Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. (via @Moni_R)

Elle Macpherson Says She Uses Rhino Horn Medicine

treehugger.com 09 Feb '12, 6am

Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. (via @Moni_R)

In a shocking statement, fashion icon and Britain's Next Top Model host Elle Macpherson has admitted to using an illegal powdered substance priced at around $60,000 a kilo. I know what you're thinking, but in a way it's worse than that. The supermodel said she was a fan of taking 'medicinal' rhino horn , harvested from one of the world's most endangered species . When pressed for a reason why she would do such a thing, Macpherson answered simply, "Put it this way, works for me."Elle's disturbing admission came about through a Twitter-based interview conducted by The Sunday Times . Here's the pertinent exchange: The Sunday Times: You're said to be a great fan of Chinese medicine. What does powdered rhino horn taste like? Elle Macpherson: A little bit like crushed bone and fungus in a capsule. Does the job though. The Sunday Times: How do you know that it works? A lot of peo...

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@DBredenkamp » 11 Feb '12, 6am
Some people should be shot to prevent their stupidity from contaminating the gene pool. [link]
@piplips » 09 Feb '12, 1pm
RT @nitia_: As if Elle Macpherson isn't pretty enough to use RHINO-HORN powder ($60,000/ kg) for her medicine - [link] #savetherhinos
@nitia_ » 09 Feb '12, 11am
As if Elle Macpherson isn't pretty enough to use RHINO-HORN powder ($60,000/ kg) for her medicine - [link] #savetherhinos
@raeesahv » 09 Feb '12, 11am
#RhinoPoaching you know that stereotype that all models are stupid? Well this one certainly is > [link] (via @clivesimpkins )
@Anilogue » 09 Feb '12, 10am
RT @clivesimpkins: RT @gussilber Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@Deni_Archer » 09 Feb '12, 10am
Saw this a while ago.Appalling.I loved her as a teen! :( RT @CollyWolly: Elle McPherson should be ashamed [link] #rhinohorn
@CollyWolly » 09 Feb '12, 10am
How shocking is this? Elle McPherson should be so ashamed right now [link] #rhinohorn
@Craig_Coenraad » 09 Feb '12, 8am
RT @ConsultaPanel: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson admits to using Rhino Horn [link]
@woobasher » 09 Feb '12, 8am
Spread this @gussilber: Stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)"
@MartinMarkets » 09 Feb '12, 8am
MacPherson's moronic statement should destroy her rep but, short of the Galliano gaffe, does fashion care? [link] #marketing
@Michellebergh » 09 Feb '12, 8am
@dionchang pls RT [link]
@Michellebergh » 09 Feb '12, 8am
@ELLEmagazine [link]
@Met_Uysh » 09 Feb '12, 7am
"@BrendenNel:Elle McPherson uses Rhino horn medicine... [link] (via @gussilber)"Lock her up with a tribe of mating gorillas!
@Michellebergh » 09 Feb '12, 7am
SA fashion mags boycott #Elle for using Rhino horn![link]
@Met_Uysh » 09 Feb '12, 7am
"@BrendenNel: Supermodel Elle McPherson uses Rhino horn medicine. [link] (via @gussilber)" lock her up and throw away keys!!
@GillianF » 09 Feb '12, 7am
Is this real? Elle Macpherson admits to using rhino horn powder [link] I know she's a model but surely she can't be that thick
@adekock » 09 Feb '12, 7am
"@gussilber:Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link]"boycott Her products in SA
@benjamin_sa » 09 Feb '12, 7am
RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R) // GAH!!!
@theyellowcap » 09 Feb '12, 7am
RT @BrendenNel: Supermodel Elle McPherson uses Rhino horn medicine. What an idiot. does she have a twitter account. [link] (via @gussilber)
@BrendenNel » 09 Feb '12, 7am
Supermodel Elle McPherson uses Rhino horn medicine. What an idiot. does she have a twitter account. [link] (via @gussilber)
@RichardWooding » 09 Feb '12, 7am
Super-stupid-model @ElleMacpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] << Disgusting: she be banned from SA
@simonmaraisza » 09 Feb '12, 7am
What? RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@tykeogh » 09 Feb '12, 6am
@deeshroom "Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link]" aptly called 'The Body' and not 'The Mind'
@KBroberg » 09 Feb '12, 6am
I guess that's why she's called 'The Body' & not 'The Brain' RT @gussilber: Elle Macpherson admits using rhino-horn. [link]
@MeyerTheunissen » 09 Feb '12, 6am
Super stoopid! “@gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)”
@francisco13f » 09 Feb '12, 6am
Sad! RT"@gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)"
@janine_stephen » 09 Feb '12, 6am
Argh. Unreal. @gussilber @Moni_R Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link]
@Stef_Muller » 09 Feb '12, 6am
:O RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@TimSquillo » 09 Feb '12, 6am
RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@gussilber » 09 Feb '12, 6am
Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@Moni_R » 09 Feb '12, 6am
DO I HEAR BOYCOTT #ElleMacpherson? WHO Says She Uses Rhino Horn Medicine : TreeHugger [link] via @TreeHugger
@Michellebergh » 09 Feb '12, 7am
RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@MzansiGirl » 09 Feb '12, 7am
RT @gussilber Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn [link] via @TreeHugger
@blakeney16 » 09 Feb '12, 7am
RT @BrendenNel: Supermodel Elle McPherson uses Rhino horn medicine. What an idiot. does she have a twitter account. [link] (via @gussilber)
@NickHoutBay » 09 Feb '12, 7am
RT @BrendenNel: Supermodel Elle McPherson uses Rhino horn medicine. What an idiot. does she have a twitter account. [link] (via @gussilber)
@michel2803 » 09 Feb '12, 7am
RT @BrendenNel: Supermodel Elle McPherson uses Rhino horn medicine. What an idiot. does she have a twitter account. [link] (via @gussilber)
@GillianF » 09 Feb '12, 7am
RT @BrendenNel: Supermodel Elle McPherson uses Rhino horn medicine. What an idiot. does she have a twitter account. [link] (via @gussilber)
@IreneTher » 09 Feb '12, 7am
RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@THEOSAYSYO » 09 Feb '12, 7am
RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@JoniJMielke » 09 Feb '12, 7am
RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@sunil_2058 » 09 Feb '12, 6am
RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@CJMangoGroove » 09 Feb '12, 6am
RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@GUNS1401 » 09 Feb '12, 6am
RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@deeshroom » 09 Feb '12, 6am
RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@ingridsinclair » 09 Feb '12, 6am
RT @gussilber: Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. [link] (via @Moni_R)
@ReneeEverett » 09 Feb '12, 6am
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Elle Macpherson Says She Uses Rhino Horn Medicine

Super-stupid-model Elle Macpherson blithely admits to using powdered rhino-horn. (via @Moni_R)

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