^ Janet's not a vegan/vegetarian last I checked...

CHIC0 said:

and here we go......

PETA Upset By Janet Jackson's Blackglama Campaign

July 16th, 2010 8:42am EDT 1 comment Add to My News

Animal activists have taken aim at Janet Jackson for signing on as the new face of fur firm BlackGlama.

The pop superstar was announced as the brand's new 'What Becomes a Legend Most?' spokes model on Thursday and she'll model high-quality mink items in the ads - and PETA bosses have been quick to react.

Spokeswoman Amanda Schinke says, "It's amazing what celebrities will do when their careers are on a downslide, but we didn't think that Janet was this desperate."

"Surely she knows enough about suffering and unjustified death to recognize that both occur in the production of a fur coat. We are asking her to think again and to donate these stolen skins to be used as bedding for animals orphaned by other human-caused disasters, such as loss of habitat."

Click Here For More Janet...n Pictures

Saw this one coming a mile away. It will be interesting to see how she handles this, if she even acknowledges them at all.

Timmy84 said:

^ Janet's not a vegan/vegetarian last I checked...

Oh, oops. I did a quick Google and just saw some links listed but didn't actually read them so don't know if they're legit or not. Isn't that the way we're supposed to use the Internet??

Musicslave said:

CHIC0 said:

and here we go......

PETA Upset By Janet Jackson's Blackglama Campaign

July 16th, 2010 8:42am EDT 1 comment Add to My News

Animal activists have taken aim at Janet Jackson for signing on as the new face of fur firm BlackGlama.

The pop superstar was announced as the brand's new 'What Becomes a Legend Most?' spokes model on Thursday and she'll model high-quality mink items in the ads - and PETA bosses have been quick to react.

Spokeswoman Amanda Schinke says, "It's amazing what celebrities will do when their careers are on a downslide, but we didn't think that Janet was this desperate."

"Surely she knows enough about suffering and unjustified death to recognize that both occur in the production of a fur coat. We are asking her to think again and to donate these stolen skins to be used as bedding for animals orphaned by other human-caused disasters, such as loss of habitat."

Click Here For More Janet...n Pictures

Saw this one coming a mile away. It will be interesting to see how she handles this, if she even acknowledges them at all.

true.

Serena said:

Timmy84 said:

^ Janet's not a vegan/vegetarian last I checked...

Oh, oops. I did a quick Google and just saw some links listed but didn't actually read them so don't know if they're legit or not. Isn't that the way we're supposed to use the Internet??

Well if it's filled with weird numbers that fill your head up, it can't be a good thing.

Marrk said:

midiscover said:

This applies to MJ also, correct?

Of course. I'm not a hypocrite here.

Post your little pic, i know you're just dying to.

What little pic?

Timmy84 said:

^ Janet's not a vegan/vegetarian last I checked...

Yes, she is. She said she was grew a vegetarian so she still keeps up a diet with no meat. And last year in an interview she said she's vegan. Also Janet has been spotted several times at vegan restaurants.

midiscover said:

Marrk said:

Of course. I'm not a hypocrite here.

Post your little pic, i know you're just dying to.

What little pic?

The king wearing a fur. ....... by the way, I don't know why all the

Criticism about janet wearing fur.....99% of the world eat meat

What a load of BS!

So I guess when legends such as Judy Garland and Aubrey Hepburn posed for Blackglama they were desperate? Eh Blackglama PAID Janet to be their spokesperson. I don't understand how this makes Janet desperate. This is the FIRST endorsement deal she agreed to do. I'm 100% positive she's well aware of what she got herself into.

and the nerve of PETA bringing MJ into this. So disgusting!

trueiopian said:

and the nerve of PETA bringing MJ into this. So disgusting!

i had to read that twice to make sure that was what was being implied. completely uncalled for.

