Is this really cruelty to Animals

[HighSchool Fan]

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Animal rights activists are disgusted by a new candy from Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT) that's shaped like critters run over by cars - complete with tire treads.

The fruity-flavored Trolli Road Kill Gummi Candy - in shapes of partly flattened snakes, chickens and squirrels - fosters cruelty toward animals, according to the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

"It sends the wrong message to children, that it's OK to harm animals. And that's the wrong message, especially from a so-called wholesome corporation like Kraft," said society spokesman Matthew Stanton.

The society is considering petition drives, boycotts and letter-writing campaigns to get the candy pulled from the market, Stanton said.

After receiving a complaint from the NJSPCA Wednesday, Kraft officials pulled an animated advertisement from Trolli's Web site that featured car headlights and animals. No other decisions on changes have been made, said Kraft spokesman Larry Baumann.

"If you look across the Gummi category we certainly have many products that are offbeat, and that's what we were doing in this case," Baumann said. "We didn't mean to offend anyone."

[89JDAWG]

nothing tastes as good as road kill

[pirate44]

i'll have a box of the squirrels, please.

[jason]

mmm chocolate covered armadillo parts....

[BullFrog Dad]

If you want to kill a snake crossing the road with your car, what must you do differently than other roadkill?

[kaorder1999]

that is some crazy stuff....

[Rabbit'93]

Too many sensitive people in this world these days. If Kraft would just stand up to them they'd probably go away.

[big daddy russ]

Originally posted by Rabbit'93
Too many sensitive people in this world these days. If Kraft would just stand up to them they'd probably go away.
They should start a "PETA and related organizations are a bunch of pee pee heads" organization.

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by BullFrog Dad
If you want to kill a snake crossing the road with your car, what must you do differently than other roadkill?

Run over it, back over it, run over it again, back over it again ..... then get out and make sure it's dead!:D

[pirate44]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
Run over it, back over it, run over it again, back over it again ..... then get out and make sure it's dead!:D
if you can park the rear wheel on its head, then pop the clutch and spin your tires. that normally will do the trick.

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by pirate44
if you can park the rear wheel on its head, then pop the clutch and spin your tires. that normally will do the trick.

LOL....I guess so! :D

[spiveyrat]

And I like my rabbits with a faint taste of Goodyear. But, I don't like those with the Firestone. They're just a little too bitter.

[Bandera YaYa]

Originally posted by BullFrog Dad
If you want to kill a snake crossing the road with your car, what must you do differently than other roadkill? Well......I won't let a snake touch my tires.....so I have to go around it or back up.....super yuck!!!!

[BHKrystal06]

cats go "THUD"

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by BHKrystal06
cats go "THUD"

So do racoons!:(

[Bandera YaYa]

Originally posted by BHKrystal06
cats go "THUD" SICKO !!!!! :mad:

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by Bandera YaYa
Well......I won't let a snake touch my tires.....so I have to go around it or back up.....super yuck!!!!

Ha ha ... sorry girls, we are going to back up and take the scenic route.;) :D

[bullfrog_alumni_02]

i just saw this on the news...again i would like to reiterate my opinions about animal rights activists. i think they are all a bunch of mindless idiots. do i believe in senseless violence on animals, no. do i believe in eating them and enjoying it, aswell as making sure something i or my family use, like a medicine, is safe. you bet your bottom dollar i do.

[AP Panther Fan]

In all seriousness, I am not an activist of any sort, but I do think Kraft is out of line in making roadkill candy. There are enough bad influences for kids today without adding one more to an already lengthy list.:)

[SintonFan]

The fruity-flavored Trolli Road Kill Gummi Candy - in shapes of partly flattened snakes, chickens and squirrels - fosters cruelty toward animals, according to the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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How can something fruity-flavored foster cruelty toward animals. Next thing you know some San Francisco based organization will complain on the flavor choice associated with road kill.:rolleyes:

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
In all seriousness, I am not an activist of any sort, but I do think Kraft is out of line in making roadkill candy. There are enough bad influences for kids today without adding one more to an already lengthy list.:)
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You mean as bad as the candy cigs we had growing up?:p

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by SintonFan
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You mean as bad as the candy cigs we had growing up?:p

That's right! Not a "good thing" as Martha would say.;)

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
That's right! Not a "good thing" as Martha would say.;)
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I bet she never had a candy cig and she's in jail.:thinking:

[BullFrog Dad]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
Run over it, back over it, run over it again, back over it again ..... then get out and make sure it's dead!:D You lock your brakes and skid over it. If you just roll over the snake it won't hurt him.

[bullfrog_alumni_02]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
That's right! Not a "good thing" as Martha would say.;) speaking of, isnt she supposed to get out soon?

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by bullfrog_alumni_02
speaking of, isnt she supposed to get out soon?

Yes, she's a short-timer like you.:D

Counting the days also I bet!:evillaugh :evillaugh

[Old Dog]

Ever notice when you straddle an armadillo in your vehicle, they jump and then dribble out the back like a basketball?

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by Old Dog
Ever notice when you straddle an armadillo in your vehicle, they jump and then dribble out the back like a basketball?

ROFL....you make is sound like so much fun, I almost hate it that I've never experienced it.:thinking: :D