What do you think of when you hear the phrase “when pigs fly”? Do funny images of pigs with wings fill your mind? This common saying is used to express the idea that something happening is highly unlikely or even impossible.
For example, if you ask your parents when they’re going to buy you a brand new Ferrari, the answer might very well be: “When pigs fly!” You can spend a lot of your time scanning the skies for flying pork, but your chances of seeing a flying pig are about the same as seeing a shiny new red Ferrari in the driveway.
So why pigs? And why flying? Why couldn’t people just say, “Never. Not a chance!”?
People have used colorful phrases for centuries to get a particular message across. We usually call such phrases “figures of speech.”
These phrases convey a sense of humor and allow people to put a positive spin on things without seeming so negative. Instead of simply saying “no,” someone can communicate the same message in a way that makes it sound — technically — possible.
After all, couldn’t pigs fly one day? Granted, their weight and lack of wings weigh heavily against their chances of taking flight. Plus, there’s the whole question of desire. Do pigs have the urge to fly? Without that internal motivation, the seemingly-impossible will probably never become possible.
No one is certain exactly who developed the phrase “when pigs fly.” An old reference to pigs flying appears in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. However, scholars believe Carroll may have picked up the phrase from the Scottish, who allegedly had been using the phrase for a couple hundred years.
They may be right. John Withals’ 1616 English-Latin dictionary lists the proverb “pigs fly with their tails forward.” That similar phrase was apparently used back then as a clever reply to people who made overly-optimistic statements.
There are also those who believe the phrase may have gotten its start in America. Long ago, before the Industrial Revolution, farming was the primary occupation for most Americans. It’s not surprising that many common sayings that developed back then had an animal or farm background.
For example, long ago, farmers used to transport pigs for slaughter along rivers on small barges. If it was foggy, people on shore could only see the pigs’ heads above the fog. This made them look like they were flying through the clouds. This might have given rise to the popular saying.
Other countries also use animals in figures of speech to represent the impossible. For example, many countries use the phrase “when cows fly.” Other countries, such as France and Spain, use phrases like “when frogs grow hair” or “when hens grow teeth.”
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We loved the pig clip. We thought it was hilarious! Our parents might answer “when pigs fly” if we asked; to have a hundred dollars, for a brand new room, to drive their car, for a pet pigeon, or for a new computer.
We think tomorrow’s wonder may be about when you button your pants, when your brother gets on your nerves, or when your sister gets on your nerves.
Hello to our Wonder Friends in Ms. Bayko’s Class… oh should we say “oink!”?
We like the different scenarios you presented — we bet if we asked our parents to drive their car, they would respond “when pigs fly”, too!
Thanks for visiting us at Wonderopolis today! We love when you share your ideas and guesses with us– it’s so much fun to learn about Wonders of your own!
When will pigs fly is a funny term and I’ll admit that it is used around my house a lot, plus sometimes in my past years someone’s asked for candy and the teacher would say: “If pigs fly!”
I think that tomorrow’s wonder of the day will be either a robot or an old-fashioned video game in an arcade.
Happy pickles!
Hey there JC! Thanks for letting us know that the term “when pigs fly” is used in your house, too! We think your teacher has a great sense of humor, too!
We’re glad you commented on today’s Wonder, JC, and we are WONDERing if you’ll help us learn something new today… what does “Happy Pickles” mean? Perhaps there’s a new holiday or greeting that we don’t know about yet! Our Wonder Friends would LOVE to learn more about it!
We thought the video was hilarious. It was a good way to start our day!
WOHOO, we’re glad our Wonder Friends in Mrs. Jones’ Class are starting the day with a smile on their faces! That’s how we like to start the day, too! Thanks for joining in the fun today– have a WONDERful Wednesday!
The video was so funny! We loved it! We think it was the best video yet! We have watched them all year long. It is one of our favorite parts of the day.
We think our parents might say “When pigs fly!” when we ask:
“Can I have $100.00?”
“Can I have a new iPad?”
“Can we live in a mansion?”
“Can I have a spaceship?”
“Can I have a 3DS?”
“Can I have another dog?”
“Can I stay up all night on a school night?”
Thanks for jumpstarting our minds every morning!
Mr. Lensman’s Class
WOW, we’re so proud of our Wonder Friends in Mr. Lensman’s Class– you have formed a WONDERful list of questions that might receive the response “When pigs fly!”
