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Old 06-29-2007, 07:43 AM   #1
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June 29, 2007: Pig toys



xoB gets another one, via Spluch. The EU has mandated that pigs have to have toys to play with and five Dutch artists have presented their unique ideas for pig playtoys.
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Musician Eva Meijer invented the "magical ball", containing of different layers each having a different taste or smell. "Pigs like destroying and they love to chew on things," she motivated her choice.

Artist Irma Horstman produced a chain with edible rings in various shapes and colours.

In addition, a pig seesaw called Piggy Wiggy was introduced. On this device, pigs can walk in their search for food.

Artist Sharon Geschiere introduced a wall containing elements that will intrigue the pigs' feeling senses.

Last but not least, a pig roulette was introduced.
When the EU regulations were first introduced, there was a lot of laughing (from people on the net, like us) and some crying (by pig farmers). The sense I get from the stories is that most farmers are already providing their pigs with toys for the benefit of it.

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Old 06-29-2007, 07:50 AM   #2
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They should give them more athletic equipment. Then the UK might get a little more Olympic Glory

Pig Olympics


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Old 06-29-2007, 08:05 AM   #3
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Reminds me of the candy necklaces you can eat.
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Old 06-29-2007, 08:12 AM   #4
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I think we need to see the pig roulette.
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Old 06-29-2007, 10:05 AM   #5
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You want to see the pig roulette?


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Old 06-29-2007, 10:11 AM   #6
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Put the pork down. Step away from the pork. Slowly, slowly.
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Old 06-29-2007, 11:19 AM   #7
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That's handy! A keychain clip on the bottom of the grip, so you can always have your .44 magnum handy when you're driving around town.

Or is that the special limited edition model with built-in music box? Just wind it up and it plays "Nice Shot" or ?
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Old 06-29-2007, 12:35 PM   #8
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here's craps with pigs:

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Old 06-29-2007, 01:09 PM   #9
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I have that game! It was called "Pig Out!" when I purchased it.
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Old 06-29-2007, 03:58 PM   #10
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There's a version of Pig Out on the net but I think it cheats.
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Old 06-29-2007, 06:41 PM   #11
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here's craps with pigs:

I own it as well...pig dice.
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Old 06-29-2007, 09:23 PM   #12
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Oh i'd forgotten -the Brit and American versions differ. When the two pigs are touching (and you lose all your points) it's called "Makin' Bacon" in the UK version, but something a little cleaner here -"Pig Out" maybe?
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Old 06-30-2007, 12:40 AM   #13
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Two different games, one you throw dice and one you through the pigs. The more I see the "big brother" rules being imposed by the EU, the more I wonder about it's future.
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Old 06-30-2007, 05:53 PM   #14
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That's handy! A keychain clip on the bottom of the grip, so you can always have your .44 magnum handy when you're driving around town.

Or is that the special limited edition model with built-in music box? Just wind it up and it plays "Nice Shot" or ?
LOL

That's a photo of a pellet gun. I think that what you're seeing is part of the mechanism to secure the CO2 cartridge. It also may be intended to resemble a lanyard loop, a feature found on some police and military weapons, and many old guns as used by cowboys.

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Old 06-30-2007, 09:01 PM   #15
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Two different games, one you throw dice and one you through the pigs.
Eh? You throw the pigs in both versions of the pig game, you throw the dice in craps. What's your point?
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The more I see the "big brother" rules being imposed by the EU, the more I wonder about it's future.
huh?

I'll have whatever you're smoking.....
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