History: The Pretender’s Chrissie Hynde Arrested For Slashing Leather Goods [VIDEO]

It was March 10^th of 2000 - Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders and two other people were arrested in New York City after slashing leather goods at a Gap store as part of a protest organized by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Some think PETA stands for People Eating Tasty Animals, and this might help convince you. The co-founder of PETA wants her body treated like an animal’s on her death, including leather and burgers… and , you have to see this video for the rest.