Porky Perspectives: The 3rd little piggy had roast beef—not all piggies are vegetarians. And some do go wee-wee-wee all the way home—deal with it!
Porky Perspectives: What Nursery Rhymes Really Teach Us About Being Yourself
“This little piggy went to market,
This little piggy stayed home…”
And then there’s that piggy—the one who had roast beef (not a vegetarian, apparently), and the one who went “wee-wee-wee” all the way home. What was going on there? Adrenaline rush? Roast beef high? Existential piggy crisis?
Whatever it was, that rhyme isn’t just random nonsense—it’s surprisingly deep.
Because piggies, like people, are all different—and that’s the point.
Let’s dive into this nursery rhyme remix and unpack the porky wisdom behind being fully, unapologetically you.
1. Diversity Is Natural (Even Among Piggies)
Not all piggies prefer tofu.
Some are early risers, others are night owls powered by caffeine and chaos.
And yes—some go “wee-wee-wee” after a long day because… they’re just feeling their feelings. Okay?
The point? Differences aren’t just normal—they’re FUNomenal™.
If every piggy (or person) acted the same, life would be a snooze-fest.
2. No Judgment, No Side-Eye
We’ve all given Karen the stink-eye for putting pineapple on pizza. Or questioned Dave’s choice to wear socks with sandals in July. (Respectfully… why?)
But here’s the thing: that nursery rhyme doesn’t roast the roast beef piggy.
It doesn’t shame the one squealing with joy on the way home.
It just says: “Here they are. Deal with it.”
A little less judgment, a little more curiosity? That’s how we grow.
3. Use Humor as Your Superpower
The genius of the rhyme is that it’s silly on purpose.
And that silliness? It invites us to laugh with the piggies—not at them.
Life’s too short to take every quirk seriously.
So next time someone’s behavior makes you tilt your head and go, “Huh?”—maybe smile instead of sighing.
Ask, “What’s their roast beef?”
(Metaphorically speaking. Please don’t ask that at vegan brunch.)
4. Channel That “Wee-Wee-Wee” Energy
Let’s not overlook the final piggy—the one having an absolute moment on the way home.
Was it chaos? Yes.
Was it authentic? Also yes.
That piggy is a vibe. A reminder that joy, energy, and embracing your weird are nothing to hide.
We’ve all got a little “wee-wee-wee” inside us—let it fly.
✍️ Note to Self: Life’s too short to be anyone but you. Roast beef, “wee-wee-wee,” fuzzy socks and all. And if someone has a problem with it? Well… they can just deal.
Final Thought: Celebrate the Porky Perspectives
At the end of the day, the nursery rhyme isn’t just about piggies—it’s about people. It’s a reminder that differences aren’t just okay; they’re what make us interesting.
So, let’s celebrate the roast beef lovers, the “wee-wee-wee” enthusiasts, and everyone in between.
AI Sidekick Alert: Today’s Quote was unpacked and shaped with more than a little help from my brilliant, behind-the-scenes AI tools.
About Tony
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Tony Brigmon | Speaker—Emcee | TonyBrigmon.com
Tony Brigmon is a party animal. He’s been known to stay up well past nine o’clock drinking root beer and telling G-rated jokes. Sure, the neighbors complain, but that doesn’t stop him. Because Tony is serious about having fun. Serious fun, with serious results.
As a result of his questionable spelling skills, Tony learned at an early age that his name spelled backward is “YNOT.” As in, “YNOT take a closer look at his book?” Or “YNOT smile when you should be crying?”
Tony was a Southwest Airlines “Insider” and the former “face” of their renowned culture as their official “Ambassador of Fun”. At Southwest Airlines, “fun” was the power of “positivity” that helped catapult a small carrier into a force that changed the airline industry.
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Former CEO of Southwest Airlines Howard Putnam says: “Tony has a gift for blending fun and capturing ideas in a manner that sticks for audiences.” Tony’s friends say that no one should have so much fun while sober. Tony’s wife said she has had about all the cheerfulness she can stand.
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