In a blatant example of deceit, an Australian industry that kills kangaroos for their meat has launched a competition to find a more acceptable name for what they describe as a leaner alternative to beef and lamb.

Unfortunately, kangaroo meat is popular in France, Belgium, Germany, and Russia. Australians have shown some reluctance to eat their fellow natives so far. The competition is seeking to

BY E.M. FAY change this perceived "squeamishness" by coming up with a phony, harmless-sounding name.

Even though Australians are allegedly sentimental about their national symbol, hundreds of naming suggestions have been submitted already, even including "Skippy," the name of a beloved old television series about a clever kangaroo.

The shocking fact is that four million of these beautiful, intelligent animals are slaughtered each year to cater to a multi-million dollar export business.