They say pigs are like humans in many ways ...

... similar diets, similar physiology, and they are even very intelligent ...

They say a lot of stupid stuff.

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there is no real reason scientifically to not eat pork even tho the bible says not too..think about it pigs are very similar to humans..almost too much..maybe i dare say there is another hidden reason..

think about it..we have same kinda skin with fat layer same heartbeat,kidneys produce same amount urine.both eat whatever we want intelligent.organ fucntions very similar and work virtually the same.look close at toes.look like human fat fingers..lol..im just saying,,

I like that the name of the pig is Carnitas; kind of like having a sheep named "chops" or a calf named "ribeye."

We humans are all had similarities on some mammals, the fact that we are also animals. Highly intelligent animals that dominate animals itself.

"very intelligent": in a pig's eye.

By Torbjörn Lars… (not verified) on 01 Sep 2010 #permalink

You are implying that the pig was trying to get out of the basket. Actually it had an itchy nose.

Slearly, the rooting reflex is not the solution to all problems.

By Jim Thomerson (not verified) on 01 Sep 2010 #permalink