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At last month's Golden Globes ceremony, the swag -- aka the free stuff -- was flowing as usual. Except that amidst the fancy clothes, sparkly jewelry, decadent spa treatments and more, celebs were being gifted with those cute little micro pigs everyone's been clamoring for -- and concerned about -- since Paris Hilton trotted out her own squealing piglet.
GBK, a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, included in its Golden Globes swag some lovely truffle salt, truffle oil and oh, yes, a certificate from Patty's Royal Dandie Miniature Pet Pig farm for a free pig -- valued at $5,000. New owners would be required to complete a one-hour course (a whole hour!) on caring for the squiggly piggly (which can range in size from 19 to 39 pounds depending on the type of pig) and then the animal would be hand delivered to the celeb.
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what a dumb idea. it's not like those animals are like a purse or some trinket. the sensible celebs won't be taking up that offer.
i would love to have one!! i have wanted a pot belly or small pig forever and if any of the celebrities want to give me their coupon i will take it!
They're adorable! Who couldn't just cuddle up to one of those? BUT... what size and temperament are they when full-grown? I've never seen an ugly puppy. (Granted I've never seen one cockeyed with it's tongue hangin' out, like those that win ugly dog contests and all.) Like, a lab puppy. Cute as can be, until they outgrow YOU. You can't be fooled by the way something looks or its size.
I think the piggies should be sold for $5k to anybody, celeb or not, who wants one. That will weed out the people who want to get one because they are a cute trend, and those ready to take the responsiblity of taking in a new pet with special considerations. It's in the best interest of the piggies.