Fish is not seafood, says Morrissey
MORRISSEY has criticised Sir David Attenborough for using the terms “seafood” and “wildlife”.
In 2006, the Manchesterborn musician, singer with The Smiths, was named Britain’s second greatest living cultural icon by The Culture Show on BBC Two, behind the veteran naturalist.
However, speaking to The Sunday Times Magazine, Morrissey, a vegan and animal activist, said of the accolade: “It was beautiful but I don’t know about Attenborough’s regard for animals.
“He often uses terms like ‘seafood’ and there’s no such thing. It’s sea life, and he talks about ‘wildlife’ and it’s free life. Animals are not wild simply because we pathetic humans haven’t shoved them in a cage, so his terminology is often up the pole.”
Last month, Sir David told Radio Times that he had given up meat. However, he added that this was not for ideological reasons and confirmed he still eats fish.
Morrissey, 58, also revealed that he had never voted in an election and described himself as “non-political” – despite often commenting on political matters and having describing Brexit as “magnificent”.
He added: “I’m non-political. I always have been. I’ve never voted in my life. I don’t see a party that speaks to me and I haven’t ever.”
Morrissey said he did not think Brexit would ever happen, “because Westminster don’t want it” and that “they’re just finding a way not to make it Brexit”.