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Hamburg or Veggieburg

NEW YORK: Replacing hamburgers (in picture) with veggieburgers is said to be good for the heart but an animal rights group has gone a step further by urging the Hamburg town authorities to change its name to Veggieburg. In a letter to the town supervisor, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) suggested that Hamburg change its name as the word "conjures up images of dead cows". But the idea did not amuse the supervisor who said hamburgers were a delicacy in the town and "we are proud of our name and heritage". The town claims to be the birthplace of the hamburger and holds a Burgerfest every year to commemorate its gift of food to the world.

PTI

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