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A candid and revealing glimpse behind the scenes at the tension, anticipation and excitement that builds as our would-be porcine champions and their proud owners primp, preen and prepare to step out onto the hallowed straw of the world’s most celebrated pig shows.
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Call my agent—I can’t work under these conditions!
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There ar e more t han 20 milli on pigs o n Spanish farms. N o wonder c ompetitio n is so fie rce.
These little piggies went to market ‌
Two go od reas ons wh y I should win.
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Do they have a “cute” catego ry at these pig shows?
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