Speciesism

Now that all the marshmallow peeps have hardened, chocolate candy egg wrappers carelessly deposited about, and the sickenly sweet, "Thanks, Easter Bunny" commercials have gone away until next year, it's time to talk about the overt speciesism that Easter promotes. Sure there is the religious aspect of the holiday but how many people really believe THAT...most people are more concerned about that furry little rodent fondly referred to as the "Easter Bunny" and what he/she will leave for them and/or their offspring. Who says that a BUNNY has to be the annointed species at Easter? Why not a cow or better yet, a MONKEY?!? We're cute, we're furry, and we're certainly a lot smarter than a rabbit. Not only is Easter species-biased but it's also sustenance-biased. Granted, chocolate is the nector of the Gods but why not celebrate the BANANA? Bananas come in their own package, they are durable, and most importantly, nutritious! Chocolate covered bananas are simply heavenly! But NOOOOOOOOOO, it's all about marshmallows, chocolate eggs, and berries! Even Grub is a beneficiary of Easter commercialism (I bet he is involved, somehow, in the promotion of chocolate covered berries).

Indeed, there is a conspiracy out there. I intend to reach the bottom of it and change the way in which we think of Easter. I will fight anti-monkey speciesim the best way I know how----get out your galoshes. That's all I have to say (oh, and maybe an umbrella) about that.

Life is like a box of chocolates but you always know what you are going to get--- a vile cherry filled chewy gooey chocolate bite. I hear my abogado calling me. Gotta go; his retainer is expensive and there is a definite banana shortage.