Animal crackers' animals "freed" as boxes get new ... - Page 6

Tyak · ‎01-26-2013

@Caligurll wrote:
Humans have hunted many species to extinction and near-extinction, and now to correct that we put them in cages to "save" them. Doesn't say a whole lot for the human species.

I find it sad and disturbing to see people making jokes about it on this thread.

I'm the 'some people' you're referring to and let me say something. Honest to pete, any adult getting all bent out of shape over pictures of animals on a box of crackers needs a reality check. Big time.

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@beckyb1012 wrote:
I went about a year ago looking for them to give a box to my Granddaughter since I lived on the things and had a "new purse" to boot. I could only find them in cases of like a dozen or so in the cookie aisle. No individual boxes I have yet to locate. Still have not bought her any yet. Maybe now that they are free to roam they can do it one box at a time. Boy I loved that little purse growing up.

I bought a box at my local supermarket just a few days ago. I was having a visitor who loved them as a child, so I added it to his welcome basket. :-)

They're readily available in my area. They also come in bags. I didn't realize they were hard to find elsewhere. I always loved that little purse too.

Caligurll · ‎07-20-2014

@Tyak wrote:
@Caligurll wrote:
Humans have hunted many species to extinction and near-extinction, and now to correct that we put them in cages to "save" them. Doesn't say a whole lot for the human species.

I find it sad and disturbing to see people making jokes about it on this thread.

I'm the 'some people' you're referring to and let me say something. Honest to pete, any adult getting all bent out of shape over pictures of animals on a box of crackers needs a reality check. Big time.

It's about much more than a picture on a box. This might seem like a small event to you, but some of us see it as a small but positive change in the portrayal of animals, and a step in the right direction of ALL animals being treated humanely (not just dogs and cats, but the ones people want to eat and wear).

physicsnut · ‎08-26-2013

@Tyak- you get my vote for BEST POST!

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
I like the new box. I think it has a more attractive look!

I do too. And people are talking about it, which is a good thing. It helps to raise awareness. Nothing wrong with it at all, and progress in the right direction!

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

The new box is fine, but the old one has a classic, vintage look. Guess I'll have to buy one or two of the old ones before they're gone, just for old time's sake.

I'm okay with PETA but I wonder sometimes if they have too much time or money on their hands. There's a town in Delaware called Slaughter Beach. No one knows how it got its name; one thought is that an early resident was named Slaughter. Nevertheless, PETA approached the town this Spring, suggesting it change its name to something less offensive and offering to pay for new signage.

Spurt · ‎03-20-2010

@Cakers3 wrote:
@dex wrote:
Wow I am an animal lover but I was never offended by cracker packaging....never even noticed actually.Put resources to work and stop animal cruelty in reality.I am offended by real life animals being caged and mistreated,used in product testing and in anyway harmed by humans.
@dex And stuck in zoos.

@Cakers3

With hunters and poachers even invading wildlife preserves, and wars going on in many of the countries where the animals live, and destruction of natural habitats, zoos are the only way some of the species can survive without harm. Zoos are modernized and animals arent kept in small cages anymore ............

I agree with you about product testing that needs to stop.... That issue would have been something more important to pursue than packaging of crackers....

Animals are reliable, full of love, true in their affections, grateful. Difficult standards for people to live up to.”

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@Caligurll wrote:
@Tyak wrote:
@Caligurll wrote:
Humans have hunted many species to extinction and near-extinction, and now to correct that we put them in cages to "save" them. Doesn't say a whole lot for the human species.

I find it sad and disturbing to see people making jokes about it on this thread.

I'm the 'some people' you're referring to and let me say something. Honest to pete, any adult getting all bent out of shape over pictures of animals on a box of crackers needs a reality check. Big time.
It's about much more than a picture on a box. This might seem like a small event to you, but some of us see it as a small but positive change in the portrayal of animals, and a step in the right direction of ALL animals being treated humanely (not just dogs and cats, but the ones people want to eat and wear).

Exactly.

Many of us were used to seeing the picture of animals in cages and behind bars because that's what we were used to with real animals. We didn't question it, and we also didn't question what life was like for animals kept in zoos and trained for the circus. Now, fortunately, a lot of that has been exposed, and people do think about it and do question it, and many positive changes have been made and others are in the process of being made.

So yes, it's about more than a picture on a box. It's not all on its own going to solve the real problem, of course, and they don't say it will. But it represents something very important.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

People get worked up about insignificant stuff like a box design and kids go hungry in this country.

That's a real problem. People just want to ease history and act like it never happened, or change the world in a painting and feel good about doing something?

Feed or clothe a kid, pay to neuter a feral animal. Do something that means something and makes a difference.