Thanks for sharing your comment with us- we’re glad today’s video and Wonder made you giggle and smile! We hope our Ormie gets a cookie soon! He tried so hard!
That was so funny! I loved it!
WOHOO, thanks so much Sheena! We are happy to hear that today’s Wonder put a smile on your face!
Dear Wonderopolis,
I love the video it is funny I hope to see it again today.
Hi there, Wonder Friend Johnathan– we’re glad that today’s Wonder made you smile! We hope you and some of your friends, classmates or family members will watch our Wonder video again– we love Ormie the pig!
I think this video was funny and entertaining. I love watching the pig try and fail. He makes me laugh especially when the jar fell on his head and he couldn’t eat the cookies. I hope there’s a part 2!
Hello Tanner! Today’s Wonder video was LOTS of fun– we’re so glad you enjoyed it! Poor Ormie the pig was doing everything he could to get to those cookies!
We don’t have a part 2 to share with you, but we Wonder if you can do some research of your own about “Ormie Pig” and his WONDERful creators!
I thought this video was hilarious and I would think that the creater should make more of these kind of videos!!!! This was the best video of my life!!!! Thank you for making this video!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you make another one!!!!!!
We agree, Hannah, we think today’s Wonder video was fantastic to watch! We can’t take credit for creating the video, but we’re glad to share Ormie the pig with you!
We Wonder if you’ve ever heard someone respond to a question you asked with “when pigs fly”?
We loved this Wonder!! We even made Science connections to the video!! We LOVE Wonderopolis!!!
HOORAY, that’s SUPER news from our Wonder Friends in Ms. Haley’s Fifth Graders! We are so proud of all of you for WONDERing with us AND connecting flying pigs to your science lesson! WAY TO GO! Have a WONDERful Wednesday!
We thought today’s wonder was hilarious. We LOVED Ormie! We talked about making inferences with this video and also completed a story map… amazing since there were no words! We are learning about figurative language and will be focusing on idioms and cliches next week. This was a perfect start to that study! Olivia’s mom often uses the phrase “on a slow boat to China” with her.
We think tomorrow’s wonder will be about robots, the movie iRobot, mother’s getting mad at their children because they’ve “pushed their buttons”. We think it is WONDERful that JC was one of the first commentors!
Way to go, Wonder Friends in Mrs. Ski’s AM Class! Your story map sounds WONDERful!
Today’s Wonder sounds like a perfect introduction to your language arts lessons next week– WOHOO! Olivia’s mom has another great example of figurative language!
We like your very creative guesses for tomorrow’s Wonder! Great work using your imaginations!
Dear Wonderopolis,
We really loved the video. It was so hilarious and crazy! What gave you the idea to write this article?
Sincerely,
Mrs. Johnson’s class
Well thank you, Wonder Friends in Mrs. Johnson’s 4th grade class! We LOVE to hear that today’s piggly-wiggly Wonder made you giggle!!
One of our Wonder Friends asked quite a silly question and another friend responded, “When pigs fly!” We all looked at each other and thought… I WONDER where that expression came from! Have a WONDERful Wednesday!
Today, we practiced how to use “when pigs fly”. For example, Natalie asked for an airplane and we said, “When pigs fly you’ll get an airplane”.
He he, we think that’s a great response to Natalie’s request! Nice work Wonder Friends in Mrs. Utter’s Kindergarten Class! Keep up the SUPER WONDERing today!
Good morning, Wonderopolis!
Pigs really do fly in Cincinnati, Ohio http://www.mpna.com/fpqrp/pighist.html In fact, there is even a big race called, The Flying Pig Marathon.
We made some of our own “pig-tastic” statements and wanted to share them.
Mrs. Phillips will become the president of the United States when pigs fly.(Mrs. Phillips)
I will become a bee when pigs fly. (Tyler)
I’ll get my face painted when pigs fly. (Avery)
I will touch a porcupine when pigs fly. (Lauren)
I will be a super hero when pigs fly. (Aiden)
When I’m older, I will ride in a limo when pigs fly. (Rylie)
I will go into the woods when pigs fly. (Shyanne)
I’ll eat lobster when pigs fly. (Kara)
I’ll ride the Diamond Back when pigs fly. (Colton)
I’ll own a monstor truck when pigs fly. (Sam)
I’ll get a pet king cobra when pigs fly. (Gage)
I will be a cat when pigs fly. (Megan)
I will touch a cat when pigs fly. (Grace)
I will be rich when pigs fly. (Jack)
I will touch a pigeon when pigs fly. (Logan)
My parents will let me have a cat when pigs fly. (Abigail)
I will get another dog when pigs fly. (Gavin)
I’ll get a dog when pigs fly. (Hallie)
We LOVED the video today. There was lots of laughter in our classroom. We even watched it two times. It was a WONDERful way to start our day!
