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In reply to the discussion: Once again PETA shows they have the same IQ as all of Free Republic... [View all]Bradical79
(4,490 posts)1. People in general (at least here in the U.S.) perceive dogs as much smarter and more emotional than turkeys. When they think of a dog, they see an animal with more human like feelings. Of course that's not true of everyone, as we have dog fighting and things like that. In general though, dogs are easier to anthropomorphize.
Meanwhile, people think of turkeys as some of the dumbest creatures in the world and little more than a walking food source. Ever heard the myth of turkeys drowning in rainstorms? Though to be fair, if we released the turkeys we have bred for food, they probably would just end up as lunch for another critter.
2. Turkeys are delicious and better sources of meat. If dogs tasted like turkeys and provided as much meat, we probably would have some sort of dog raised exclusively as a food source.
Anyway, I see what PETA is trying here, but it really is a terrible ad, in my opinion, that will probably do nothing to help their cause. If anything, comparing dogs to turkeys around thanksgiving with a shallow ad will just re-enforce whatever negative impression people have of them.