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PETA has extended an olive branch to Britney Spears and offered the poptart a job. Considering how much Britney’s life seems to have stabilized as of late, a regular old job could be a great thing for the girl. Unfortunately the offer only stands for a one day gig, but the pay is pretty good: $1000 to the children’s charity of her choice. Though PETA has been criticized for the extremity of its anti-animal cruelty protests, I actually have to commend them for a pretty classy move. The letter they sent Spears is both honest and kind, and without bitterness for their past “disagreements.” They also complement her on the positive changes she’s made in her life, and politely ask that she reconsider some of her previous stances on animal welfare. A few excerpts from the letter:
After seeing your excellent performance on How I Met Your Mother, PETA would like to offer you a real job as a receptionist. It could be for as little as an hour, and you would see—from the inside—why we are so concerned about issues like fur and homeless dogs and cats. As a “thank you” for your willingness to learn and help, we would donate $1,000 to a children’s charity.
…You would also tell people about the misery that foxes, chinchillas, and other animals suffer on fur farms and explain how mother animals caught in traps are so desperate to return to their young that they will often chew off a limb to escape. You will tell callers about the number of animals killed to make one fur coat and how these animals—like us—would prefer to love and enjoy life rather than be strangled, poisoned, or electrocuted. And you will never be the same again.
We might have criticized you in the past for contributing to the dog overpopulation crisis and wearing real fur, but perhaps now that your own crisis has abated, a new day calls for a new relationship, a new outlook, and a new understanding.
[From PETA’s blog]
While I doubt there’s any chance in hell Britney will be showing up to work at her local PETA office, I think the letter was pretty tasteful. Britney has made some shockingly large changes in her life in a relatively short period of time – though a lot of people attribute that to her father’s influence. Maybe PETA should have addressed the letter to Jaime Spears instead. Supposedly he’s trying to find Britney some type of television work, as he thinks having a steady 9-to-5 type job would be good for her and provide stability. If that fails, I’m pretty sure the PETA receptionists work a standard 40 hour week too. And it might not tax Britney’s acting skills quite so much.
Images from Britney’s guest role as a receptionist on “How I Met Your Mother” last week.
Written by JayBird
Posted in Animal Rights, Britney Spears, Careers, PETA
10 Responses to “PETA offers Britney Spears a receptionist job”
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I don’t know. I also think the letter is pretty patronizing. But that’s PETA.
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iheartlasagne, amen!! If people would just stop and read some of the hypocritical/cruel crap they do, they would be shocked. Here’s to the ASPCA!
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They’re definitely not my favorite organization, but I like that they took a positive, more pro-active approach than just throwing red paint on someone for once.
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PETA still can’t make me give up my leather jackets or my leather boots. Nice to see them not being too jerky for once.
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Celebs REALLY need to stop supporting these butchers. “I’d rather go naked than wear fur!” HAH! But butchering THOUSANDS of adoptable pets and throwing them into fast food dumpsters is alright? Yeah, PETA really cares about animals.
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Likewise, I think it’s a nice (famewhorey) gesture, but my god that letter wants me to get my red pen out.
When one is extending an invitation for someone who doesn’t know which end is up to do something, the tone should be more informative to the point of cajoling - basically say “you could” instead of “you will”
I’m not anti-PETA in that I think their anti-fur stance is correct. American mink is an invasive species here in Europe, causing so much devastation to local biodiversity and indeed pets. I’m sure mink serves an important role in riverine biodiversity in America, but the numbers required for coats is way and above what is sustainable and desirable in any area.
And bluntly - while there could be a practical reason for fur in the middle of Moscow in December - there’s fuck all justification for it in California or Spain.
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$1000 are you kidding me? Peta is an organization that spends millions (thats not a typo, yes I said millions) on advertisements that are not even affective because theyre so controversial, infact I think that they hurt the cause instead of helping it! I am an animal supporter & am against the butchering of ALL animals for financial gain but I strongly believe that Peta & especially Ingrid like the attention (not the good kind) over the well being of animals. I doubt Britney will take on their offer.
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Brit is actually looking more sane in these photos. Good for her.
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I’m a receptionist & I wouldn’t wish it on anyone, not even Brit
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Don’t be too easily manipulated by the PETA nuts, Jaybird. They are the epitome of evil.
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