Idk what has gotten to Janet lately but she has changed. The Janet from years ago would be ashamed by this. Probably would even cry.

kenny88 said:

Idk what has gotten to Janet lately but she has changed. The Janet from years ago would be ashamed by this. Probably would even cry.

trueiopian said:

Spokeswoman Amanda Schinke says, "It's amazing what celebrities will do when their careers are on a downslide, but we didn't think that Janet was this desperate."

"Surely she knows enough about suffering and unjustified death to recognize that both occur in the production of a fur coat. We are asking her to think again and to donate these stolen skins to be used as bedding for animals orphaned by other human-caused disasters, such as loss of habitat."

What a load of BS!

So I guess when legends such as Judy Garland and Aubrey Hepburn posed for Blackglama they were desperate? Eh Blackglama PAID Janet to be their spokesperson. I don't understand how this makes Janet desperate. This is the FIRST endorsement deal she agreed to do. I'm 100% positive she's well aware of what she got herself into.

and the nerve of PETA bringing MJ into this. So disgusting!

I know I wasn't the only one who caught that shit. Notice how they didn't mention his name

They don't want MJ fans comin' for that ass Janet-only fans may be mean, but MJ fans will skin a muthafucka and make glitter gloves

midiscover said:

Marrk said:

Anybody that wears fur goes down in my estimation, irrespective of who they might be.

This applies to MJ also, correct?

That king picture and this http://media.photobucket....e.jpg?o=30

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midiscover said:

That king picture and this http://media.photobucket....e.jpg?o=30

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and wool came off an animal so what's your point? He also wore fur in that picture of him posing like a king.

So lmaoo!

midiscover said:

That king picture and this http://media.photobucket....e.jpg?o=30

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Big FlopFail

tell the cat who photoshoped the pic to make it more glitter to get a life.....

I love Janet to death, but ugh! Mink? Disgusting.

Absolutely no reason in this day and age for people to wear fur.

ahh, how delightful. What a beautiful coat!! So elegant and glamorous. I'm sure if feels wonderful. Go Janet!! Hopefully her promotional efforts will lead to increased sales of lovely mink coats to lovely, rich ladies who truely deserve such luxury.

And none of this is troubling, at all:

* * *

"The mink is a semi-aquatic predator native to North America. Mink are very solitary creatures who spend a substantial portion of their day swimming in the water. Mink are very inquisitive, and have a range of 2- ½ miles. This is an active species and does not adapt well to life in a cage.

Because mink are kept in such cramped conditions causing an increase in stress, many ranch mink develop stomach ulcers and enlarged adrenal glands. This is a sign of chronic stress. The fur industry conducted their own tests in hopes to prove that ranch mink are not stressed. In their studies, young mink are used before they can develop stomach ulcers. The results of these inaccurate tests are used to "prove" that intensive confinement does not affect the mink. It is understood how the public is misinformed about the truth on fur farms with the release of such deceptive tests.

Tail biting is a form of self-mutilation that is common in captive mink populations. Self-mutilation is a hardship for fur farmers because it devalues the animal's fur pelt. Mink are killed after their winter coat reaches prime to cover many of the flaws in the fur. This is recognized as an unfortunate cost of conducting business. Large pens would reduce the amount of self-mutilation, but the additional space would increase overhead costs. It is more cost-effective for the industry to cram more animals into a smaller space, and deal with the occasional stress related death or self-mutilation.

This semi-aquatic animal does not get a chance to swim in water if born on a fur farm. The lack of exposure to swimming in water is believed to increase behavioral problems in ranch mink. In the summer time, a wild mink might take a dip in a pond to cool off. Denied that option, many ranch mink die from heat related diseases in the hot summer months. Some years, as many as 10% of a fur farms stock may die from heat related conditions.

