July 16th 2008
Matthew McConaughey Makes It A Sad Day for PETA Ladies Everywhere
Filed under: animals, green and famous — alli @ 10:22 am
Matthew McConaughey has taken a gig promoting beef for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). When I first heard about the radio spot, I considered it a non-story. After all, McConaughey has garnered much attention for attributes not easily captured in a radio spot. I even wondered why the NCBA had wasted its money. But then I listened to the spot [Warning: what you are about to hear may be damaging if you are attempting a meatless diet].
Thank god they have the annoying little beef music at the end to pull you out of that BBQ trance he puts you in. My favorite line? “A neighbor is just a friend you haven’t fed yet.”
Despite the fact that you never actually see the buff spokesman, the NCBA is hoping you think of that well-chiseled physique. A spokeswoman for the organization said:
We are certain once consumers hear it, they will recognize the new voice for its endearing quality and it will reinforce their passion for beef and the protein body benefits it provides.
Right–I am quite certain Hollywood gets its figure from three-a-day steak meals.
Farkel: “Jeanruss and others,...
I AM BOYCOTTING ALL HIS MOVIES. NO MORE OF MY BUCKS GOING TO SUPPORT A SICK, ARROGANT DESENSITIZED KILER LIKE MATHEW. THAT IS IT I AM DONE… THAT IS ALL I NEED TO SAY.
ENJOY THE CANCER AND HEART DISEASE SUCKER
Wow, Rain Ra….nasty, angry, and mean just does not jive with being a veg. Lift your karma.
[...] Ecorazzi recently revealed that Hollywood frat-boy turned cowboy, Matthew McConaughey, will be using his sensual man powers to get you all horny for dead cows. The National Cattlemans’ Beef Association (NBCA) payed out some big bucks to lasso McConaughey into the gig. I listened to the spot and got so grossed out that I almost ralphed on my keyboard. Hey Matthew, can you pass the torture, disease, and ecological devastation…? Matthew is certainly not a Discerning Brute. [...]
[...] Back in July, Matthew McConaughey took a gig promoting beef for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). “We are certain once consumers hear it,” said a spokeswoman, “they will recognize the new voice for its endearing quality and it will reinforce their passion for beef and the protein body benefits it provides.” [...]