pic: Paul And The Pig

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Yeah, but look at the hold Paul has on Aidan's arm.

[JaneYoung]

Pucker Power!

Dr. Brown looks awesome in pink, following the 'dress for success' tip - always wear pink when holding a pig - the rest will take care of itself.

Oscar was so cute.

[Rosiebotboss]

NICE!!



Thanks Dave for the photo.......

[Swan217]

I think Paul took my advice about "trying to put lipstick on a pig" a little too seriously.

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

Oscar was so cute.

The pig's name was Oscar?!!?!?!?

That comes as no shock actually, since it was so grouchy that day it was squealing the whole time! LOL

[KathieK]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

The pig's name was Oscar?!!?!?!?

I thought it was a female pig? Who names a female pig Oscar?

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by KathieK

I thought it was a female pig? Who names a female pig Oscar?

Sad isn't it? Chris Fultz mentioned it.

[Richard Wallace]

The opera ain't over 'til the fat lady sings, and IRI ain't over 'til the pig gets kissed.

2008 was Paul's year to do the honors. Whose turn will it be in 2009?

[GaryVoshol]

It hasn't been stated whether Paul gets immunity next year (not from pig germs, from a repeat performance).

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by Richard

2008 was Paul's year to do the honors. Whose turn will it be in 2009?

Now, now... hang on a sec. While this was a good thing, there is no definite kissing of pigs next year. This might have been a one-time thing. The IRI planning committee is commissioning a special focus group to investigate alternative and unique fund raisers. In the mean time, you can google "cow pie bingo" for one of the ideas.

Some clarifications about this pig and the process:

1. It's a 5-week old gilt. Fultz, for some reason, named it "Oscar". However, the 2 fine ladies at Geist Animal Hospital (where it stayed for 2 days) named it "Suzy Q".

2. The pig came from my step-father's farm in Monticello. He did not want it back, and saw it as a donation. Like many farmers, if livestock leaves their property, they don't want it to return, in fear of disease that could infect their inventory.

3. Pigs squeal. They are pigs. That is what they do. No pig enjoys getting picked up. Both times it was picked up out of the cage, it gave a piercing squeal, and people thought that it was being tortured. It wasn't... it was just being a pig.

4. It was staying in a dog cage for 2-3 hours during the finals on Saturday, in a secluded area next to the main gym. The parents on team 234 kept saying "we are giving her water, but she keeps knocking over the bowl". They learned that that is also what pigs do.

5. The pig is safe at a new home in Peru, Indiana. A friend of mine took Suzy Q home with them Saturday afternoon. They will decide if she will remain a feeder pig or if she will become a family pet. (they have 8 acres of land)

6. People were saying that we should let the pig run around the playing field. I said "no way... that would be funny for about 1 minute, and then frustrating for the next 20 minutes". This is the reason why I never let go of her while Aidan and Paul got involved.

... and I do think the pig liked kissing Paul.

Andy

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Fultz, for some reason, named it "Oscar". However, the 2 fine ladies at Geist Animal Hospital (where it stayed for 2 days) named it "Suzy Q".

Anyone remember this song?

Oh, Susie Q, oh, Susie Q,
Oh, Susie Q, baby I love you, Susie Q.

I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk,
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk, Susie Q.

Well, say that you'll be true, well, say that you'll be true,
Well, say that you'll be true, and never leave me blue, Susie Q.

Well, say that you'll be mine, well, say that you'll be mine,
Well, say that you'll be mine, baby all the time, Susie Q.

Oh Susie Q, oh Susie Q,
Oh Susie Q, baby I love you, Susie Q.

I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk,
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk, Susie Q.

Oh Susie Q, oh Susie Q,
Oh Susie Q, baby I love you, Susie Q.

--
Creedence Clearwater Revival comes to mind.

Edit: Can Paul sing?

[John Wanninger]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

Anyone remember this song?

I think so, but I think I remember it having different lyrics:

Oh, Susie Q, oh, Susie Q,
Oh, Susie Q, piggie I love you, Susie Q.

I like the way you kiss, I like the way you kiss,
I like the way you kiss Pauly on the lips, Susie Q

Well, say that you'll be pink, well, say that you'll be pink,
Well, say that you'll be pink, that is what I think, Susie Q.

Well, say that you'll be swine, well, say that you'll be swine,
Well, say that you'll be swine, bacon in no time, Susie Q.

Oh, Susie Q, oh, Susie Q,
Oh, Susie Q, piggie I love you, Susie Q.

I like the way you kiss, I like the way you kiss,
I like the way you kiss Pauly on the lips, Susie Q

Oh, Susie Q, oh, Susie Q,
Oh, Susie Q, piggie I love you, Susie Q.

[Cynette]

Whew! I think you've all gone off the deep end! So while most of me is very sad that I didn't make it to IRI this year, there is a tiny part that is very relieved that I still have my sanity! Was it something in the water or the air?

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by John Wanninger

I think so, but I think I remember it having different lyrics:

Well, say that you'll be swine, well, say that you'll be swine,
Well, say that you'll be swine, bacon in no time, Susie Q.

John,
this is good stuff here. Have you heard tell of Billfred's Unofficial Caption Contest? The new year has just started. Travis Hoffman hogged all the fun this past season and he had some real oinkers, believe you me. You'd fit right in.

KarenH: Billfred's Unofficial Caption Contest is just starting its new season...*cough*

[AndyB]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Now, now... hang on a sec. While this was a good thing, there is no definite kissing of pigs next year. This might have been a one-time thing. The IRI planning committee is commissioning a special focus group to investigate alternative and unique fund raisers. In the mean time, you can google "cow pie bingo" for one of the ideas.

Even worse, you could have a "Kiss the Paul" contest. I heard he squeals when you pick him up too.