We hape you have a pig-abulous day!
YOWZA, our friends in Mrs. Phillips’ WONDERful class are hard at work today! We are so impressed with all your creative sentences that include the phrase “when pigs fly”!
Also, thank you for sharing the information about the origin of “flying pig” and the half and full marathon that takes place in Cincinnati! How very COOL!
Thanks for watching today’s Wonder video (twice!) and smiling with us today! We hope you have an oink-tastic day!
HAHAHA!!!! That video was so funny!!! I like today’s wonder. It is awesome!!
Thanks!
=Bryleigh=
P.S. Thanks for wishing me a happy birthday! It was great!!
Hey there, Bryleigh, thanks for smiling with us today! We’re glad that Ormie the pig made you laugh today! We’re glad you had a great time celebrating your 13th birthday, too!
Awesome thanks can pigs fly?
We bet you’ll find out if you check out today’s Wonder, Michael! We bet the video will put a smile on your face, too! Let us know what you think after reading our oink-tastic Wonder!
Pigs cannot fly stop lying.
Hey there, Anna! We’re glad you’re WONDERing with us today! You’re right, pigs don’t fly in real life, but in today’s Wonder video, Ormie the pig sure wishes he could fly! We hope you have a SUPER day… thanks for commenting!
You rock.
Right back at you, Wonder Friend Papa! We hope you’re having a WONDERful Wednesday!
This is plain stupid.
Hi there, Marco! We’re sorry to hear that today’s Wonder wasn’t one of your favorites, but we appreciate your comment. We hope you’ll come back to Wonder with us again soon! Have a SUPER day!
I think today’s wonder was great!! I loved the video and the article. They were so funny. I hope you can do a wonder on dogs sometime! Thanks!!:)
=Berkleigh=
WOHOO, we’re excited that you liked today’s Wonder, Berkleigh!!
We’ve got some good news for you– dog Wonders galore:
Wonder #660– Can Dogs and Cats Get Along? http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/can-dogs-and-cats-get-along/
Wonder #646– How Long Is A Dog Year? http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-long-is-a-dog-year/
Wonder #539– Why Do Dogs Chase Their Tails? http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-do-dogs-chase-their-tails/
Wonder #507– Do Prairie Dogs Bark? http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/do-prairie-dogs-bark/
This is soooooooo funny I have to recommend this to my teacher hahahaha.
HOORAY, Wonder Friend Piggs! We hope you and your Wonder Friends share today’s oink-tastic Wonder with your teacher! It’s made all of us at Wonderopolis giggle with delight!
Why not ” when dogs speak English”?
Hi there, Christine MC! We think that’s another GREAT example of a figure of speech! Nice work, Wonder Friend!
I think because when they die they go to heaven.
What a SUPER creative answer to today’s Wonder Hailey! We’re so happy you’re using your imagination with us today! HOORAY!
Hey there, Wonder Friend Blakeleigh! HOORAY for today’s piggy Wonder! We think Ormie is one creative pig, even if he does break the trampoline! Have a SUPER day and thanks for visiting Wonderopolis!
Thank you Wonderopolis for making us giggle and laugh this morning!
We made up our own funny sayings that we could say to people-
When lizards have beards!
When people have frog skin!
When the moon turns purple!
When horses fly!
When kittens fly!
We think our parents will say “When pigs fly” when we ask them these questions-
When will I get a new iPad?
When will you buy me a real movie theater?
WHOA! Mrs. Thomas’Tigers are on a roll! Thank you for sharing all your phrases! We bet our Wonder parents would also respond to your questions the same way– “when pigs fly!”
Thanks for WONDERing with us today!
We thought that today’s wonder was hilarious. JD thought that Ormie was very determined to get the cookies. Kaden thought Ormie was funny. Bella thought it was a little porky smelling (like fishy). Kaylyn thought it was hard for Ormie to eat the cookies with the jar on his head. JK thought it was funny when he was using a chain saw to cut the floor. Jacob thought it was funny when he tried to use the airplane.
