Go away, PETA. Just leave.
As I write this, the SMU Mustangs and Clemson Tigers football programs are competing in the ACC Championship Game in Charlotte, North Carolina, and they brought out a live mascot before the game while SMU was on the road. Ta. But while it sounds cool, not everyone is happy with this.
Before the game, the Mustangs announced that their mascot, Perna, would be at the game to help the Mustangs try to stay in the standings. undefeated conference record. Not only that, but SMU is looking to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. (Related: Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Giunty points to God after Boise State win in Mountain West championship game)
But of course, there's always going to be someone who urinates in the parade, and there's always going to be someone who has to ruin someone's fun day. Well, in this case, it's the entire organization of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which on Friday sent a letter to SMU President R. Gerald Turner urging the university to “cease this senseless act and… The school's time-honoured tradition of having a living mascot called for an end to the ethical conduct of animals. ”
“Pony is a prey animal that instinctively panics and flees from startling sounds, but SMU plans to parade this pony like a toy in front of a stadium full of screaming fans, noise makers and bands. ” said PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo. .
Hey, @SMUponies are living individuals and not championship game props 😠
Pony panics at the loud noise. Parading ponies around screaming fans and loud music is cruel and pointless.
Please cancel Perna IX's appearance and end the mascot's live show. https://t.co/9HwvvAahU9
— Peta (@peta) December 7, 2024
And here's the best part of the story. SMU never listened, but Perna showed up to the game. (lol)
