I watched the tiger show and I am angry about it.

I’ll watch trashy reality TV about awful people all day, but that was an irresponsible glorifying of wildlife abuse.

Regular followers may recall that I am... not besties with certain individuals who engage in wildlife harassment of sharks and claim its for public education to inspire conservation action. Many other similarities to Joe Exotic, too.
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