We think tomorrow’s Wonder will be about buttons, getting mad, robots, old fashioned video games, remote controls, or making your parents mad.
Pigs will fly when pigs fly.
Today’s Wonder gave us the giggles, too! Our Wonder Friends in Mrs. Ski’s PM Class are using their AWESOME imaginations by sharing their thoughts about today’s Wonder! Nice work!
Thanks for getting creative and posting your guesses for tomorrow… we can’t wait to Wonder with you again! We hope it will be before ‘pigs fly!’
Well I’m back with some facts about when pigs fly, from what I’ve read and this is true when pigs do fly bad things are supposed to happen like when your on a date a pig will come and take the person you’re dating.
WOW, thanks for sharing that WONDERful information with us! We’re glad you did some research of your own, Wonder Friend T! We hope nothing bad happens to you– we wouldn’t want you to have to use the term “when pigs fly” to describe your day!
Today we started to celebrate Wonder Wednesday. The video was really funny and spectacular. We learned about idioms when we were reading: Capture the Flag. Other phrases like when frogs grow hair, hen grow teeth were new to us. In our art class, we are making “piggy banks” and some of the banks have wings. We started building our own wonder books to use every Wednesday. We think tomorrow’s wonder might be about elevators or another idiom about when your buttons get pushed and you are really mad.
Oh my goodness, our great Wonder Friends in Mrs. Caplin’s Class are really on a roll! We LOVED the words you used to describe today’s video: funny, spectacular! How appropriate!
We think your Wonder books sound like a SUPER way to put your imagination, writing skills and creativity to work! All of you will be Wonder authors by the time you finish! YIPPEE!
We can’t wait to see you soon… tomorrow’s Wonder is going to be STELLAR, just like your guesses!
Dear Wonderopolis, I loved the pig video it was so funny when the pig kept falling.
He he, thanks for sharing your comment with us, Hailey! We LOVE that today’s video really made you smile!
That video clip was so ridiculously funny. He tried every single way to get the cookies from slingshot to rocket to a chainsaw. The ending was the funniest of all because he finally got the cookie but as he is about to take a bite, the jar landed on his head.
ha ha ha ha ha!!
Alright, we’re glad that today’s Wonder video put a smile on your face, Tyler J! We think that Ormie the pig is a determined animal, but poor Ormie never tasted his delicious cookies! You did a great job summarizing today’s video clip– nice work, Tyler J!
I loved the pig video, the rest of my class did to I’m so happy that my teacher showed us this website.
Meagan
HOORAY Meagan! We’re glad that you and your WONDERful classmates were giggling after watching and reading today’s Wonder! We hope you’ll visit us at Wonderopolis very soon! Have a SUPER Wednesday!
The pig video was pretty funny! Actually our class says, “it was HILARIOUS!”
HOORAY for our Wonder Friends in Mrs. Romanowksi’s Class today! We are glad to hear that Ormie the Pig made you chuckle! Thanks for WONDERing with us today!
It was fun to read the wonder today and learn so much from it!
That’s GREAT news, Mark S! Thanks for sharing your comment– we hope you have an oink-tastic day!
Hey it’s Avery again!!! I’ve heard the term “when pigs fly” alot but never have I seen a pig trying to get cookies off the fridge. I wonder if a pig has ever flown it would be incredible if they have before and I hope you will get back to me soon thanks for your time .
From: Avery
Hey there, Avery! We’re glad to hear that our oink-tastic Wonder put a smile on your face! We think it would be amazing (but quite rare) to see a pig fly, but you never know…!
I love that phrase and when I was in third grade I was obsessed with cars and asked my parents for a Ferrari and they said “when pigs fly”.
WOW, that’s quite a grand request, Will! We bet your parents have a great sense of humor! We hope you keep WONDERing and learning about different type of cars, like the Ferrari!
Hi I love animals so I went to this website then the first thing I saw was when will pigs fly so I clicked then I saw the video and it was HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey there Monkey Geek! We’re so happy that our Wonder video, featuring Ormie the pig, made you giggle! We think poor Ormie deserves a cookie after all that hard work! We have an entire category dedicated to animal Wonders! Check it out: http://wonderopolis.org/category/animals/
I really liked today’s wonder of the day. It was interesting and the video was very funny. I new about the term when pigs fly, but not when hens grow teeth or when frogs grow hair or when cows fly.
