‘The Three Little Pigs Revisited’: New Version With Recycled Houses and ‘Miscommunication’
- Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:10pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Remember the childhood story “The Three Little Pigs”? Complete with animals, action, and some life lessons about not taking the easiest route, the tale has become a classic. And despite variations over the years, the core story remains the same. Until now.
A new version of the story is now popping up in the classroom as part of the the fourth grade reading textbook Storytown: Winning Catch 4. In that book’s version, the wolf has a sudden heart attack while trying to blow down the third little pig’s adobe house. The three little pigs rush to his aid, save him, and while trying to flee from him once recovered, realize that the whole “huff and puff and blow your house down” thing was a simple “lack of communication”: the wolf actually wanted to move in with the pigs and was testing each abode’s structural security.
The story is complete with housing shortages and houses made of recycled newspaper and aluminum. An electronic version can be viewed here by picking theme two, lesson eight.
One reader, however, sent The Blaze a two-page excerpt from the updated version, which is being used in at least one school in Shelby county, Alabama:
This isn’t the first time the pigs have faced scrutiny. In 2008, another version of “The Three Little Pigs” came under fire for not being politically correct. Then, a British educational system award panel turned down a new version of the story called “The Three Little Cowboy Builders” because it was offensive to Muslims, Asians, and builders.
“Is it true that all builders are cowboys, builders get their work blown down, and builders are like pigs?” a panel of judges asked.
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Comments (112)
JohnnyJT
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 5:48pmSomemore of Step 3, from 5 Steps To Control.
Report Post »freevn
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 5:42pmCertain kinds of animals cannot live together. The natural behavior the wolves will lead them to maul little sheep or these poor little pigs, sooner or later. The original story teaches kids to understand that there are beasts out there and they cannot be trusted. It’s wrong to politicize the kid world and poison their minds with ideologies.
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 5:19pmWow, thats hard to defend, so I’ll just say “its Bush’s fault!”
Report Post »Star Spangled
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 5:11pmIf that book comes into my house I will personally return to the school board , so I’ll know who to campaign against in the next board election .
Report Post »MUDFLAPS
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 5:09pmWe have doubled up on cooking cookies since ole miss ovama started her crap.
Report Post »Caffeinated Texan
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 5:09pmEyes… bleeding… need… duck… tape…
Report Post »SHOOTnCRASH
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:55pmWe are sooo doomed.
Report Post »magicboop
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:50pmOh for god sake! A vegetarian wolf? These Libs need to go! Stay away from my house, child, and life!
Report Post »Country
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:49pmSo now the wolf is a vegetarian and the pigs are spreading the wealth and it’s the perfect social justice ending.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:47pmThey are back already the progressive piggies are at a PARTY to celebrate a ficticous victory? Will someone PLEASE go behind the doors to that PRIVATE party and tell them it’s just a FAIRY TALE?
Report Post »Johnnyp1958
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:46pmThe wolf was a 99er and when his unemployment ran out the 3 little pigs chopped up the wolf with an Axe while he was asleep
Report Post »bbquizzle
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 8:30pmGet out, not funny.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:46pmWolf represents the Socialist. With mouth watering desires, they can’t wait to get into your business.
Report Post »DSTSS2010
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:43pmWe American Citizens are represented by the pigs and the Wolf represents Illegal Aliens. Got it?
Report Post »Adam
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 6:18pmThat’s actually exactly how they see the situation. Nice observation.
Report Post »angelfishguy
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:43pmOh my God!!! What are we teaching our kids? Maybe cooperation and comunication are the answer. When a terrorist with a machine gun approaches, just talk nice to them, sounds right.
Report Post »mallsniper
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:40pmFace it folks
Report Post »When it comes to public school systems,
Your kids are not your own,
Your country is not your own,
Your values are not theirs.
Your children spend more time, (awake), with these people than they do you.
So whose children are they?
M31Sailor
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:57pmMy kids were schooled at home about what types of people they would meet in their lives. Teachers were at the top of the list(my wife is a teacher) of people that they had to be leery of. They are both good readers of people and for the most part have good friends.Good Schooling begins at home.
