

[The Third Man]

the invisible monkey should have blown its own brains out... just for PETA

How do we know it didn't happen....invisibility isn't only skin deep, is it?

I'd have liked to see the PETA office..........:woot:

[SteamWake]

I dont get it what was their complaint in the first place?

I guess its tourture to dress up a monkey like Evil Kenivl?

[Oberon]

I dont get it what was their complaint in the first place?

I guess its tourture to dress up a monkey like Evil Kenivl?

Not just any monkey...but, from what I can see...a CGI monkey :nope:

[The Third Man]

I dont get it what was their complaint in the first place?

I guess its tourture to dress up a monkey like Evil Kenivl?

I know. I think that is the point actually. Certain groups, in order to remain relevant must always interject themselves in the most unsatisfactory way. But still very funny!!!

[krashkart]

PETA doesn't have any really seriously evil practices to combat these days. Now, if GM had instead used a blind monkey with a sonar taped to its head... :lol:

[Task Force]

Lol, Peta must not have much to do, as krashkart said.

[Sailor Steve]

If the monkey jumped a bike over the cars, they might have something to whine about. On the other hand, if the monkey was that good, maybe not.

On the other other hand:

"Does your meenkey have a laysance?"

[Jimbuna]

"Does your meenkey have a laysance?"

"Sure"

http://www.criticallayouts.com/images/rsgallery/original/monkey-0214-1.gif

[The Third Man]

If the monkey jumped a bike over the cars, they might have something to whine about. On the other hand, if the monkey was that good, maybe not.

On the other other hand:

"Does your meenkey have a laysance?"

The more PETA question is how dare you not ask for a licsence for your monkey. We will control your personal behavior!
:har::haha::har::haha:

[Betonov]

PETA doesn't have any really seriously evil practices to combat these days. Now, if GM had instead used a blind monkey with a sonar taped to its head... :lol:

Oh, there's always enough animal tortre and abuse, it's just that some pencil scratching PR bored-to-death bureaucrats want to take on some big guys, just for publicity

remember, NO publicity is BAD publicity

[nikimcbee]

I wouldn't have even acknowledge them. Just make the commercial:03:

[darius359au]

PETA doesn't have any really seriously evil practices to combat these days. Now, if GM had instead used a blind monkey with a sonar taped to its head... :lol:

What about Ninja monkeys with sonar taped to their heads or.......Bears with laser beams:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whb4qQflVTw

[Moeceefus]

My next car will likely be a Dodge now! Great stuff! :har:

[em2nought]

Wonder if PETA has ever seen "Trunk Monkey"? lol

[Platapus]

My next car will likely be a Dodge now! Great stuff! :har:

it will take a lot more than this to garner my confidence in an American car.

[Platapus]

Wonder if PETA has ever seen "Trunk Monkey"? lol

Those Trunk Monkey videos were a hoot!

[mookiemookie]

it will take a lot more than this to garner my confidence in an American car.

+1.

And I'm all for humane treatment of animals. But CGI monkeys can be shot out of cannons for all I care. (hear that, Dodge? It's your next commercial calling.) :cool:

[SteamWake]

it will take a lot more than this to garner my confidence in an American car.

What your not going to run out and buy a volt and save the planet ?? :haha:

Oh wait its built from parts out of china and mexico so I guess technically its not an 'american' car.

[Platapus]

What your not going to run out and buy a volt and save the planet ?? :haha:

Oh wait its built from parts out of china and mexico so I guess technically its not an 'american' car.

I am actually considering a Chevy Volt. I have to confess, I would have a lot more confidence in the Volt, it it were a Toyota/Honda Volt. But I plan in giving the Chevy Volt a good honest evaluation. I like the technology and until Peugeot decides to market in the US again, the Volt may be the best technical solution in 2011.

[Gerald]

http://imgur.com/VtlU3.jpg


:roll:

[antikristuseke]

I wouldn't mind branding her:D

[Platapus]

http://imgur.com/VtlU3.jpg


is it just me, or does she look a little horny?

[Moeceefus]

it will take a lot more than this to garner my confidence in an American car.

My Fords have never let me down.

[Platapus]

We have had two fords in our family. A mustang and a focus. Nothing but problems. I guess it is a crap shoot whether you get a good one or a bad one. For me, it is a game of the odds. What are the odds of my getting a lemon American car vs. the odds of getting a lemon foreign (Japan/Europe) car.

Economically, I simply can't justify taking such a chance on an American car these days. I know a lot of people who have gotten lucky with American cars, but I also know more that have been unlucky.

But hey, that's why there is a car market, so each can buy from who they feel comfortable with. :yeah:

[krashkart]

Never had a problem with my old Ford that couldn't be fixed... although fixing that beast didn't involve replacing electronics. :hmmm:


While I'm on the subject:

"My truck does not leak oil. It is marking its territory." - bumper sticker

[TheSatyr]

Beware sharks with nunchuks.

[Webster]

those PETA weenies did the same thing with the "trunk monkey" alarm system in 2006 and made them stop the funny commercials


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8avOiTUcD4Y

[SteamWake]

Anyone whom has owned a Ford Ranger Truck should understand why Ford is looked upon with skepticisim.