Thanks for sharing your comment about our oink-tastic Wonder, Velma K! It was fun to learn some new figurative speech phrases with you today, including “when hen grow teeth!”
That was the most hilarious video I have ever saw on wonderopolis so far!!! I hope you put a another video like that on wonderopolis again!!!
Well thanks so much, Autumn! We’re glad to put a smile on your face– so many of our Wonder Friends were giggling after watching our Wonder video! We hope to see you soon… before pigs fly!
I LOVED IT! MY CLASS WAS LAUGHING THE WHOLE TIME! IT WAS AWESOME!
HOORAY Wonder Friend I love gummy bears! We are glad that you and your Wonder Friends enjoyed our oink-tastic Wonder! Thanks for stopping by Wonderopolis to say hello!
I laughed out loud at school.
That oink-tastic Wonder made us giggle, too, Gabe! Thanks for sharing your comment with us– have a GREAT day!
I loved the video it was very funny.
* when snakes grow legs
* when sharks grow hair
* when people grow four legs
* when dogs get four eyes
Well thanks Nikole! We’re glad that we our oink-tastic Wonder made you laugh! Have a SUPER Friday!
It was hilarious.
Thanks so much, Galifinakis! We’re excited that our oink-tastic Wonder was right up your alley! Have a SUPER day, Wonder Friend!
I think pigs will never fly.
We bet you’re right, Hannah! We think that has something to do with the phrase “when pigs fly”– maybe that’s why it’s so popular!
That was so funny.
We’re glad you were giggling at our piggy Wonder, Sarah! Thanks for joining the fun at Wonderopolis– have a SUPER day!
This was hilarious haha.
We’re so glad you liked our oinking Wonder, Mia! Thanks for joining the fun at Wonderopolis– we’re glad we’ve got you giggling!
That was funny.
Thanks for laughing with us, Thomas!
I loved it but it didn’t answer the wonder sorry to be picky.
Thanks for your comment, Kai HI! We really appreciate your comment! We know that pigs can’t fly but we learned about the origin of the saying “when pigs fly!” We’re glad you’re WONDERing with us!
Ok I thought it was will pigs fly sorry wonderopolis.
Hey there Kai, we’re glad you’re WONDERing with us! We hope you checked out our piggy Wonder video and read about the phrase “when pigs fly”! It was lots of fun to learn something new… and we couldn’t stop giggling after watching the video! Have a SUPER day!
When the sun will rise in the west.
What a great response to the question “When Will Pigs Fly?”, Breezy! We like your style! Keep up the great work, Wonder Friend!
That video was so funny it had my whole entire family laughing. Today’s wonder was amazing I loved it so much! see you tomorrow.
Sincerely Danielle
We’re glad to hear that we put a smile on your faces, Danielle and her WONDERful family!
I think that we could make mechanical pigs for flying… then it won’t be a figure of speech!
He he, we like your style, Zoe! We think that’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
We loved the video. It was hilarious.
Thank you, Wonder Friends in Mrs. Marshall’s Class! We are glad that you were laughing with us– Ormie is a funny pig!
Hi I love Wonderopolis it’s amazing.
That’s such SUPER news, Teddybear! Thanks for letting us know!
I think that the pig thing isn’t good. I think that pork is supposed to stay on your plate. Maybe cows because cow get in trees because of tornados.
We like your idea for changing the phrase to “when cows fly”, Aaron! Thanks for sharing your comment with us!
I am sorry for the comment that I have posted I think that the pig thing is funny.
That’s okay, Aaron! We respect all our Wonder Friends’ opinions and comments here at Wonderopolis! We are glad that you enjoyed the video, too!
That video was soo awesome!!!!
We’re so glad you both liked it, Tess and Sabrina! Thanks for smiling and WONDERing with us!
That is so funny!
We’re glad that our oink-tastic Wonder made you giggle, Abigail! Thanks for chuckling with us!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
You’ve got it, Aaron! We are glad you’re WONDERing with us! Hope to see you soon!
NNNNOOOOTTTT!
THE PIGS AREN’T GOOD.
Hey there Bob, thanks for letting us know how you feel about pigs! We hope you learned something new from our Wonder… have a terrific Thursday!
I hate pigs so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey there James, we appreciate your opinion about pigs. We Wonder what you learned from our Wonder? We hope you had fun WONDERing with us!
Can you do a wonder on pandas I love them! And wonderopolis maybe do one on how much they eat or something.
