If you've hung out with me for more than 15 minutes you'll know that not only do I like pigs more than is probably healthy, I also collect them, wear articles of clothing that with pigs on it, and I have a pig on my desktop and somehow attached to all websites I currently manage.
Out of all the animals I could have a yen for so to speak why, you might ask (as a bunch of kids asked me a couple of days ago) would I like pigs? First of all the reason I even started liking pigs was because originally I didn't like them. I know this sounds crazy, but when I was younger I spent a couple of field trips visiting farms and inevitably there were pigs. One of the farmers who also liked pigs was showing me how smart they are and how friendly they are. As I started learning more about them I realized how amazing they are. And I realized that it's easy to get put off by the outward appearance of something without looking deeper. That's when I got my first pig, Levin who I still have to this day sitting up on my bookshelf. Now I like pigs because I actually think they are cute. I guess that's what happens when you love something, you see the beauty that is there even when no one else does. Now I like pigs on a different level because they remind me that it's easy to judge by outward appearances, but remember I should be more concerned about what's inside.
Another reason I like pigs is because they have personality. Yeah I know that's what everyone says, but it's probably because they have personality similar to mine. If you read that article you'll know it's pretty much true. Unlike most other animals, cats being the exception (unless you are feeding them), pigs are aloof and don't trust easily. You have to earn their trust a few treats and neck rubs aren't going to do the trick. They are also very intelligent. And they are more trainable than dogs, and unlike most animals, have the learning skills of primates. They are also very loyal to who they bond with, friendly, patient, and enjoy listening to music. What's not to like?
But I know everyone doesn't agree with me. Someone, in their "wisdom", tried to tell me why I shouldn't like pigs. First of all they are so dirty, when in actual fact if you read links I've included you'll see that they like to keep their living areas clean. Yes, they roll around in mud and dirt, but most people aren't smart enough to figure out why. The truth is that pigs have extremely fair skin and if they don't coat themselves in dust and mud they will get sunburned. I've been on plenty of farms in the summer, never seen a sunburned pig. However, in LA (and I won't even confine it to the summer), I see people sunburned all the time. I of course don't have this problem, but when I ask why they don't use sunblock I get ridiculous answers like they forgot or all my burns turn to tan (or as I like to think of it: skin cancer). A pig is smart enough to not get sunburned are you?
Yeah I know none of you are going to go out and start proclaiming the wonders of the porcine nature, but maybe next time you'll look past that wriggling snout to those sharp intelligent eyes and think, "Maybe you're not so bad after all."
As always have a good day and enjoy.
Out of all the animals I could have a yen for so to speak why, you might ask (as a bunch of kids asked me a couple of days ago) would I like pigs? First of all the reason I even started liking pigs was because originally I didn't like them. I know this sounds crazy, but when I was younger I spent a couple of field trips visiting farms and inevitably there were pigs. One of the farmers who also liked pigs was showing me how smart they are and how friendly they are. As I started learning more about them I realized how amazing they are. And I realized that it's easy to get put off by the outward appearance of something without looking deeper. That's when I got my first pig, Levin who I still have to this day sitting up on my bookshelf. Now I like pigs because I actually think they are cute. I guess that's what happens when you love something, you see the beauty that is there even when no one else does. Now I like pigs on a different level because they remind me that it's easy to judge by outward appearances, but remember I should be more concerned about what's inside.
Another reason I like pigs is because they have personality. Yeah I know that's what everyone says, but it's probably because they have personality similar to mine. If you read that article you'll know it's pretty much true. Unlike most other animals, cats being the exception (unless you are feeding them), pigs are aloof and don't trust easily. You have to earn their trust a few treats and neck rubs aren't going to do the trick. They are also very intelligent. And they are more trainable than dogs, and unlike most animals, have the learning skills of primates. They are also very loyal to who they bond with, friendly, patient, and enjoy listening to music. What's not to like?
But I know everyone doesn't agree with me. Someone, in their "wisdom", tried to tell me why I shouldn't like pigs. First of all they are so dirty, when in actual fact if you read links I've included you'll see that they like to keep their living areas clean. Yes, they roll around in mud and dirt, but most people aren't smart enough to figure out why. The truth is that pigs have extremely fair skin and if they don't coat themselves in dust and mud they will get sunburned. I've been on plenty of farms in the summer, never seen a sunburned pig. However, in LA (and I won't even confine it to the summer), I see people sunburned all the time. I of course don't have this problem, but when I ask why they don't use sunblock I get ridiculous answers like they forgot or all my burns turn to tan (or as I like to think of it: skin cancer). A pig is smart enough to not get sunburned are you?
Yeah I know none of you are going to go out and start proclaiming the wonders of the porcine nature, but maybe next time you'll look past that wriggling snout to those sharp intelligent eyes and think, "Maybe you're not so bad after all."
As always have a good day and enjoy.
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