Jessica Simpson: Pork-Free for Pet Pig?

Dog-owners wouldn’t be caught dead eating dog meat. So does that mean people with pet pigs should avoid pork?

Jessica Simpson is pondering this very question on Twitter, revealing: “I’m thinking about getting a pet pig. Does this mean I’ll have to give up pork?”

You might remember Jessica caused quite the controversy last year when she proudly wore the “Real Girls Eat Meat” shirt. Now, it looks like she’s having to decide whether she wants to honor the shirt or the animal.

Of course, PETA has some thoughts on this decision and told US Magazine: “Pigs, who are smarter than dogs and every bit as sensitive to pain and stress, don’t belong in Jessica’s stomach or carted around as her latest.”

What do you think about Jessica’s dilemma? Can she in good consciousness snack on a bacon sandwich while playing with her pet pig? Chime in and share your thoughts!

See more about the teacup pig craze here.

Read more: Eating for Health, News & Issues, Pets

By Michael Parrish DuDell, Ecorazzi

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
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Robert O.

4:10PM PDT on Oct 10, 2011

Thanks.

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Jennifer C.

4:46AM PDT on Sep 18, 2011

Thanks for the article.

Val G.

3:19AM PDT on May 22, 2011

Agree with Mara C...

KrassiAWAY B.

6:25AM PDT on May 18, 2011

Agree with Ann Eastman.

Sheri P.

8:49PM PDT on Apr 18, 2011

First, I have to disagree with her statement "real girls eat meat." I'm a real girl and I don't eat meat. Second, I think if she wants a pig as a pet she better quit eating pig. That is just 2-faced and wrong. Who would want to eat their pet or someone from their pet family????? EWW!

Mara C.

7:31PM PST on Feb 2, 2011

Paul McCartney has the right idea. Never eat anything with a face!

Kristi U.

1:58PM PST on Dec 19, 2010

I don't think she should keep eating pork... I mean, how could she without feeling hypocritical? "I love my adorable little pet pig, but this other one, oh, I'm just gonna eat it." The pig she's eating and her pet piggie are no different.

Teresa W.

3:13AM PST on Dec 19, 2010

Sorry for the double comment. :-(

3:12AM PST on Dec 19, 2010

Winnie the Pooh didn't eat Piglet either.