Umm, Did They Think She Wouldn't Notice?

It seems that PETA is more than willing to consistently burn through any goodwill they may earn. This time the alleged bad behavior has gone all the way to the top - PETA's anti-fur campaign included Michelle Obama, without her consent. She's the first-freakin'-lady of the United States! Did the animal rights organization think no one would notice if they used Michelle's image without her permission? Details, via Gone Hollywood:

[The White House didn't take too kindly to the ad, which was released today shows Carrie Underwood, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Tyra Banks along with the slogan "Fur-Free and Fabulous!" Semonti Stephens, a spokeswoman for the First Lady said "we did not consent." She then went on to say that "Mrs. Obama does not wear fur."

PETA are now using this to their advantage and saying "the fact is that Michelle Obama has issued a statement indicating that she doesn't wear fur, and the world should know that in PETA's eyes, that makes her pretty fabulous."]

Of course this is the group that infamously urged Ben&Jerry's to use breast milk instead of cow milk in their ice cream - so, you know credibility isn't exactly their bag. It really is a shame because the impetus of the cause is a good one. Unfortunately today brings another swarm of negative, albeit free, publicity.

[Photo Credit: Obviously First Lady Obama did not consent to be in this ad. I wonder which of the other celebs in this lineup also were surprised to see their image released today?]