Not a long time has passed since the last PETA controversy but it seems that the organization is not keen on learning from its past mistakes. Just this April, Bored Panda wrote about their cringe-worthy attempt to stop people from drinking cow’s milk and earlier this year, the organization received huge backlash over their criticism of Steve Irwin. This time, it came under the spotlight for featuring a Pokemon Wooloo in their marketing campaign that’s speaking out against shearing sheep. It is not the first time the infamous animal rights organization has attempted to use videogame characters to push their agenda and to make a controversial statement. This time, PETA’s target is Pokémon Sword and Shield and its new sheep pocket monster Wooloo which was introduced during the most recent Pokémon Direct presentation. Judging from people’s reaction on Twitter, Pokemon fans are definitely not on board with PETA using Wooloo to push their agenda. In addition to this, many were quick to point out that the campaign is not only disgraceful – it is also spreading dangerous misinformation. PETA’s tweet featured Wooloo standing with a sign that says, “I’m not your Wooloo sweater,” suggesting that shearing sheep is animal cruelty. However, the majority of people who have a basic education understand that shearing domesticated sheep is necessary for their health. But who are we to tell PETA what’s right for animals?..

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Kristy P
Community Member
7 years ago

It's a haircut. No one's making them listen to Justin Bieber albums as a form of torture. lol

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    AloofFox
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Wooloo’s word is law!

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    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Bet Peta feel sheepish now.

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    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Peta is the worst when it comes to animals....they love taking money tho

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    inhighspeed
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    7 years ago

    Keep it up Tommo.

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    Gemjoybug
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    7 years ago

    Since we have bred them that way it is our duty to keep them healthy

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    Sunzilla
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    7 years ago

    This goes for 95% of the worlds' politicians...

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    Aneese
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Just like milking a cow -- the milk comes back. No harm/No foul.

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    Taryn Wallace
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    They already went through a whole thing to "release" circus animal cookies on the package....THIS IS WHAT PEOPLES MONEY IS GOING TOWARDS "RELEASING" CARTOON ANIMALS.... while still killing real ones... unfortunately stupid s**t like this is still giving them publicity. Good or bad they are remaining relevant and that is ultimately the goal for a s**t agenda pushing company like them.

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    Sugar Latte
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Even Pokemon disagrees with Petas remark...

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    Heather Niman
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    it’s the most unexpected crossover event and as a sheep farmer who knows nothing about Pokemon I am both now more open minded and 100% HERE FOR IT... all Pokemon fans are welcome to come see our real life woolloos and i’ll have the kettle on and biscuits out!!! xxxx

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    AloofFox
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Wait... Really?!?!?!

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    Foxyloxylou
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    7 years ago

    peeled sheep. hilarious!

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    Cats999
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    7 years ago (edited)

    I'm sorry but I hate the way the text is not slanted on the sign, otherwise good meme though

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    Temmie
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    2 years ago

    Putting a random comment here so hopefully the idiot from four years ago won't be top comment

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    Brandy Grote
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    7 years ago

    Yay, where's my spindle!

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    WaffleFryLife
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    7 years ago

    *clapclapclapclapclap*

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    Logan Freeman
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    7 years ago

    @Christina Uhilr Ask and ye shall receive. 92989-8936...7550df.jpg 92989-89360-5d351b87550df.jpg

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    PyroKitty
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    6 years ago

    Yup, screw PETA.

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    The Chopstick
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Cristina Uhlir.... excuse my language but GO F**K SOME BITCHES YOU C**K SUCKIN’ C**T

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