What a great idea, Panda! Thanks for suggesting a Wonder of your own! We have been WONDERing what pandas like to eat… and how much, too! In the meantime, you can check out a Wonder about endangered animals, like the panda, here: Wonder #152– How Does a Species Become Endangered? http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-does-a-species-become-endangered/
I think in the future humans will fly.
WOW, that would be pretty WONDERful! We think you have a great imagination, Andy! Keep up the GREAT work!
The pig video was too cute!
We’re glad you liked it, Savannah! It was fun to watch!
That’s funny.
We’re glad you chuckled at our oink-tastic Wonder, Nathan F!
That was really funny wonderopolis can you put something else really funny like that again on your website.
Oh we’re so excited that you liked our oink-tastic Wonder, Janhavi!
We try to pair funny, cool videos with each of our Wonders! 
Have a SUPER day! 
Hi it is panda I want a panda wonder really badly. I love wonderopolis.
We’re glad you mentioned a Wonder of your own, Panda! We are so excited that you are dreaming up Wonders of your own– that makes us smile! It takes some time to create Wonders here at Wonderopolis, but we are happy that you nominated one of your own! Thanks for reminding us, Panda!
My sister will stop annoying me when pigs fly!!!!!! BUT WHAT ABOUT WHEN THE COWS COME HOME??
-Jackson
He he, we think that’s a funny way to use the term “when pigs fly”, Jackson B! We like the other idiom you suggested, “’til the cows come home”! We think that one refers to someone who stays up late…! Have a SUPER day!
The movie was really funny. The information was great. We are doing a school project on it because it’s a cool topic. Thanks!!!
He he, we’re glad we made you smile, Sarah and Caitlin! We hope your school project is great, just like you!
This is very funny.
Ormie has us laughing so hard our eyes started watering, Brayden! We’re glad you liked our oink-tastic Wonder!
HAHA
Pigs fly that is awesome.
We Wonder if you have any other expressions to share, Ry?
I LOVE THE VIDEO THAT WAS HILARIOUS!
He he, Ormie is one funny pig! We are glad you’re WONDERing with us today, Emily!
I love pigs but I wonder if they will fly soon. Hopefully.
We think it will be a long time before pigs fly, Isabella, but it’s fun to Wonder about it!
I loved the pig clip. It was so funny. I learned a lot. I wonder what tomorrow’s wonder will be.
Wohoo, thanks for your comment, Rylen! We are glad that Ormie made you smile! We’ll see you soon!
Why does the pig want the cookies?
We think Ormie the pig is hungry, Crystan! Maybe Ormie has a sweet tooth!
So your saying pigs can’t actually fly someday? Aw man! But is it actually possible someday to have pigs flying around in the future? It would be soooooooooo awesome I want A FLYING PET PIG IN THE FUTURE!!!!!:3
TODAY’S WONDER WAS AWESOME!!!!!!
THANKS,
Katherine Wang
Thanks for sharing your comment, Katherine! As of right now, pigs cannot fly. However, who knows what the future holds? We bet a pet pig would be fun, but a LOT of work! Thanks for WONDERing with us today!
I like ormie pig.
Ormie is such a WONDERful pig, Nathan! We’re so glad that you’ve been WONDERing with us today!
I have seen a pig fly. My brother threw it across the room.
Okay, maybe it was a stuffed animal.
Hey there, Bananapeel81! We think, even though it was a stuffed animal, it’s cool that you did see a pig fly! We like your creativity!
I teach Technology Engineering and Design for students in a NC high school. Part of the course involves problem solving. I plan to use this video as a humerous introduction to the concept of problem solving. I thing even my high school students will enjoy the clip.
Hi there, Michael! Thanks for sharing your comment with us– we’re delighted that you enjoyed Ormie the Pig as much as we have! Thanks for letting us know that you plan to begin your lesson plan with the video– we think everyone will get a chuckle out of it!
We look forward to hearing how it went! 
We loved the #828 one today! It made us chuckle! Then we watched the pig one, that one we laughed our butts off. We are wondering what it will be tomorrow.
Hi there, Wonder Friends in Mrs. Atkinson’s book club! We’re glad to know that you’re laughing with us! Today’s Wonder video, as well as “When Will Pigs Fly” really make us chuckle, too! Thanks for WONDERing with us, and we hope to see you soon! Perhaps you can visit the “Wonder What’s Next” section; you can share your guesses with us!
