Outrageous TV prankster Steve-O might be a real Jackass, but he's also the first to stand up for jackasses -- and dogs, cats or any other animal.
Steve-O -- best known for pulling wacky stunts on MTV's Jackass with his buddies Johnny Knoxville and Bam Margera -- was honored for his continued dedication to animal rights this past weekend by PETA, the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Back in 2009, the comedian embarked on a strict vegan diet and began publicly declaring his strong stance against animal cruelty around the world. He's appeared in many PETA ad campaigns since, including the organization's famous celebrity-endorsed "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" effort.
Steve-O's committment to critters earned him the PETA Activism Award at a reception in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Saturday (July 16), and it seems he truly felt like a winner.
"Being a vegan, caring about animals -- all of this compassion in my lifestyle is the reward in and of itself," said Steve-O.
Looks like the funnyman still has some sort of sense left, despite years of frying his brain with all those dangerous and painful Jackass shenanigans.
Right on, dude.
recommend
Facebook
Twitter
bookmark 
print
