Lady Gaga is constantly being targeted by PETA campaigners and animal rights activists for wearing fur - and the star has decided to bite back.
In a new post on her website, Gaga attacked "childish" campaigns and insisted she can appreciate fur coats and animal rights at the same time.
However, the singer refused to comment on whether the fur she wears is real or fake (remember, this is a woman who wore a dress made of prime cuts of raw meat to the VMA awards).
“I am choosing not to comment on whether or not the furs I purchase are faux fur-pile or real because I would think it hypercritical not to acknowledge the python, the ostrich, cow hide, leather, lamb alligator, ‘kermit’ and not to mention meat, that I have already worn,” Gaga explained online.
She added: "This should already put me in a category as one who appreciates and adores the beauty of animals in fashion, but am not a strict vegan.".
“I have truly always stayed away from skinned fur, especially I have never been able to afford a nice one, but this does not mean my morals are rigid and that I won't bend at the sight of an absolute art piece of a coat. I have no chains about this.
“You see a carcass, I see a museum pièce de résistance.”
In the post on her own site, littlemonsters.com, Lady Gaga appeared to criticise PETA's campaigns.
She said: “I want you to know that I care deeply about your feelings and views, and I will always support your philosophies about life. I do not however support violent, abusive, and childish campaigns for ANY CAUSE. Particularly one that I respect. Animal Rights.”
Lady Gaga also apologised to any little monsters who might be offended, adding: "I am truly sorry to fans who are upset by this, its a fair and applaudable feeling about the health and safety of animals."
And like all great essays she rounded off her piece with a reference to a Kardashian: “I respect your views, please respect mine. And to campaigners, Save your flour to make bread for the children who are hungry. And Kim Kardashian is fabulous.”