Are they serious?
PETA has protested the cooking of animals in Cooking Mama World Kitchen for the Wii. Apparently the wholesale slaughter of humans, aliens, zombies, and other two-legged critters in shooters is acceptable, but whipping up some virtual ginger pork is morally bankrupt. To Majesco’s credit, they’ve decided to roll with it. Here’s their official response:
Mama wants people to know that World Kitchen includes 51 recipes from around the world, ranging from vegetarian fare like miso soup and rice cakes to international delicacies like ginger pork and octopus dumplings.
“I would never put rat in my Ratatouille,” said a feisty Mama while beating some eggs. “Like any accomplished cook, I create my recipes to appeal to a broad range of tastes and preferences. My only goal is to ensure you leave the table well fed.”
Cooking Mama World Kitchen includes more than 25 vegetarian-friendly recipes including delicious breakfast, dinner, dessert and snack options. And, while Mama is not a vegetarian, she fully supports the humane treatment of animals, particularly for her canine protégé Max who makes his doggie debut in World Kitchen.
Hey PETA, now that you’ve put Cooking Mama in her place, what about all those virtual boars, cows, and wolves in World of Warcraft being killed just for their hides???
