Well, did they kill it cleanly and mostly quickly? If so, welcome to the world of eating meat.

If they tortured the thing needlessly, then there would be a case.

So like the RSPCA could go after the whole country of Greece?

baka-san: What if they caught a fish?

don't be silly. fish aren't animals

That little blond Natalie just did the same thing on "Survivor" a few weeks ago.
"Oh mah Gawd, I jest keelled a rat'chall!"
Will she be facing charges too?

itazurakko: Well, did they kill it cleanly and mostly quickly? If so, welcome to the world of eating meat.

If they tortured the thing needlessly, then there would be a case.

This.

Here's a better article. They broke the law, the end.

It's a farking RAT! It's not even indigenous to Australia. It's a vermin animal and in any place that still has a couple neurons to rub together, they are hunted or exterminated at every possible opportunity.

Yes, that includes jack rabbits.

/They blow up nicely when hit with a 5.56mm
//or a .45 ACP
///or a 12 gauge.

Even if they broke the law, that's a stupid law.

Subby failed to mention that they raped the rat first.

charged with animal cruelty for cooking and eating a rat


"Just don't ask where the meat comes from."

"What's that supposed to mean, Huxley?"

"Do you see any cows around here, Detective?"

Wow. Just wow. This is the first time I've thought we need an 'Absolutely farking asinine' tag.

Fluorescent Testicle: Here's a better article. They broke a stupid law, the end.

Fluorescent Testicle: Here's a better article. They broke the law, the end.

Killing an animal and eating it is not de jure or de facto cruelty.

New South Wales Police said there were no plans to bring charges against the ITV show's producers.

Wouldn't they be the ones responsible for the paperwork?

Fluorescent Testicle: Here's a better article. They broke the law, the end.

(a) innocent until proven guilty
(b) while the filming of the show may be "for entertainment purposes" the killing and eating of the rat was for food purposes

So, unless it was scripted or set-up, then I do not believe it falls under the law. IMO (IANAL), the show would be in violation of the law if the scene was rigged (scripted) or if the killed the rat and fed it to the contestants.

An underfed person living in the wild, even on a reality show, should be allowed to hunt for food.

I only wish it were more serious. Something that would get that piece of sh*t show off the air would be nice. Couldn't they have cooked and eaten a member of the production team?

Farking crap, animals are killed everyday to be cooked and eated by humans! Then they pick on a case about killing a rat to eat it? Bullcrap!

They better concentrate more on human cruelty because that's where the REAL problem and terror's at.

This is quite possibly the dumbest thing I've ever read on Fark. EVAR.

It's a farking rat, people. Can Brits and Aussies not kill a rat in their kitchen either?

It's a good thing the RSCPA never watched an episode of "The Colony" on the discovery channel.

nice job libs

If the rat was dispatched humanely, why would that be illegal? Don't they have hunting shows in the UK? Americans see the same thing done to more traditional game animals all the time.

tripperday: If the rat was dispatched humanely, why would that be illegal? Don't they have hunting shows in the UK? Americans see the same thing done to more traditional game animals all the time.

They're not Americans. You're talking about a country terrified by knives. Y'know, the most useful hand tool invented? Been around since the Stone Age?

i am so glad they are that far down under, and i hope they stay there.

CaesarSneezy: This is quite possibly the dumbest thing I've ever read on Fark. EVAR.

It's a farking rat, people. Can Brits and Aussies not kill a rat in their kitchen either?

The law they broke was related to killing an animal for a performance, so I presume rats can be killed in an Australian kitchen as long as it's not filmed for broadcast on a light entertainment show without special permission.

tripperday: If the rat was dispatched humanely, why would that be illegal?

See above comment.

Don't they have hunting shows in the UK?

It was in Australia.

Is it ok if they just kill it? I have had rat/ mice traps when I lived in Hawaii and we have some at out hunting cabin. I want to make sure thats its only "cruel" if it is also eaten.

I bet they over cooked it...thats cruel.

BrotherMalcolm:
I bet they over cooked it...thats cruel.

Bet not. One is a chef.

