June 29, 2007: Pig toys

Undertoad · 06-29-2007, 07:43 AM

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.

monster · 06-29-2007, 07:50 AM

They should give them more athletic equipment. Then the UK might get a little more Olympic Glory

Pig Olympics

odie number seven · 06-29-2007, 08:05 AM

Reminds me of the candy necklaces you can eat.

Undertoad · 06-29-2007, 08:12 AM

I think we need to see the pig roulette.

Coign · 06-29-2007, 10:05 AM

You want to see the pig roulette?

Shawnee123 · 06-29-2007, 10:11 AM

Put the pork down. Step away from the pork. Slowly, slowly.

HungLikeJesus · 06-29-2007, 11:19 AM

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 ?

monster · 06-29-2007, 12:35 PM

here's craps with pigs:

BigV · 06-29-2007, 01:09 PM

I have that game! It was called "Pig Out!" when I purchased it.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-29-2007, 03:58 PM

There's a version of Pig Out on the net but I think it cheats.

Elspode · 06-29-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

here's craps with pigs:

I own it as well...pig dice.

monster · 06-29-2007, 09:23 PM

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?

xoxoxoBruce · 06-30-2007, 12:40 AM

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.

Medic63 · 06-30-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HLJ

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.

monster · 06-30-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

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.....

06-29-2007, 07:50 AM	#2
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	They should give them more athletic equipment. Then the UK might get a little more Olympic Glory Pig Olympics __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

06-29-2007, 08:05 AM	#3
odie number seven A dying breed. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 22	Reminds me of the candy necklaces you can eat. __________________ odie

06-29-2007, 10:11 AM	#6
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Put the pork down. Step away from the pork. Slowly, slowly. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

06-29-2007, 11:19 AM	#7
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	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 ? __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

06-29-2007, 12:35 PM	#8
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	here's craps with pigs: __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

06-29-2007, 08:12 AM	#4
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I think we need to see the pig roulette.

06-29-2007, 10:05 AM	#5
Coign Wanted Driver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vail, CO Posts: 279	You want to see the pig roulette?

06-29-2007, 01:09 PM	#9
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I have that game! It was called "Pig Out!" when I purchased it. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

06-29-2007, 03:58 PM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	There's a version of Pig Out on the net but I think it cheats. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-29-2007, 09:23 PM	#12
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	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? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

06-30-2007, 12:40 AM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	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. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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