As fashion trends change, so does fur farming. Fur farmers utilize selective inbreeding to encourage the development of mutant color phases to meet the whims of fashion. This process led to the development of white, gray, mahogany, and shades of blue mink. This style of genetic manipulation does not only change the mink's hair color, but it creates physiological problems as well. For Example, the Hedlund white mink is a genetic mutant that was created on a fur farm. This mutated animal will lose her hearing at 30 days of age because of a genetic defect. The Royal Pastel mink often develops what farmers call a "screw neck" deformity. With this deformity, the mink will turn her head in an awkward motion repeatedly. The Blue Iris mink has a weakened immune system due to a deficiency of natural killer cells, and one strain of demi-mink has a stress syndrome. These unfortunate characteristics make life dreadful for these mink. This type of mutilation is non-existent in the wild, but very standard on fur farms.

Death for these animals is a horror story.

Mink are usually gassed or violently injected with poison. Many just have their necks broken or are asphixiated. An undercover investigation found that some minks are killed with weed killers, which can cause the animals to convulse for up to 10 minutes before death."

http://www.mercyforanimal..._farms.asp

seeingvoices12 said:

midiscover said:

That king picture and this http://media.photobucket....e.jpg?o=30

[img:$uid]http://i41.tinypic.com/dom60y.jpg[/img:$uid]

Big FlopFail

tell the cat who photoshoped the pic to make it more glitter to get a life.....

Supposedly, he's wearing wool. Poor sheep

and don't act brand new Fur on his hoodie -http://userserve-ak.last....ad+Era.jpg

Mr. Earth Song wore animal skin too.

[Edited 7/17/10 11:57am]

midiscover said:

seeingvoices12 said:

Big FlopFail

tell the cat who photoshoped the pic to make it more glitter to get a life.....

Supposedly, he's wearing wool. Poor sheep

and don't act brand new Fur on his hoodie -http://userserve-ak.last....ad+Era.jpg

Mr. Earth Song wore animal skin too.

[Edited 7/17/10 11:57am]

Failed pic....

I'm not criticizing Janet at all, save your energy to defend Janet against people attacking her on here and leave MJ alone...

fail

seeingvoices12 said:

midiscover said:

Supposedly, he's wearing wool. Poor sheep

and don't act brand new Fur on his hoodie -http://userserve-ak.last....ad+Era.jpg

Mr. Earth Song wore animal skin too.

[Edited 7/17/10 11:57am]

Failed pic....

I'm not criticizing Janet at all, save your energy to defend Janet against people attacking her on here and leave MJ alone...

fail

I'm not defending Janet, dumbass. All I did was provide a pic of MJ wearing fur. That's all.

The only fail is you saying fail for no reason

People in this thread keep referring to this as her first major endorsement deal, which is patently untrue. Janet has had significant endorsement deals since the Rhythm Nation era, but her endorsements have been focused in foreign countries, particularly Japan.

I believe her first endorsement campaign was for Japan Airlines (JAL).

Janet has never before seemed interested in visible campaigns in her home market, though, so this is a change of pace for her.

[Edited 7/17/10 12:23pm]

No, her first endorsement deal was some shit VCR player in Japan. She was 18 years old

It's her first endorsement deal in the U.S. Which is far bigger than Janet endorsing an Airlines, a cell phone or VCR in Japan

trueiopian said:

It's her first endorsement deal in the U.S. Which is far bigger than Janet endorsing an Airlines, a cell phone or VCR in Japan

Not really, considering the market for those products is much larger.

This blackglama ad is going to be in several high-end fashion magazines around the world. So I'd say it will reach far bigger markets than her endorsements just in Japan.

midiscover said:

This blackglama ad is going to be in several high-end fashion magazines around the world. So I'd say it will reach far bigger markets than her endorsements just in Japan.

And how many people are actually going to buy the product? The answer is a lot fewer than have purchased cell phones, airline tickets and VCR's in Japan. That's my point.

A regional campaign has a lot more impact if the product is ubiquitous and accessible. Her market exposure was much higher in Japan, where she had print and TV ads for her endorsements linked with her music, videos and concert tours.

[Edited 7/17/10 13:31pm]