Dear Wonderopolis,
Hi I’m Ayejah . Maybe pigs will fly some day! Wonderopolis is awesome our whole class loves it, one of are favorite is why do feet stink ? I learn new stuff every day just by reading an article! What your favorite wonder of the day? Thank you!
Your new friend,
Ayejah
Hey there, Ayejah! Thanks for sharing your awesome comment with us! We’re SUPER glad you’re here– we LOVE meeting new Wonder Friends!
From stinky feet, to flying pigs to the English language, we LOVE to Wonder! We have more than 800 Wonders to share, that sometimes it’s difficult to pick a favorite! We’ll share this cool Wonder with you: Wonder #710– How Does Technology Change Lives? http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-does-technology-change-lives/
This is so funny! I hope you make another funny one. Thank you!!!!
We’re still laughing from this oink-tastic Wonder, Shalize! Thanks for sharing your comment! HOORAY for WONDERing!
HAHAHA the video is so funny I was laughing the whole time. I feel bad for the little piggy.
Hey there, Carlos! Ormie the Pig had us giggling for DAYS! We’re so glad you enjoyed WONDERing about pigs flying with us– we sure hope Ormie got a cookie in the end!
HOHOHAHA! That is funny!
We’re glad you’re chuckling with us, Kathy! HOORAY for Wonder Friends! Thanks for making us smile!
I LOVE THE PIG CLIP!!
Hey there, piglover! We’re so glad you enjoyed our Wonder about your favorite subject– pigs! Ormie sure is oink-tastic! Thanks for sharing your comment with us!
I loved the “When Will Pigs Fly’ video. I liked it when the pig used a slingshot to try to get the cookies when he could have shook the frige to get them. It was the funniest video I have ever seen.
We’re so glad that Wonder video made you smile, Logan! We think it’s great that you’ve been WONDERing about other ways Ormie the Pig could have moved the fridge, too! Nice work! We hope you have a WONDERful day!
Dear Wonderoplis,
I love this wonder. I’ve been studying pigs and I think it would be great to bring up the term “when pigs fly”. One question I have is why do they say “When PIGS fly”? It could be when dogs fly or when cats fly.
Can’t wait to read more!
~Hayley
Hey there, Hayley, we’re glad to hear that this Wonder is connected to what you’ve been studying! We think it’s cool that you’ve been WONDERing about other animals that would fit for this phrase, too, like dogs or cats! Thanks for sharing your comment today!
It is very interesting my favorite part was when the pig cut around the fridge and it fell through the floor and landed on the next floor.
We’re glad you’re WONDERing with us, Irish! Thanks for telling us about your favorite part in our oinktastic Wonder! Ormie the pig really makes us smile! Thanks for sharing your comment today!
CAN YOU SEND ANY MORE FUNNY AND CRAAAAAAZZZZYY VIDEOS?
We love your enthusiasm, Shalize! We bet you have some cool Wonders to share, and perhaps you even seen some videos that would be great for Wonderopolis, too. We’d love it if you would share those with us! You can email us at hello@wonderopolis.org or nominate your own Wonders here: http://wonderopolis.org/nominate-wonder/. We’ve already received some emails from you! Thanks!
I always heard the phrase when pigs fly.
We’re glad you learned more about it, Mining Kitten! How fun!
I love this video. At first I didn’t know what the phrase when pigs fly meant now I do! Thanks so much for this video!
HOORAY, we’re so glad you learned about the phrase “when pigs fly” and you smiled while WONDERing! HOORAY!
That is so funny and cute.
That’s super funny.
We’re so happy this oink-tastic Wonder made you smile, Zoe and Lexis! Thanks for joining Wonderopolis and Ormie the pig as we learn about pigs… and if they really CAN fly!
That is so funny! I really liked the end when the pig was just going to eat the cookie but the bowl landed on his head it was hilarious!! =)
Hahaha-that is hilarious!
Hey there, Ellen and Kaden! HOORAY for WONDERing! Thank you for sharing your comments about Wonderopolis and our piggy Wonder! We Wonder if you have ever heard or said the expression “When pigs fly”?
My little sister loves this video.
Thanks for sharing this Wonder with your sister, Amaryllis! You sure are a great WONDERing WONDERful sister!
If pigs fly, it would be like flying bacon in the sky!
By the way, can you post a video about the greek gods? I searched mythology and i didnt see it.
Flying bacon in the sky?! What a sight THAT would be! Thanks for your suggestion about a possible future Wonder about Greek gods! Hope to see you again soon, Wonder Friend Chamani!
