June 15, 2007: Art pigs

Undertoad · 06-15-2007, 11:53 AM

It's another Daily Mail item from xoB. These irresistable guys are artists, according to the full story...

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Staff at Pennywell Farm in Buckfastleigh, Devon, have taken a novel approach to fundraising as they turn their pigs into painters.

Their miniature pigs have been creating works of modern art which sell for up to Â£16 each and have so far raised more than Â£150 for the Farm Crisis Network charity.

Well as long as it's volunteer, and for charity, I guess there's nothing wrong with it.

Not bad work.

Shawnee123 · 06-15-2007, 11:54 AM

That's the cutest freaking thing I've seen in a long time! I will forgo the food jokes.

Cloud · 06-15-2007, 11:54 AM

Pretty Darn Cute!

(the pigs, not the paintings)

Sundae · 06-15-2007, 12:20 PM

Pig on the left, "Hey, don't handle the merchandise!"
Pig on the right is just enjoying it.

HungLikeJesus · 06-15-2007, 12:26 PM

Instead of the painting, I'd rather have a photo of the pig that painted it.

I wonder what it would cost to have them paint my house.

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Jules: Pigs are filthy animals. I don't eat filthy animals.

Shawnee123 · 06-15-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jules

Well we'd have to be talkin' about one charmin' motherbleepin' pig. I mean he'd have to be ten times more charmin' than that Arnold on Green Acres, you know what I'm sayin'?

Cloud · 06-15-2007, 12:39 PM

little piglets are FAR cuter than honkin' hogs.

and they are filthy animals who will eat anything, and pork does not digest well in the human system. I try to avoid pig products for that reason.

(sobs over the smell of frying bacon)

Shawnee123 · 06-15-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

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and they are filthy animals who will eat anything, and pork does not digest well in the human system. I try to avoid pig products for that reason.

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Originally Posted by Vincent Vega

But bacon tastes gooood. Pork chops taste goooood.

Ok, I'll quit with the Pulp Fiction references now. Sorry, but I love a good chance to quote me some PF.

Sundae · 06-15-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

and they are filthy animals who will eat anything

Disagree!

They're not filthy - they use mud to cool off, protect them from the sun and insects. Pigs can't sweat you know.

Also they don't eat "anything" given the choice, although they will eat what is provided in captivity. Which is why I believe free range pig meat tastes so much better than factory farmed - sausages, bacon, pork all have a stronger, more robust taste when pigs are allowed to forage naturally.

I'm a pig fan.

smurfalicious · 06-15-2007, 01:47 PM

mmmmmmmmmmmm........ bacon.

jinx · 06-15-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Disagree!

They're not filthy - t

Ya, I agree with SG here. They are only filthy/mean when they are kept in filthy/overcrowded conditions by humans. Otherwise they are clean, intelligent and social.
I'm reading a book right now that has an interesting chapter on (mostly religious) aversion to pigs. The author thinks a lot of it comes from pigs being so similar to humans.

Hime · 06-15-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

Ya, I agree with SG here. They are only filthy/mean when they are kept in filthy/overcrowded conditions by humans. Otherwise they are clean, intelligent and social.
I'm reading a book right now that has an interesting chapter on (mostly religious) aversion to pigs. The author thinks a lot of it comes from pigs being so similar to humans.

OMG Christopher Hitchens! If he likes pigs, that actually makes me like them less. :p

The little painters sure are cute, though.

bluecuracao · 06-15-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hime

OMG Christopher Hitchens! If he likes pigs, that actually makes me like them less. :p

The little painters sure are cute, though.

Hitchens is a cool guy...really! Being near DC, if you frequent DC bars enough, you're bound to run into him eventually, and you'll see. He just likes to sell books.

Mmmm, they should get those li'l pigs to paint with butter.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-15-2007, 03:51 PM

I think a whole lot of it has to do with Trichinosis.

sixfeet · 06-15-2007, 12:40 PM

Awe that is too f-ing cute.

06-15-2007, 11:54 AM	#2
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	That's the cutest freaking thing I've seen in a long time! I will forgo the food jokes. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Pretty Darn Cute! (the pigs, not the paintings) __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Pig on the left, "Hey, don't handle the merchandise!" Pig on the right is just enjoying it. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

06-15-2007, 12:39 PM	#7
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	little piglets are FAR cuter than honkin' hogs. and they are filthy animals who will eat anything, and pork does not digest well in the human system. I try to avoid pig products for that reason. (sobs over the smell of frying bacon) __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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smurfalicious Tool. Not the band - you are one. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 501 Northlake Blvd., North Palm Beach FL Posts: 329	mmmmmmmmmmmm........ bacon. __________________

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xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I think a whole lot of it has to do with Trichinosis. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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sixfeet Expectorant Inspector Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 3rd rock from the sun...lol..South Carolina Posts: 31	Awe that is too f-ing cute. __________________ I know nothing, I am only the messenger.....

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