Saturday, April 10, 2010

The pig in politics

A rare gem: An 1881 article of the New York Times discussing a French embargo on American pork, by a protectionist French minister of Agriculture. The pork embargo was finally repealed by the subsequent French government of Mr. Gambetta, comprised of free-traders.

Barfy the Pig: Fan mail

Very cute cartoon video, starring Barfy the pig!

Friday, April 9, 2010

Piggy table manners

Great comic by "The Flying McCoys" (2010-03-31)

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Pigs in the movies

Pictures found in the public domain. Enjoy!


Tuesday, March 9, 2010

More "pigs and French politics"

Would these be called... Sarkochoneries?


Former President Chirac and current President Sarkozy never were in best of terms...

Presidential foul language, unsuitable for young porky...
(Inspired by an incident in the 2008 Salon de l'Agriculture)



The President of the French Republic and his wife??? I will file my papers to become a French citizen tomorrow morning!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Ex-French Prime Minister makes a pig joke

Ex-French Prime Minister Dominique DeVillepin at an Agricultural Fair in Paris, France, makes a pig joke, against President Sarkozy, holding a cute, pink piglet!
View video here!