Fictional and real pigs that have oinked their way into our hearts
As the Year of the Pig is soon approaching, we celebrate the animal that has so often been misunderstood. Many folks think of pigs as stupid, lazy and filthy, but as many studies have shown, pigs are one of the smartest and cleanest animals out there. They like to wallow in mud to cool off, and contrary to the saying that someone is "sweating like a pig," pigs don't actually sweat the way humans do! Our Weekender team member born in the year of the pig would also like to add that pigs are lovable, hardworking creatures.
But don't just take our word for it; let the many well-loved and famous pigs in the world show you why the zodiac animal this Chinese New Year is considered so blessed with good fortune. We promise these adorable creatures will not boar you!
3. Piglet
You can’t not love Piglet! The tiny best friend to Winnie the Pooh is our spirit animal – he’s anxious, shy and often timid, but always tries to be brave if it will help his friends, and it’s the effort and thoughtfulness that’s most important! Seeing Piglet acknowledge his flaws and battle his insecurities inspires us to try our best, too.
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