PETA Just Asked the Band 'Hunters & Collectors' to Change Their Name

ashley.rae | March 3, 2017
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wrote a letter requesting the Australian rock band Hunters & Collectors change their name to “discourage people from hunting animals.”

In a letter posted on PETA’s website, director of campaigns Ashley Fruno asks, “Would you consider changing the name of your band to discourage people from hunting animals?”

“We feel sure that it was never your intention to promote the killing of intelligent, sensitive, and defenceless animals, but your name may nevertheless make hunting seem appealing to your fans,” Fruno explains.

Fruno went on to claim 300,000 Australian waterbirds “face an agonising death” during Australia’s hunting season.

Fruno offered the band a few suggestions for a “band namelift,” including “Hunters & Collectors of Antiques,” “Hunters & Collectors of Vinyl Records,” and “Hunters & Collectors of Beer Cans.”

“By agreeing to change your name, you would help raise awareness of the cruelty inherent in hunting waterbirds and give ducks a fighting chance,” the letter ends.

News.com.au mocked PETA’s request, offering alternative names for bands such as The Animals (the PETA-friendly alternative suggested is The Equally Valid Species).

The band has not yet responded to PETA’s request.

The band, which was formed in 1981, is famous for the songs “Holy Grail” and “Throw Your Arms Around Me.”

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