Does this mean everyone in Australia could be arrested for killing the rats in their houses with rat traps? Does this also mean the meat packing industry down there could be charged with animal cruelty for killing all the animals that supply their meat?

None of this makes any sense, I'm pretty sure this is some type of joke.

relcec: nice job libs

The stupid is strong with this one.

Killer Refresh Rate: Does this mean everyone in Australia could be arrested for killing the rats in their houses with rat traps?

No.

Does this also mean the meat packing industry down there could be charged with animal cruelty for killing all the animals that supply their meat?

Again, no.

None of this makes any sense, I'm pretty sure this is some type of joke.

Clearly there is a law in the Australian books about killing animals for a performance. I'd imagine most western nations have similar laws (probably more intended to stop bull fights, dog fights etc). The Australian RSPCA has taken the law to its literal limit in this case, it will most likely get thrown out of court as soon as it gets there.

TAOCHOW: but if Prince Charles and others from the Royal Family want to go fox hunting that's okay right?

Nope. I also don't know if they even have foxes in Australia.

Killer Refresh Rate: Does this mean everyone in Australia could be arrested for killing the rats in their houses with rat traps? Does this also mean the meat packing industry down there could be charged with animal cruelty for killing all the animals that supply their meat?

Not unless they broadcast it as light (i.e. mindless) entertainment. Still, it's a farking rat, who gives a shiat? other than the owner, since it apparently was tame. That would explain how they caught it so easily.

Incidentally, fark PETA. People that actually like animals should stay the fark away from that rabid pack of imbeciles.

TAOCHOW: but if Prince Charles and others from the Royal Family want to go fox hunting that's okay right?

No, foxhunting has been banned in the UK. Nice try though.

The RSPCA is the Australian version of PETA except they have some law enforcement powers. They are usually doing a good job, except occasionally they fark up like this. Harden the fark up RSPCA!

Shatner's Bassoon: I only wish it were more serious. Something that would get that piece of sh*t show off the air would be nice. Couldn't they have cooked and eaten a member of the production team?

"stalking the wild dolly grip" In tonight's episode, the contestants will attempt to kill and eat Nigel, the 25 stone dolly grip. This poses a number of hazards. The team has elected to try for a kill at pub, using the tricky and seldom used "loo lasso" which will catch Nigel round the neck whilst he's in bog. The difficulty here is that Nigel has no neck and a chest length beard, but he will be four sheets to the wind. The plan is to grill him for about 6 hours in a slow oven with a nice mustard and citrus glaze.

baka-san: What if they caught a fish sea kitten?

Tasty sea kittens

Englebert Slaptyback: charged with animal cruelty for cooking and eating a rat


"Just don't ask where the meat comes from."

"What's that supposed to mean, Huxley?"

"Do you see any cows around here, Detective?"

Enhance your calm Englebert Slaptyback

There's a rat in mi kitchen.

/ what am I gonna do?
// I'm gonna fix that rat.

CaesarSneezy: It's a farking rat, people. Can Brits and Aussies not kill a rat in their kitchen either?

Not without prior written approval from several govt offices, in triplicate, and it must be done humanely...i.e. the animal in question must not suffer.
Suffering defined as 'must not be subject to pain in any way, nor any mental torment'.

Further, the killing of a living being by laymen may only be done as an absolute last resort, to prevent actual starvation.
At any other time, it must come from the supermarket, neatly wrapped in plastic. Once a month, you are allowed a sea kitten wrapped in sterilized newspaper.

Shatner's Bassoon: Killer Refresh Rate: Does this mean everyone in Australia could be arrested for killing the rats in their houses with rat traps?

No.

Does this also mean the meat packing industry down there could be charged with animal cruelty for killing all the animals that supply their meat?

Again, no.

None of this makes any sense, I'm pretty sure this is some type of joke.

Clearly there is a law in the Australian books about killing animals for a performance. I'd imagine most western nations have similar laws (probably more intended to stop bull fights, dog fights etc). The Australian RSPCA has taken the law to its literal limit in this case, it will most likely get thrown out of court as soon as it gets there.

That makes sense, but I've seen Les Stroud and Bear Grylls kill and eat animals on their television shows. Different countries, different laws?