Celebrating Pigs – Pig Hall of Fame and Fun Facts

To say that National Pig Day is my mom’s favorite day would be a great understatement. My mom LOVES pigs. To her credit, they are pretty darn cute. Clearly, we have to celebrate National Pig Day. And although National Pig Day is March 1st. I think I can make the argument to celebrate these awesome creatures year round. (My mom sure does). So, for your ultimate pig celebration I have three things: 1.) Pig Facts    2.) Hall of Fame Pigs   3.) Free Download. Let’s get going…..

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Celebrating Pigs

How can we easily celebrate pigs? I’ve rounded up a couple super simple ideas:

1. Play Pass the Pigs – Classic game of throwing little pigs and gaining points based on how they land. It’s like a version of Yahtzee.

2. Watch your favorite pig! Pick one from the Pig Hall of Fame – Miss Piggy? Babe? Porky Pig?

3. Download the Pig Hall of Fame at the end of this post and use it for crafts, or print two copies and play a matching game like memory.

Pig Facts

• Pigs are clean! For real! They roll in mud to cool down. But if they have an enclosure or shade, they actually stay clean.
• Male pigs are boars, female pigs are sows. Piglets is a name for baby pigs that are still taking advantage of mom pig’s milk. After they ween off, they are called shoats. (Ok, I’m not at all up on my farm terms. I have literally never heard the word shoat. Fascinating!)
• Pigs can weigh between 300-700 pounds. For perspective, a piano weighs about 500 pounds.
• Pigs have bad eyesight, but great sense of smell
• Pigs are smarter than dogs. Seriously, they learn their name by two weeks old! Sorry puppies.
• Pigs like to snuggle. COME ON.
• They represent fortune, honesty, happiness and virility
• Adult pigs run up to 11 miles per hour. FYI that’s a mile time of less than 6 minutes. Never in my lifetime have I been that fast.

 

Some of our most famous fictional pigs have been by our side throughout our childhoods and adult lives. I’ve rounded up a group of my favs and made a little pig yearbook hall of fame.

 

Olivia – Most lLikely to be your boss

Olivia has an attitude for sure. She likes things her way and takes charge! You can see her becoming a CEO one day because of her imagination, determination and creativity!

 

Babe – Most likely to succeed

Babe is an inspiring pig. He is won at a fair, raised for his, well, meat, and defies his fate. Babe believes he can be a sheep herder. He works tirelessly to fulfill his true destiny and break all boundaries of title on the farm. Succeed he will!

 

Wilbur – Most likely to be Famous

Wilbur might possibly be one of the most famous pigs in literature already. Made famous in E.B.White’s book Charlotte’s Web, Wilbur is known for being the muse of his spider friend Charlotte. Despite being a runt, he was given confidence boosting titles such as “some pig”, “terrific”, “radiant”, and “humble”.

 

Toot and Puddle – Best friends

Toot and Puddle are the definition of Besties. Puddle generally stays home in Woodcock Pocket while Toot travels the world. Toot is constantly sending his friend postcards from all his adventures. They have books and their own TV show. National Pig Day Besties for sure!

 

Mercy Watson – Most adventurous

Mercy Watson is a pig of many adventures. She is looking for buttered toast, riding in cars, fights crime, dressing up like a princess and so much more. There is no limit to what this little (or should we say big) pig will do for toast, gaining her the title of Most Adventurous.

 

Piglet – Most likely to win the Nobel Peace Prize

Piglet is a little shy, a little unsure, but relentlessly kind. He is most likely to win a Nobel Peace Prize in our National Pig Day Hall of Fame. His best friend, Winnie the Pooh, is a loyal supporter often pushing Piglet to conquer his fears, of which there are many. Piglet, however small, remains the ultimate example of peace and friendship.

 

Porky Pig – Class clown

Porky Pig is our class clown. He surrounds himself with jokesters like Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, and Sylvester. The hijinks are crazy and constant!

 

Peppa Pig – Most Popular

Peppa Pig has won the most popular award because of her wide variety of friends. She is friends with all kinds of animals, with all kinds of personalities! Peppa and her friends teach us about friendship, cooperation, and feelings!

 

Miss Piggy – Best Dressed

Miss Piggy is the ultimate diva. She is well rounded – knows karate, speaks French, romantic. Most of all, she is always dressed fabulously! She was even featured on an episode of Project Runway All Stars in season 1. Considering her drive and destiny for Stardom, she has to stay up to date on fashion trends, earning her the Best Dressed award on our National Pig Day celebration.

 

Pua – Most Loyal

Pua is Moana’s biggest supporter, by her side since childhood. He helps with her daily chores, goes out with her on her first solo ocean exploring attempt and waits patiently for her return. He’s the most excited to see her upon her return!

 

Treat Heart Pig – Most Helpful

Treat Heart Pig is part of the Care Bear Cousins. She is constantly foraging for food, giggling at jokes, and always willing to help others! She is a Care Bear after all.

Free Download

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What are your favorite pigs? Did I miss some that you love? Comment Below