There was definitely something to honk at on the corner of Second and Center streets Thursday.

Two women wearing not much more than their short brown dresses, little black hats and black strappy high heels beckoned for motorists to open their windows and tried to lure pedestrians to the corner.

But what they were selling wasn't very sexy.

Some turkeys are scalded to death. Others are bred so large they cripple under their own weight. Turkeys sometimes have their throats slashed while they are still conscious.

These were some of the messages Krissy Addington and Michelle Pierce, two of PETA's "sexy pilgrims," wanted to convey to the people in downtown Casper.

Addington, of Louisville, Ky. and Pierce, of Austin, Texas, completed their two-week tour of the Western region in Casper as they handed out sliced samples of Tofurky and vegetarian literature. They held signs that said, "Go Veg for Turkeys."

"Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks," said Colleen Higgins, a spokeswoman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, who accompanied the pilgrims. "People don't have to use this time to promote animal cruelty."

Higgins wouldn't allow the sexy pilgrims to comment.

Pedestrian Genee Miller's first thought was, "They look cold. They have to be freezing."

The two pilgrims had gloves that matched their costumes, but much of their skin was still exposed in the 27-degree temperature.

"It's not that cold," said Addington, who also had hot apple cider to hand out to Torfurky-interested pedestrians.

Higgins said the two women already braved blizzards and two feet of snow in the Dakotas last week.

Higgins said PETA and the sexy pilgrims want people to consider eating Tofurky instead of turkey this Thanksgiving.

"It's soy-based with all natural ingredients," Higgins said.

People are shocked when they find out how turkeys are treated, Higgins said, and most people like Tofurky.

"I don't think it tastes like turkey," said Peter Wold, who was walking down Second Street. "Honestly, I think it tastes like cardboard."

The sexy pilgrims endured whistles from men in trucks and watched as cars slowed down to stare.

Some people welcomed the thought of trying something new and opened their vehicle windows while others tried to walk by without confrontation.

Some just warned the two scantily-clad women not to cause any accidents.

Contact reporter Allison Rupp at (307) 266-0534 or allison.rupp@trib.com.