Kid Rock and PETA: Not Buddies

Kid Rock is known for speaking his mind. He's a northern redneck who embraced southern hickdom to great effect, pioneering an undeniably catchy brand of Skynyrd-style pseudo hip-hop. Basically he does what he wants, and doesn't care what you think.

In an interview with Britain's Mail On Sunday, the real life Bob Ritchie went down a list of 'things' he likes, a list that included the American flag (he's a patriotic guy), golf (it's relaxing), Rolex watches (catnip to the newly rich dating back to Eddie Van Halen) and Vans trainers (classic footwear).

Rock also discusses his dislikes. One item is working out; he can't stand the gym. He'll happily play basketball, but using gym equipment? For the birds. Also, he never wears makeup. Why do it, he asks? It simply covers up your true self. Point, Rock.

Oh and he wants to 'go to war' with PETA.

That's right, Kid Rock is starting sh*t with noted animal rights group People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals. Rock is a known hunter and enthusiastic fur-wearer. He even counts his love of fur as a contributing factor to the collapse of his marriage to PETA activist Pamela Anderson. Here's what Rock had to say:

My biggest extravagance is fur coats – I’ve got every kind of animal in my wardrobe. I’m just willing the animal rights protesters to chuck some red paint on me. I understand people’s problems with it but to throw paint on someone is just wrong. They only do it to little Hollywood actresses who can’t defend themselves.

It's a call to arms! Or, more accurately, it's a baiting... Come and get me, says Kid. He's wrong about PETA's targets, though. They're not ALL young women. They once went after Vogue editor (and Devil Wears Prada inspiration) Anna Wintour. She's not young.