They'll eat their own, in some circumstances, though it's usually only going to be in bad conditions, or opportunistically. It's extreme rare to see it happen among feral swine, though it does sometimes occur. But wild pigs will eat any dead critter they run across, even other pigs. It's more rare that they'll eat another pig they know. It does happen, but even if you live where the damn ferals are endemic, you might only see evidence of it a handful of times over decades.
So, out of all animals that you'd think of for kid's stories, a pig is probably the most appropriate pick for a butcher. Maybe a cat or dog (though I think cats would just eat their business out of business, not wanting to share.) would fit.
::: spoiler I always found it funny how Mads Mikkelsen became big in Hollywood movies as a serious actor when most of his work prior (exception being the Pusher movies) had been Danish dark comedies. And 'The Green Butchers' is one of those. I remember quoting it quite a bit like 'I smoke between 15 and 20 joints a day, I wouldn't even smell it if my hair was on fire'.
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My favourite part from that one has always been the monologue about how grinding an animal down and putting it inside it's own asshole is a mythological humiliation humanity has forced upon nature.
Ole Thestrup was such a good comedic actor for many of the same movies, his deliveries were so friggin' funny. It's a shame this clip doesn't have subtitles, but it starts out with the scene you mention.
Oh, wow, wtf. Oh, wait it's ginger. That is still deeply disturbing, but not quite so bad as the dirty bandages and scar tissue covered auto-cannibalising amputee that I saw at first glance.
That's......oddly specific. Are you a time traveler trying to normalize your lifestyle in the future (our present) from a time period where it was normal for a very short period of time in a very specific region?
it wasn't normal, he was a horrible serial killer and is a legend in Hannover where I live. sorry I'm not a time traveler. there's even a children's song about him.
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Those eyes. Those cold, emtpy eyes.
Scary eyes. Richard Scary eyes.
Welcome to the family, son
That's fucking brilliant, and I would applaud out loud if it would do any good
God that's good!
I'm pretty sure all those cuts are human so this is perfectly normal.
Looks like a nice way to introduce children to poor people who vote right wing.
And you’re a good way ro introduce children into how to classify people instead of standing with them.
Standing with right wingers never but I'll quote one on the issue here "how do I reach these kids?.."
I heard somewhere that society's only real jobs are the one you can depict in a children's book, but I don't know about this one.
Well, pigs will eat anything, and anyone.
They'll eat their own, in some circumstances, though it's usually only going to be in bad conditions, or opportunistically. It's extreme rare to see it happen among feral swine, though it does sometimes occur. But wild pigs will eat any dead critter they run across, even other pigs. It's more rare that they'll eat another pig they know. It does happen, but even if you live where the damn ferals are endemic, you might only see evidence of it a handful of times over decades.
So, out of all animals that you'd think of for kid's stories, a pig is probably the most appropriate pick for a butcher. Maybe a cat or dog (though I think cats would just eat their business out of business, not wanting to share.) would fit.
Butcher by day. Loan shark by night. Don't be late with your payments.
Who’s to say it’s not human?
The pig would say the same thing about humans
Which is a bit unfair. I've not butchered any pigs, and I've only ever eaten one or two humans!!
(My autocorrect switched butchered to buggered above. (Un)Luckily (?) I had time to proofread and catch it before posting.
Watch The Green Butchers.
::: spoiler I always found it funny how Mads Mikkelsen became big in Hollywood movies as a serious actor when most of his work prior (exception being the Pusher movies) had been Danish dark comedies. And 'The Green Butchers' is one of those. I remember quoting it quite a bit like 'I smoke between 15 and 20 joints a day, I wouldn't even smell it if my hair was on fire'.
:::
My favourite part from that one has always been the monologue about how grinding an animal down and putting it inside it's own asshole is a mythological humiliation humanity has forced upon nature.
Ole Thestrup was such a good comedic actor for many of the same movies, his deliveries were so friggin' funny. It's a shame this clip doesn't have subtitles, but it starts out with the scene you mention.
Well, if this wasn't a good use of my time, I don't know what could have been: Fired up Kdenlive and my copy here, so now people can enjoy this scene without context but with English subtitles, if so desired.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2xUynRdzzsM
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_food
Possible patron at my market stall:
Ooh, hey, are those chicken fingers, they look nice, how much?
Me, a human:
Ar-herhm, Uh yes! Chi... i-iiicken fingers yes!
Ff-f-finger lickin' good!
I have this same thought every time I see the Gin Gins mascot
Oh, wow, wtf. Oh, wait it's ginger. That is still deeply disturbing, but not quite so bad as the dirty bandages and scar tissue covered auto-cannibalising amputee that I saw at first glance.
What about Donald Duck? He’s eating a chicken.
Ducks and chickens aren't the same animal. They're both birds, but plenty of birds eat other birds from other species.
Well, I have never seen a duck eating meat, but it is just me, move on.
Ducks are omnivores. When they stick their heads underwater, they're trying to catch prey like small fish.
Like humans, pigs eat (relatively) anything
You already know the answers
Nazi pig: "Those pigs weren't real pigs, they're vermin that should all be butchered."
He really loves his job.
Chickenpork for dayz!https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y4xytsouUYo&t=26s&pp=2AEakAIB
No worries, it's all kosher
What is that from? I think I had this one.
Well it's only fair!
Pig is ikizukuri.
Well if this was modern day america this would be wage slave kapo working at Jeff bozos Whole Foods. The modern reality is scary.
Its a picture of a cop
No no, cops kill minorities, not cops. Not even cops who are from minorities (usually).
"There is no cannibalism in children's literature! And when I say 'none,' I mean there is a certain amount."
I wouldn't worry about it, animals don't feel guilt about cannibalism.
I mean......does your local butcher shop serve human meat?
come over to Hannover Germany shortly after WW1, visit fritz haarmanns butcher shop and buy some meat to find out.
That's......oddly specific. Are you a time traveler trying to normalize your lifestyle in the future (our present) from a time period where it was normal for a very short period of time in a very specific region?
it wasn't normal, he was a horrible serial killer and is a legend in Hannover where I live. sorry I'm not a time traveler. there's even a children's song about him.
guy becomes a serial killer, and sells human meat
"That guy's a legend!!!"
"Daddy, is it bad if I sing songs about the murderous man?"
"Honey, it would be bad if you DIDN'T sing songs about the murderous man!"
Here's the song on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/f5U3J069As8
That do anything for ya.....megadeath???
Because there is pork in the photo?
Strips are clearly bacon. The vast majority of sausages are pork.
Oh and there's a full ham hanging up (with the star on it)
Sorry I mispoke on sausages. The vast majority contain pork. Also, no, must sausages are at least 52% "meat" https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/how-much-pork-is-in-your-sausage-agh7z1h30Aj5
Don't try to tell us that fruit is any better
At least that one looks alarmed about the whole thing.