This is so funny. How do you animate everything?
We’re glad to know you have been laughing with Ormie the pig today, Alyssa! While we cannot take credit for the awesome Wonder video, we sure did enjoy the animation!
I think this is a funny topic. Do you think it’s funny? This is Cool5 signing out.
Hey there, Cool5, do you read us? It’s Wonderopolis signing in! Thanks for sharing your comment about Ormie the pig and his adventures in the kitchen! All he wants is a cookie! We like thinking about how we can use the phrase “when pigs fly”… you can check out some of the comments from other Wonder Friends- there are some great ideas!
Thanks for visiting us today, Cool5! This is Wonderopolis, signing out!
At school today I showed my comment to Conner my classmate. He was like did you post that and I was like Yeah. I love you guys!
How cool, Wonder Friend Alyssa! We love having an awesome Wonder Friend like you! We hope you and Connor will come back to Wonder with us again!
I liked the video but there were no flying pigs just a pig trying to get some cookies.
Hey there, Justin! We bet Ormie the pig wished he could fly to get to those cookies! Thanks for sharing your comment!
We think that it’s very humerus if pigs will fly. Maybe in the future there would be a flying pigs.
That sure would be cool, Wonder Friends Gaya and Yui! We can only imagine if we looked up and we saw pigs and birds flying beside one another! How neat!
My parents has used the phrase “when pigs will fly” when I asked them if I could get a bunny for my birthday. They also said that my dog might eat it.
I LOVE this video and you guys are awesome! But I have a question for you guys can you guys make more animation videos?
Thanks for WONDERing with us today, Alyssa! We are so glad you enjoyed our oink-tastic Wonder! While we LOVE animated videos, we don’t always create the videos that are part of the Wonders of the Day! Thanks for being a great Wonder Friend and sharing your suggestion!
Hey guys thanks for replying to my wonder. Hope you make more animated videos. Plus I have you an idea for tomorrow’s wonder it`s called Do the Beatles have a secret talent? And make it an animation video of the Beatles doing a secret talent. You can choose the talents. bye!
Hey Alyssa! Thanks for sharing your comment – we are THRILLED that you have some awesome Wonder ideas of your own! We LOVE WONDERing about secret talents… and hidden talents, too! Wonder #684 is just for you! http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/are-you-talented/
Hey guys! I just saw the comment you sent me at home. You are right WONDER 684 is perfect for me. I can’t watch it right now because I’m sending this from my iPod touch and it won’t let me watch that video. ;( I promise I will watch it at school tomorrow. Bye.
Hey there, Alyssa! We are glad you’re WONDERing with us, and we look forward to hearing from you after you view the Wonder video at school! Have a terrific Friday, Wonder Friend! Keep up the great work!
Hi guys I am at school reading your comment and can you name some funny animated videos you made? But don’t name carrot crazy, ormie, and monster making kid whatever. Anyway please name the animated videos by 2:30 please. Bye.
Good afternoon, Wonder Friend Alyssa! We are glad you’re WONDERing at school with us today! We are so lucky to have WONDERful friends who share their very own videos with us… so Wonderopolis doesn’t create or animate any videos right now. Thanks for asking, Alyssa!
Hey guys, I was thinking you guys could make a video about me like I’m a 9 year old girl who has light brown hair and loves fashion and you can call the video Do you know Alyssa Wacker? What do you think? Bye.
Hey guys, HAPPY MAY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy to send you a comment today. Silly wonderopolis, you did not reply to my comment. Well bye. HAPPY MAYDAY!
Hey there, Wonder Friend Alyssa! We love that you’ve been sharing so many comments with us– you’ve got an awesome imagination! We’re sorry we didn’t respond to your comment above, but we Wonder if you can create a Wonder all about yourself? Or perhaps you can create a Wonder all about someone close to you, like a family member or friend? Happy May 1st!
Funny
Doesn’t Ormie the pig make you chuckle, Dayton? Thanks for WONDERing with us today!
Awsome. It would be cool if he was flying now goodbye.
We’re so glad you liked WONDERing with the help of Ormie, Alex! We wish Ormie could fly, too– he really wanted to get to those cookies!
This video is so funny I watched it a million times.
We bet you have been laughing non-stop, Abby! Ormie the pig is WONDERful, isn’t he?
This was so funny I love it!!!!!!!!!!!