'BROKEBACK ABUSED SHEEP'

NY Post ^ | March 2, 2006 | CYNTHIA R. FAGEN

[Pharmboy]

March 2, 2006 -- The makers of the gay cowboy flick "Brokeback Mountain" were too rough on sheep, an animal-rights group charged yesterday. In a letter to director Ang Lee, The Humane Society also complained about the way the horses and elk were treated.

"The excessively rough handling of the sheep and horses leaves viewers questioning whether anyone was looking out for the safety of those animals," the letter said.

"And many also wonder how the filmmakers got the elk to lose its footing and crumple to the ground 'on cue' after being shot."

A spokesman for the producer of the Best Picture-nominated movie, Focus Features, had no immediate comment.

[Pharmboy]

OK--get the popcorn. A perfect thread for a snowy day in the NE.

[dirtboy]

'BROKEBACK ABUSED SHEEP'

That's the al Qaeda version of the movie.

[Past Your Eyes]

I'm in the NE and I don't see any snow.

[KoRn]

Makers of movies shouldn't be hard on the animals they are working with. I'm sure it's a stressful event for them just making the movie.

[dollar_dog]

What are they, gay?

[caver]

This begs a good joke or two or a hundred.

[Old Sarge]

Didn't they overhear the crew constantly talking about, "I'm gonna pound that ass"?

[IrishMike]

"Brokeback Mountain" were too rough on sheep"

I'll bet'Pookie18' is already @ work for tomorrow.

[headsonpikes]

They may have been tough on the sheep, but at least no beavers were injured in the making of the film.

[F-117A]

What I want to know is... was a rape kit run?

[SusaninOhio]

It is a filthy, disgusting movies and it deserves an oscar.

??????

[HEY4QDEMS]

'BROKEBACK ABUSED SHEEP'

Looks like it's gonna be an easy day for Leno's and Letterman's writers.

[johnny7]

Sometimes they have to be... pushed through the fence.

[Red Badger]

Al-Queda version? That would be the Al-Queerda version, starring Bin Laden and his Wonder Goat..............

[PJ-Comix]

Did they abuse sheep by not wearing a condom?

[neodad]

Another funny sheep thread from a while back:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1439145/posts?page=20

[sgtbono2002]

I guess they make this charge because of the large amounts of boots found around the scenes where the sheep were.That and damage to the film workers shins.

[Pharmboy]

[RightOnline]

Nope............not gonna touch it..........nope

[G-Bear]

I saw the headline, and thought this was from Scrappleface....

[Pharmboy]

Here's a pic I found on that thread...

At least that sheep is purty...LOL!

[Mr. Brightside]

Gay cowboys... and sheep?

Ugh! Spare us the details.

... Not that there's anything wrong with that...

[Gefreiter]

Hasn't reached here yet. Coupla hours. Looks like a dusting.

And not a sheep in sight, either.

[RichInOC]

'BROKEBACK ABUSED SHEEP'

Not what I heard.

[Pharmboy]

Well, here in northern Morris County, NJ, we'll prolly get 6"-8". She's coming down pretty good now...

[isom35]

rectum? nearly killed 'em!

[Hatteras]

I swear, I was just helping them over the fence!

[Pharmboy]

Interesting to note that I went to The Humane Society's web site and could not find the letter. But I did find this:

Young Filmmakers Can Shine a Spotlight on Animal Welfare in the 'Film Your Issue' Competition

For filmmakers, the period between January to March is known as "awards season," when actors, directors, and even make-up artists compete for Golden Globes and Oscars. This year, "awards season" is not limited to major blockbuster films; in fact, "little" movies with a message are contending for the big prizes this season. Think Brokeback Mountain and Good Night, and Good Luck, which were made with comparatively small budgets by Hollywood standards.

[Pharmboy]

Now THAT'S funny...

[EricT.]

"And many also wonder how the filmmakers got the elk to lose its footing and crumple to the ground 'on cue' after being shot."

MMMMMMMMM....Elk burgers.....gurglegurgledroool.....

[Gefreiter]

We're expecting up to 6" in W. MA but that's over the whole day. The sky now is an unbroken slab of cold slate.

[wolfcreek]

What would the politically correct term be, sheepherders or shepherds? My Wife says it sounds too biblical to call them shepherds.

[Pharmboy]

I think sheepherders IS the more modern term. And if this film had been more biblical, it would have ended with those guys being stoned...and I'm not talking wacky weed.

[texgal]

It was 98 degrees in NORTH Texas yesterday! No snow here.

[sportutegrl]

Tell that to my son's school. Every school district in the Delaware Valley is closed and no precipitation at all here, just overcast. Even my dentist called me to cancel.

[nuke rocketeer]

I guess that they were baaad boys. Montana, where men are men and sheep are nervous! Actually, I think this article was just trying to get their goat.

[ErnBatavia]

We need to ping the "Sheep abuse" expert!

[jocon307]

"I...and thought this was from Scrappleface.... "

The left is beyond parody now.

[CPOSharky]

"And many also wonder how the filmmakers got the elk to lose its footing and crumple to the ground 'on cue' after being shot."

Maybe they actually shot the elk?

Working backwards, tranked the elk, added shot at the right time. "Cued" the shot (sound FX) to the elk's movement.

[.cnI redruM]

>>>>>The makers of the gay cowboy flick "Brokeback Mountain" were too rough on sheep,

Wow, and I figured Jake Guyenhall could pleasure himself with the rear of a chihuahua and not have any adverse effects on the dog.

[EQAndyBuzz]

"This begs a good joke or two or a hundred."

Apparently three sheep decided to jump off the cliff rather than back up.

[dynachrome]

"Honest, officer, I was just helpin' that sheep over the fence."

(actual excuse used by pervert at 3 a.m. at some guys farm. Sorry, no link, nor do I wish to remember where I read it!)

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

And to think the stunt doubles for the sheep were only $11.00 plus S&H (local tax rates apply, void where prohibited hopefully everywhere)

[skimask]

[VRWCmember]

The makers of the gay cowboy flick "Brokeback Mountain" were too rough on sheep,

They should have used K-Y jelly.

[tioga]

I am in upstate NY and there's several inches of snow on the ground already. We are expecting six inches. :^)

[Dick Vomer]

life is just too damn funny.... you can't even make stuff like this up...hahahahaha

[NaughtiusMaximus]

Singing: "Aaaaand I only have eyes . . . foooor ewe"

[Utah Binger]

Kept waiting and didn't see it. Therefore a pair of these are required for sheep abuse.

[Uncle Miltie]

"The makers of the gay cowboy flick "Brokeback Mountain" were too rough on sheep"

Winner of the Opening Line award.