“Dumb Sh**”- MLB Twitter Fans Riot Against PETA Effort to Change ‘Bullpen’ to ‘Arm Barn’

The 2021 MLB season is in its final chapter, with the ongoing World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. While the best-of-seven series has several stories to tell this year, PETA seem to have a rather unusual issue with the MLB.

Recently, the animal rights organization took issue with the bullpen, a designated area for relief pitchers to warm up. While they made their intentions clear, fans ridiculed the organization, taking to social media to voice their displeasure.

Fans mock PETA for their demand to change the traditional bullpen name

Since the early years of the 20th century, the term ‘bullpen’ featured regularly in the sport. Despite the name’s long-term presence in baseball, PETA requested for it to undergo change. They believe the word ‘bullpen’ reminds many of a similar area where scared bulls stay before facing death.

They suggested the area to bear the name of ‘arm barn’ since it sounds more friendly towards animals. In a statement, PETA’s Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman said, “Words matter, and baseball ‘bullpens’ devalue talented players and mock the misery of sensitive animals.

“PETA encourages Major League Baseball coaches, announcers, players, and fans to changeup their language and embrace the ‘arm barn’ instead.”

PETA wants baseball to change “bullpen” to “arm barn”

Here’s their press release explaining why: pic.twitter.com/Q9wsCTzO2q

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) October 28, 2021

This thought from the animal rights organization left fans outraged, with many of them taking to Twitter. While some portrayed their reactions creatively, others shared blunt words to make their opinions clear.

When peta starts their own baseball league in competition with the MLB they can make anything they want. Until then they can get bent

— KC HS Baseball (@KCHSBall) October 29, 2021

PETA trying to change the bullpen to arm barn because it offends cows. I shit u not

— Darryl Shepherd (@dshepherdd) October 29, 2021

In a world with many serious and very real problems, you can always trust peta to put energy into pedantic virtue signaling. https://t.co/77FdZlgEGC

— T. Kothe (@tkothe_nfl) October 29, 2021

Trash. Just like the entire organization. It’s cute that peta thinks they’ll ever change anything like that.

— JD (@JavySoliz) October 29, 2021

I would like to thank PETA, for bringing us all together in our disdain for PETA #ArmBarn

— Cam Taylor (@cam_taylor97) October 29, 2021

Oh geez. Now PETA wants to change the name of the bullpen into “arm barn.”

For fuck’s sake.

— Alabama Democrat ᵇˡᵐ (@YourDadLikedIt) October 29, 2021

PETA always piping up with some dumb shit. https://t.co/QoNbpPJBnR

— Cici (@canterbury_cici) October 29, 2021

Really PETA want @MLB to change the name bullpen to arm barn.. wtf!! PETA what the hell?! This is totally bull!!! #stopthenonsense#mlb

— AMOS (@justbeingamos) October 29, 2021

Me, every time I read that PETA wants us all to stop using a common expression. pic.twitter.com/S4scX7Z34R

— Arun_V1.0 (@PostModernHippy) October 29, 2021

PETA hid my reply LMAO pic.twitter.com/76qsEV4OWu

— Mexican Rug Dealer (@DealinRugs) October 28, 2021

lmao shut up peta pic.twitter.com/eLYlmRKsik

— ashley (@ashleydouble06) October 29, 2021

MLB fans: Let’s focus on renaming the Cleveland and Atlanta baseball teams and getting minor leaguers paid!

PETA: Bullpen is kind of icky you guys, what about arm barn? pic.twitter.com/qGtQj9BdQo

— Michael Bradburn (@MWBII) October 28, 2021

say what you want about PETA, but whoever came up with Arm Barn deserves a Pulitzer Prize https://t.co/gsnlhu2pqk

— Joon Lee 이준엽 (@joonlee) October 28, 2021

Game 3 of the World Series to take place later today

While the debate around the bullpen rages on, the World Series heads to Atlanta. Following two games with differing fortunes in Houston, the next three games will take place in Truist Park.

Oct 26, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) is relieved by manager Dusty Baker (12) in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves in game one of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Game 3 later today presents an opportunity for both teams to take a crucial 2-1 lead in the series. Although the Braves looked strong in Game 1, the Astros responded just as well, if not better in Game 2. Both teams have strong rosters, with Game 3 most likely to put that on display.

Will the Braves cash in on home advantage to move a step closer towards ending a 26-year drought? Or will the Astros write their names in the record books this year?

READ MORE: MLB Viewership Sees Huge Spike During Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros World Series Showdown

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