You Can’t Make This Up…

Everyone knows the story of the ‘Three Little Pigs’? The last time you told that story or heard it, did you ever say to yourself…“That’s Offensive!” If you did, I’d have to call you cookoo.

The story of the ‘Three Little Pigs’ was redone. They named it ‘The Three Little Cowboy Builders’. The revised story has recieved a lot of praise. As of late, however, the book has been rejected by the Bett Award judges because:

1. They would not be able to recommend the story to Muslims.
2. The use of pig’s raises cultural issues in the Asian community.
3. It may also alienate part of the workforce…building trades.

Here is the money shot of the story:[via BBC News 'Three Little Pigs 'too offensive']

…The judges criticised the stereotyping in the story of
the unfortunate pigs: “Is it true that all builders are cowboys,
builders get their work blown down, and builders are like pigs?”…

I have been in the building industry for 15 years. Frankly, MOST builders are pigs! In fact, we take pride in being ‘piggy’. (i.e.: You are being ‘piggy’ with that change order. Translation: You are charging a lot.)

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