Nasty Pig

That pigs are not to be trusted is something we all know. A pig devours everything, and apparently, its DNA is similar to that of humans, making it a perfect organ donor. Strangely enough, no one wants a pig’s heart or liver unless it’s on their plate.

Anyone familiar with Animal Farm by George Orwell (amusing how many countries today find themselves in that very situation) knows that the pig is hardly the most admirable creature in the barnyard. A sneaky, conniving animal that thinks it can get away with anything.

The fairy tale in this animation shares many similarities with The Three Little Pigs, where the eldest pig builds a house of bricks and proves to be the cleverest of the trio.

The wolf… who is this figure, other than loyal and portrayed as the villain? It’s rather peculiar when you consider that the dog (a tamed wolf) is called man’s best friend. It seems like a mixed message, where the wrong species is being used. This also applies to the wild boar depicted. After all, wild boars don’t live in houses and are perfectly capable of defending themselves.

When I see these kinds of fairy tales, several thoughts run through my head, the most important being: What is the story behind this tale? We all know that fairy tales are meant to convey a warning, and that the original stories rarely have as happy an ending as this animation would have us believe.

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Hungarian Fairy Tale}