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On Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:03:29 +0000, Tony Cooper wrote:
On Sat, 14 Dec 2024 22:52:03 +0000, Ed Cryer <[email protected]>
wrote:
Don't let them drag you down to that level; they'll bore you to death
with their pig ignorance.
Why do people use that expression? Pigs are one of the smartest
animals. In the average pigsty, at least 50% are smarter than the
members of the US House of Representatives, and have a higher IQ than Marjorie Taylor Green, Tommy Tuberville, and Lauren Boebert's added
together.
_____________
PETAp (People for Ethical Treatment of (animals and) Pigs)
and members of ApDL (Anti Pig - Defamation League)
would be happy to know
_________________
The word "porcelain" comes from the clean, smooth, white skin of
Pigs......
primarily associated with fine china and ceramics today, its etymology reveals a fascinating connection to pigs through its
linguistic roots and cultural associations with cowrie shells.
________________________ symbol of Luck !
The German idiom "Schwein haben" literally translates to "to have pig"
but means "to be lucky" or "to have good fortune".
This expression is commonly used in everyday German language to describe situations where someone has unexpected good luck or narrowly avoids misfortune.
_______ Origin and Etymology ___________
The exact origin of this idiom is not definitively known, but there are
several theories:
1. Card game theory: In the 16th century, the ace in card games
was colloquially called "Sau" (sow). Drawing the highest card could
represent good luck.
2. Medieval sports events: The most plausible theory suggests it
comes from consolation prizes at medieval sporting events. The loser
would receive a pig or piglet as a consolation prize, which was valuable
but also associated with mockery.
3. Symbolic meaning: Pigs have long been associated with
prosperity and good fortune in German culture.
__________ Usage and Examples _____________
"Beim Fußballspielen hab ich gestern mächtig Schwein gehabt."
"Da haben wir aber nochmal Schwein gehabt!"
"Ich habe echt Schwein gehabt, dass das Thema in der Prüfung
nicht vorgekommen ist."
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