Across the Ist-a-Verse
We'd like to start this post off with something we just read in a press release:
"If Ben [Franklin] were alive today, we believe that he would be brokenhearted to see the abuses endured by the same birds whom he sought to honor," says Lettuce Lady Nicole Matthews. "With so many delicious meat alternatives available, there's never been a better time to go vegetarian."
We quote it because PETA's scantily-clad Lettuce Ladies will be at the Franklin Institute today, handing out faux-turkey sandwiches to all those who want to learn how to cut animal products out of their diets. This is in honor of the birthday of Philly's favorite founding father – who, you might recall, wanted the turkey to be the national bird, rather than the bald eagle.
While Phillyist tends more toward Anthony Bourdain's thoughts on vegetarianism, we have to admit that there's a certain appeal to seeing a bunch of scantily-clad women on the Parkway.
So, who wants to go see a skinny "terrorist" shiver?
Lettuce Ladies Celebrate Ben Franklin's Birthday
Today, starting at noon
Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, The Franklin Institute (20th and the Parkway)
Free
Image Credit: Flickr user Trinity
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I think PETA was protesting outside of the Standard Tap last saturday b/c it was serving foie gras. They were yelling at people to boycott the place. I think the ST is my new favorite bar.
Are you sure it wasn't Hugs for Puppies? Not that PETA is any better. Hell, there's got to be a lot of overlap between the groups.
Vive le viande!
Either way, I think I'm going to eat at the Standard tap tonight :p