It's OK, Kirstie Alley, Pigs Are Cool

Written by PETA

Posted 03-25-2011

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After making comments implying that Dancing With the Stars contestant Kirstie Alley was a pig, George Lopez tried to apologize, saying that he "misjudged the joke." Kirstie wasn't buying the too-little, too-late act. Well Kirstie, we would have rejected the apology too, and here's why:

Even though they can't shake it on the dance floor like you can, pigs enjoy listening to music. ("The Big Pig Song" is rumored to be a favorite.)
Pigs have outstanding long-term memories, which means that soon they might be the only ones who remember a certain "misjudged" joke.
Pigs love to be fresh and clean and enjoy taking baths. And they don't sweat at all. If I had that ability, my time in the gym would be a lot more pleasant.
Pigs have many similarities to dogs, including their ability to learn names and perform tricks, such as sitting for a treat. When was the last time that someone insulted you by comparing you to a smart dog? ("You border collie!")
Pigs are social, playful, and protective of each other. Hmm, do we see a lesson here?

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Written by Michelle Sherrow

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Lisa commented:

3-31-2011 4:11 PM

I am soooooo with you Rachel ... it is an insult to be called human. All animals in my eyes are wonderful and I feel honored to be around them, not so much humans tho. Humans have become too selfish, hypocritical, judgemental, materialistic, etc.
Rachel commented:

3-28-2011 11:38 PM

These stupid people need to find a better insult to use other than pigs. Nothing about pigs is insult worthy. I would consider it more of am insult to be called human.
Maya commented:

3-28-2011 9:36 PM

The term "You dirty pig" is as prejudice to me as saying "You horrible black". I think pigs are amazing. That's proabaly why they are my favorite animal.
mercedesmhoward@yahoo.com commented:

3-28-2011 7:18 PM

That little piggy picture is adorable! Pigs are such nice creatures! I would not be insulted if I was compared to them.
Barb Falls commented:

3-27-2011 11:36 AM

Pigs are beautiful animals and it is an insult to them when you refer them to another person. Go Vegetarian.
Mac commented:

3-26-2011 7:13 AM

Kirstie Alley is a brilliant dancer! She is a lovely person too. Pigs are lovely...why are they used as an insult? I have so many animals I can't pick a favourite, they are nicer than most of the humans I know.
kathy commented:

3-25-2011 7:09 PM

Pigs are intelligent and social. He certainly meant it as an insult because he's ignorant. However, I would take any likeness to a pig as a compliment. I mean, they're adorable.
DM BUSCH commented:

3-25-2011 5:01 PM

Mr. Lopez isa jealous person