Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Chronicle: Anna Wintour and the Dead Raccoon Lyrics by The New York Times

1996

ANNA WINTOUR, editor in chief of Vogue, was just winding up a holiday lunch with three colleagues in the Grill Room of the Four Seasons yesterday when a well-dressed woman approached her table, pulled out a dead raccoon and tossed it onto her plate.
''Anna wears fur hats!'' the woman screamed and dashed out before anyone could apprehend her.
Other diners fell silent. Ms. Wintour retained her cool, turned to STEVEN T. FLORIO, the president and chief executive of Conde Nast, which publishes Vogue, and said, ''Merry Christmas.'' The raccoon was removed, and the editor calmly finished her coffee.
Though the protester remains unidentified, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in Norfolk, Va., claimed responsibility for the incident. Michael McGraw, a PETA spokesman, said that a woman who said she was a member had phoned and said she had thrown the animal.
''We think this was terrific,'' he said. ''It doesn't matter who did it. We are thrilled when our members take it on themselves to act. We have had a longstanding campaign against showing fur in Vogue.''
Ms. Wintour would not comment, but Paul Wilmot, the vice president for public relations at Conde Nast, said the company would not be swayed by such actions. ''We feature fur editorially and carry fur advertising in our magazines,'' he said. ''This will in no way alter our position on this issue.''
JULIAN NICCOLINI, a partner in the Four Seasons, said: ''It was something I wish never to see in my life again. I don't think this is the right avenue to do anything like this.''
But he added, ''We are holding the raccoon in the freezer in case she comes back.''
Credits
The New York Times

The New York Times

About “Chronicle: Anna Wintour and the Dead Raccoon” by The New York Times

Read the complete lyrics to "Chronicle: Anna Wintour and the Dead Raccoon" by The New York Times in 1996. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under News , Fashion, Non-Music.

"Chronicle: Anna Wintour and the Dead Raccoon" is performed by The New York Times. in 1996 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Chronicle: Anna Wintour and the Dead Raccoon", explore more songs by The New York Times using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for The New York Times · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Chronicle: Anna Wintour and the Dead Raccoon" is credited to The New York Times. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

Album information for "Chronicle: Anna Wintour and the Dead Raccoon" is not available in our database yet. You can still read the full lyrics on this page.

Visit the The New York Times artist page at /artist/the-new-york-times for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.