Swine of any kind, of any cut is usually my choice any day of the week except Thanksgiving. That when the turkeys ducks and chickens gotta worry about me.
Ben Franklin wanted to name the turkey the nation’s symbol, not the eagle. He said the turkey is a bird of courage. Hope that makes you feel better Tom.
“ For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our Country. He is a Bird of bad moral character. He does not get his Living honestly. You may have seen him perched on some dead Tree near the River, where, too lazy to fish for himself, he watches the Labour of the Fishing Hawk; and when that diligent Bird has at length taken a Fish, and is bearing it to his Nest for the Support of his Mate and young Ones, the Bald Eagle pursues him and takes it from him.
With all this Injustice, he is never in good Case but like those among Men who live by Sharping & Robbing he is generally poor and often very lousy. Besides he is a rank Coward: The little King Bird not bigger than a Sparrow attacks him boldly and drives him out of the District. He is therefore by no means a proper Emblem for the brave and honest Cincinnati of America who have driven all the King birds from our Country…
I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For in Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America… He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on.”
I don’t understand. At this time of year two specific things go on sale at the supermarket: turkeys and ham. For my family’s Thanksgiving dinner we typically have one of each, followed by weeks of leftovers.
doc white over 12 years ago
Said the dirty,fat,big nosed ham sandwitch on the hock.
hsawlrae over 12 years ago
Ohhhh, GAAAAAAAAAAAAG !!!
pouncingtiger over 12 years ago
Whatever you say “Bacon Sandwich.” (name of a pig from a Young Ones episode)
Ron Dunn Premium Member over 12 years ago
Ummmm I see alot of hams on peoples tables along with the turkey.
Aussie Down Under over 12 years ago
In Oz the pork industry suggests “you get some pork on your fork”.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 12 years ago
And the pot calling the kettle black….
AB9SS over 12 years ago
All of the sudden I’m in the mood for a Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich!!!
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
Swine of any kind, of any cut is usually my choice any day of the week except Thanksgiving. That when the turkeys ducks and chickens gotta worry about me.
Plods with ...™ over 12 years ago
Role reversal for Christmas.
NE1956 over 12 years ago
There’s an obvious lack of Turduckens around. Gots to shoot me a Turducken Yum! :-D
celeconecca over 12 years ago
pretty s as pretty does!
ninetoes over 12 years ago
@plods: and Easter
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 12 years ago
I’d be careful there, buddy! I’m having ham for Thanksgiving!
Sandfan over 12 years ago
The solution to this problem is simple: Prime rib, roasted new potatoes, and creamed spinach. That said, I’ll take pork over turkey every time.
Digital Frog over 12 years ago
We usually put bacon strips across our turkey to help baste it.
jimwill0803 over 12 years ago
Ben Franklin wanted to name the turkey the nation’s symbol, not the eagle. He said the turkey is a bird of courage. Hope that makes you feel better Tom.
“ For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our Country. He is a Bird of bad moral character. He does not get his Living honestly. You may have seen him perched on some dead Tree near the River, where, too lazy to fish for himself, he watches the Labour of the Fishing Hawk; and when that diligent Bird has at length taken a Fish, and is bearing it to his Nest for the Support of his Mate and young Ones, the Bald Eagle pursues him and takes it from him.
With all this Injustice, he is never in good Case but like those among Men who live by Sharping & Robbing he is generally poor and often very lousy. Besides he is a rank Coward: The little King Bird not bigger than a Sparrow attacks him boldly and drives him out of the District. He is therefore by no means a proper Emblem for the brave and honest Cincinnati of America who have driven all the King birds from our Country…
I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For in Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America… He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on.”
RalphZIggy over 12 years ago
It’s called a snood
Neanderthal over 12 years ago
Go ahead and lean, quit duckin’. You have to suffer through some stuffing.
adubman over 12 years ago
Pig: “And another thing…excuse me while I wipe the swine out of my ears…..that’s better. Now, where was I??”
momazilla over 12 years ago
Ben Franklin’s comments about the turkey, sound a lot like congress today.
momazilla over 12 years ago
excuss me, the bald egale. but then again the domesticated turkey is too stupid to come in out of the rain….Just like most people.
nlmyers45 over 12 years ago
Leviticus 11:1-8 list animals the Jews may not eat, the pig is listed in verse 7. The pig is not kosher.
iced tea over 12 years ago
Don’t listen to that ol’ lard butt, Tom. Thursday, you get honored-then roasted.
ellisaana Premium Member over 12 years ago
Old Ben had the right of it. Thanks for reminding us, JimWill0803Pig needs to watch out at Christmas, New Years Day and Easter
whitecarabao over 12 years ago
We will have a 20-pound turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. He especially loves the corn and looks forward to it every year.
tigre1 over 12 years ago
Wattle he do?
joylion over 12 years ago
Look who’s Talkin!!!
artybee over 12 years ago
“Wattle and snood” sounds like a dish the Brits would eat, like “bangers and mash.”
mark63 over 12 years ago
What a turkey listening to that ham
timothychacko over 12 years ago
why does a turkey talk to a pig?
spamster over 12 years ago
I think the pig is being sarcastic. After all he’s on the menu all year long while the turkey only has to worry about this time of year.
Seeker149 Premium Member over 12 years ago
I don’t understand. At this time of year two specific things go on sale at the supermarket: turkeys and ham. For my family’s Thanksgiving dinner we typically have one of each, followed by weeks of leftovers.