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October 13, 2009

Aw.

If you get tired of it, can you eat it?

18 comments:

The Drill SGT said...: downside?

hooves on hardwood or tile floors. Each has its own issue; 10/13/09, 7:55 AM
KCFleming said...: Mmmmm; cute tiny strips of bacon.; 10/13/09, 8:03 AM
Christopher Drew said...: Comedian Jim Gaffibacon, er, Gaffigan does a great standup routine about bacon that includes a bit on how pigs are superior to dogs in that when a pig dies you can have everyone over for a barbecue.

Here's the bacon bit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaK9bjLy3v4; 10/13/09, 8:04 AM
Christopher Drew said...: Here the full bacon bit, including the aforementioned joke about pet piggies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSjXeqA8Iow; 10/13/09, 8:06 AM
muddimo said...: Cute when teacup sized piglets but they still grow to 90 lbs. Small for a pig but big for a house pet.

(Yes, I'm sure your german shephard, rottweiler, great dane is heavier. I didn't say too big, just big. I.e. these pigs would more similar to owning a large dog than a teacup terrier.); 10/13/09, 8:09 AM
muddimo said...: By the way, last wv was pondalif = when the pope is a panda.

wv: table = wow, boring wv; 10/13/09, 8:11 AM
Larry J said...: Comedian Jim Gaffibacon, er, Gaffigan does a great standup routine about bacon that includes a bit on how pigs are superior to dogs in that when a pig dies you can have everyone over for a barbecue.

My wife is a Filipina. Dog or pig, same difference. I have it on very good authority that short-haired dog tastes better than long-haired dog. Don't ask my why.

If we bought one of those little pigs (ain't gonna happen), the perfect name would be Lechon.; 10/13/09, 8:12 AM
Tibore said...: Lechon

... cue the PETA folks indignation at this comment in 3... 2... 1...; 10/13/09, 8:14 AM
Lem Vibe Bandit said...: They are too small for lipstick.; 10/13/09, 8:15 AM
Tibore said...: GAH! Larry J beat me to it!! (*grumble*)

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Word Verification: crowily. When the "Free Willy" campaigners saw the orca do poorly in the wild, they ate crow. Crowily.; 10/13/09, 8:15 AM
traditionalguy said...: No, Professor. It is forbidden to eat a beloved pet. Instead of thinking food, when Babe walks around you should be expressing your love for him. And don't forget to create A Trust in your will to provide for Babe's continued care, or he probably will be eaten by the other jealous heirs. Pig Love is not always accepted.; 10/13/09, 8:19 AM
Irene said...: Mice during narrative interlude in Babe: "Pork is a nice, sweet meat."; 10/13/09, 8:44 AM
Fred4Pres said...: “Oh my God, that was a religious experience, ... In the words of Homer Simpson, the pig is a magical animal.”

Anthony Bourdain; 10/13/09, 8:46 AM
Anonymous said...: Because the piglets are intelligent and bore easily, she won't sell them to anyone who can't be home all day to entertain the critters.

My pet's job is to entertain me. And to kill rabbits. http://class-factotum.blogspot.com/2009/06/chats-du-jour-mighty-huntress.html; 10/13/09, 9:10 AM
Scott said...: "If you get tired of it, can you eat it?"

You're not talking about boyfriends, are you? If so, then sadly, no.

Unless you live in Wisconsin.; 10/13/09, 9:17 AM
Jason (the commenter) said...: Christopher Drew: Comedian Jim Gaffibacon, er, Gaffigan does a great standup routine about bacon that includes a bit on how pigs are superior to dogs in that when a pig dies you can have everyone over for a barbecue.

You can't eat a dog or other pet if let it live long enough to die of natural causes. The general rule is they become dinner when they stop being cute.; 10/13/09, 10:03 AM
Beth said...: Don't let Bailey Michelle near it.; 10/13/09, 11:44 AM
Original Mike said...: If you get tired of it, can you eat it?

And what's to stop you from eating Fido? (Larry J beat me to it.); 10/13/09, 1:45 PM