Gwen Solomon happened upon a magnificent beast on 69th street between Broadway and Amsterdam on Thursday around 11:30 a.m. The animal’s owner, however, was feeling very camera-shy.
“Would you believe this pig was on 69th Street and Broadway today? I have no idea what he was doing there (looked like taking a walk), but I grabbed just this one photo before the owner started to yell at me. So I asked what he was doing. He said he didn’t have to answer questions. Okay then. I moved on. We get a lot of weird happenings in New York but this is pretty much a rare event.”
Are you sure that’s a pig?
Ooooh…ooohhhh…….ooo-weeee!
How can I meet him!
He’s gorgeous!!
Ummmm….he IS a “He”, oui??
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Hey now. No need to insult this nice pig.
Wow, what a striking critter! Too bad the owner couldn’t tell you more about him/her. I’ve had pet-pig fever ever since seeing that TV commercial for Chase retirement services: It features a hip-looking retirement-age couple walking their pet pig on a leash to some funky music while onlookers stare. The pig is small, white, kind of hairy and (to me) very cute!
MJ I love your comment!!!
Happy Passover!
And during Passover, too.
But think about it, this is not the first pig on Broadway.
He doesn’t have to answer questions nor do you have to stop taking photos.
Quite correct, on both counts.
As a photographer, I am sure you are well aware of the, “If you can see it, you can photograph it” rule that applies to subjects on or visible from public property.
Nonetheless…
One who walks with a pig on the streets of NYC can only expect to arouse curiosity and questions. There is a polite way to decline answering them. And, of course, there is a polite way to request (not demand but request) that someone not take photos (Though, in this and any number of other situations, it hardly seems realistic that no one will.)
From the description, it doesn’t sound as if this pig owner was terribly polite or reasonable.
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That was great.
Ha!
Sounds like the owner is a bit of a douche. You had every right to snap a photo.
“douche”? Must you be so vulgar? Can’t you express yourself more maturely?
Seems to me if you are walking a pig on Broadway, you better be prepared to answer some questions about it!
Sure is very rare. And the owner is weird.
Searching for truffles?
Don’t pigs have to comply with leash laws? Do you have to curb a pig?
It’s a Vietnamese pot belly pig. George Clooney used to have one. They’re adorable when they’re babies. Many people have made the mistake of assuming they stay small – an cute. Very friendly and bright, I hear. Buy a pig is a pig. Probably looking for a kosher deli…
Bright? Arnold Ziffel was the valedictorian of his class! (look it up)
S’wonderful, S’marvelous, S’wine store here?
Will wonders never cease??
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Did it have lipstick on?
No leash?
Sauce for the dog…