PETA scolds Rain for wearing fur

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Did Rain ever give you the impression of being a “caveman?” Rain is many things, such as a dancing machine, Justin Timberlake wannabe, a shrimp eyed actor, a misinformed businessman, Pinky, a diaper lover, an amateur magician etc etc, but not a caveman. But PETA ( People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Asia Pacific) thinks so, which was explicitly stated in their open letter.

You have said that you want to show American women ‘how sweet and loving Asian men are’. Correct us if we’re wrong, but wearing fur is anything but ’sweet’ and there is no ‘loving’ way to rip the skin off a still-twitching animal. And although you have likened yourself to ‘SexyBack’ singer Justin Timberlake, you are anything but sexy for wearing the fur of tortured animals on your back.

I guess celebs are prone to criticisms if they wear any kind of fur, but the real question is will Rain ditch his fur after PETA’s criticisms? Does he care or is PETA over-reacting?

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116 Responses to “PETA scolds Rain for wearing fur”


  1. 1 Douachi XIong November 27, 2007 at 6:35 am

    i dont get it. there are so many people who wears fur but he gets yell at for it, even though i am against you animal killer

  2. 2 Shari November 27, 2007 at 9:55 am

    I know that PETA can go “crazy” sometimes, but if you watched what they do to these poor animals, you would understand why they feel so strongly about it. I watched the video clip before on raccoon dogs (http://youtube.com/watch?v=lpZY9aB1Z5E) and it’s really horrifying how these animals die. I showed many people that video clip, and they all got sick to their stomach; doesn’t matter whether you are an animal lover or not. In the past, I heard about PETA bashing celebs for wearing fur, but back then, I’ve always thought they kill the animal first before skinning it. If that is the case, then I can understand. However, it is NOT! These animals go through it …the horrific pain ALIVE!


    What is it that should trace the insuperable line? …The question is not, Can they reason? nor Can they talk? but, Can they suffer? -Jeremy Bentham

  3. 3 soju November 27, 2007 at 10:04 am

    of course PETA would seek out the most well-known people they can find. if they only chastised the average joe, they wouldn’t get much attention from the public, and therefore, the message would be slow to catch on with the mainstream. to bring the most attention to your cause, you have to go for the biggest attention-getters you can find. that’s not an exclusive thing to PETA … a lot of other organizations do the same thing. now for drizzle … yeah, quit wearing the furs and leather. it’s disgusting that he thinks so little of a soul that he would condone the deaths of animals just to wear their skins. just one more mark against him in my book. and it’s all adding up real quick.

  4. 4 aquarious November 27, 2007 at 10:09 am

    Shanny, thanks for your answer.^^

    That’s what I’m thinking about too. I did think he got some recognition to be noticed by PETA.
    He might be a little or somewhat famous there.
    —————————
    Popseoul… please stop too much bashing Rain.
    On other websites, people are confused with your mean comments on Rain “such as shrimp-eyed actor” with the harsh statement from PETA.
    They’re so mad at those words from PETA and you.
    But next time, please mention and be responsible for what you write.
    It’s true that shrimp-eyed actor comment is offensive and considered racist to many people now(most people think PETA said it). I think you’re responsible for it.

    Also personal attack from PETA is considered too harsh and immature in many people opinions.

  5. 5 Nicki-jo November 30, 2007 at 2:46 am

    hey Rain fans, theres a new fan forum just opened dedicated to the man himself…its got loads of stuff just needs members!! lol

    forum.scarletwebcreations.com

    come and see us!!!

  6. 6 Lata December 3, 2007 at 3:46 pm

    Ok Rain looks Helluba cute there will at and the chest hair
    and PETA is Stupid Rain can wear what he pleases just like we do every day

  7. 7 yo ho ! yo ho! December 7, 2007 at 1:16 am

    is the fur he’s wearing his chest hair?!! o_0 no wonder…lol

  8. 8 Nadia December 19, 2007 at 4:36 am

    if its Calvin Klein he’s wearing then i doubt that its real fur because i see alot of Calvin Klein jackets and its def fake. Plus, real fur is really expensive and calvin kleins jackets are like only $100 to $200 each. That’s pretty cheap to be real fur isn’t it?

  9. 9 Nadia December 19, 2007 at 4:38 am

    P.S. I love this picture of Rain…he’s so hot…and I def am diggin’ the chest hair! It looks good on him!

  10. 10 Kjungs January 24, 2008 at 1:03 pm

    i like rain more than timberlake, and so what if he has a few chest hairs. and i really don’t like peta. they’re annoying.

  11. 11 Hottieofindonesia January 26, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    Well, Activists are pretty passionate
    And I dig out what PETA is doing
    they wouldn’t be credible if they’d leave out the popular.
    Hhhmmm.. in my own op, i think that any celebrity or media personnel shouldn’t wear anything fur, faux or not,
    this is like promoting the slaughtering of animals for something
    If they ever want to show some animal love, they better follow Paris Hilton….you know the dog doo…hehehe

  12. 12 Stela >. October 31, 2008 at 3:18 pm

    Hwa…..
    RAIN >.<
    He was born to be a star, so I’m not doubt he can to up… up… and up again till the top!
    He’s an etertainment, beauty of everything that we can not explain,how much he have…
    Hehehehe…
    Love you 4eva..


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