November 12, 2004
Ron Jeremy poses for PETA
VAN NUYS--Legendary male performer and Metro contract star Ron
Jeremy has become the newest spokesperson for PETA (People for the
Ethical Treatment of Animals).
Jeremy's first project for PETA was being photographed nude in bed
while holding a 91/2 inch ruler, a clear reference to Jeremy's penis size.
Jeremy was photographed by Robert Sebree and will appear in PETA's
national campaign ad titled, "Too Much Sex Can Be A Bad Thing," which
humorously promotes the spaying and neutering of animals.
Kristin Herman, Special Projects Coordinator for PETA said the irony of
using a male pornstar to appear in the new campaign would grab
people's attention toward the cause.
"When we first came up with the tag line 'Too Much Sex Can Be a Bad
Thing' Ron was the first person who came to all of our minds," Herman
said. "Even if I was the only one to admit it! Ron is a big softie."
Jeremy is passionate about devoting time to the cause.
"It's a necessary organization," Jeremy said. "People complain about the
pound killing the animals that aren't claimed but yet do nothing to spay
or neuter their animals."
Jeremy joins PETA's other celebrity spokespeople such as Carrie Otis,
Traci Bingham, Elizabeth Berkley, Pamela Anderson and Anna Nicole
Smith.
"I love following in the footsteps of Pamela Anderson and my friend Traci
Bingham," Jeremy said.
Jeremy became friends with Bingham after both appeared on the
Surreal Life 2 on WB.
In addition to Jeremy appearing in the next PETA ad campaign, his pet
tortoise Cherry is currently being considered for a future modeling spot
in PETA's upcoming calendar.