Report Post »Sailor
eteme
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 5:09pmNot for long sailor, they have in the wings home schooling elimination… you don’t know haw to raise your child that is clear…Did you teach your child about global warming did your child get proper sex-education at age 7.. I bet not…I tell you what how about this…. you can home school your child as long as they use this skype program and govt. sanctioned online schooling material. Also a social worker will have to visit your home once a week?? If your house is not up to the code your children will have to go to public school…
How would you like that…it’s in the works…
Report Post »barthom
Posted on November 11, 2010 at 1:52amAnyone who home schools should join HSLDA.org (home school legal defense association). They defend home schoolers grandly, consistently, for a small legal-insurance fee. They are really good. I don’t think those regulations that you suggest will take hold, though I know that they are often suggested. People need to choose alternative types of education for their children, so that the kids will learn the parents’ values. The small local schools were good because they were right near the homes and small enough for parents to approach. The unionization of schools was their downfall. Home schooling is producing a good product.
Report Post »barthom
Posted on November 11, 2010 at 1:55amM31Sailer – I think he meant his kids are schooled at home ABOUT people. He didn’t say which type of academic schooling his kids actually get.
Report Post »SHOESHINEBOY
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:36pmwelll more proof…life in the future is going to be a complete SNAFU..worse then it is now…
Report Post »Nov_2nd
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:34pmthis is sick
Report Post »mrlogan3
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 7:30pmAgreeing with you, and I’m a liberal. The first story teaches responsibility. I get the intent here, but it detracts from the original point.
Joseff
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:34pmThat ain’t right, it just ain’t right. Gonna make sure I have a copy of the classic, and start reading it to my granddaughter.
Joe
Report Post »troyvar
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 5:11pmIn the original, the first two pigs were actually eaten.
Report Post »jbhansen
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:32pmSo if someone asks me “nicely,” I’m expected to move over, let them in, and not only that — but also REMODEL THE HOUSE so it will be more suitable for them??? And I bet the wolf didn’t pay a dime for any of it, did he?
Report Post »eteme
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 5:11pmyep and your house gets remodeled to his liking..then he eats you in a month…the book leaves that part out…
Report Post »oldoldtimer
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 7:47pmIsn’t that what they did in Russia? Move people into other peoples houses against their will. This is taking charity too far. Mandated charity is Socialism..
Report Post »eteme
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:30pmYes just as long as the “Wolf” got to put a cameras in the house and special beacon on the pigs and watch every move they do to make sure they were “ok” *Gesture * wink wink. After all what are the lil’pigs gonna do when faced with the big bad wolf… Becuse you are all Homer Simpson type casts…
What a damn crock, the scary part is this is really in a childs book…WTF?!?
Report Post »sawman
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:22pmWolfie wanted a handout. Wanted to crash on somebody elses dime. Surely, we must all agree that he is entitled.
Report Post »AmericanStrega
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 10:09pmWe do, or at least I do. And stop calling me Shirley!
Report Post »AmericanStrega
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 10:10pmI don’t agree with entitlements, really. I just wanted to use the“shirley” line. :)
Report Post »halfbrain
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:21pmwhat? how are the Three little pig” offensive to Asian? I’m offended…we love roasted pigs.
Report Post »drbage
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:38pmIt’s offensive mainly to Muslims since like Jews, they do not eat pork.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 8:16pm@DrBage
Also add into that the Adventists; no eat or touch the pork.
Report Post »mike1029
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 6:00pmIf it was banned because Muslims don’t eat pork, why wasn‘t it also banned because Jews don’t eat pork. Or is there some bias against Jews?? I’m not Jewish or Muslim, I’m just asking.
Report Post »EPROM
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:21pmAll I know is that a BUNCH of little pigs just got blown out of the House of Representatives.
halfbrain
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:27pmLOL, good one.
Report Post »drbage
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:37pmBut the big, bad wolf is still there huffing and pufffing and doing her best to blow the American house down.
Report Post »john seven eighteen
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:21pmOh My Effin Gosh!! I think I must have awakened in the friggin Twilight Zone. Anyone seen Rod Serling? Please?
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:31pmLittle Red Ridinghood will become a lesbian
Brawny paper towel guy will become a gay lumberjack
Tom and Jerry to become best friends and help each other go vegan.
This indoctrination is the down fall of the empire.
Report Post »Mannax
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 7:47pmActually, with Tom and Jerry, they went from being enemies to being friends years ago.
Report Post »staythecourse
Posted on November 11, 2010 at 12:01amAnimal Farm.
Report Post »cheryl defelice
Posted on November 11, 2010 at 12:54pmJohn Seven Eighteen
I also see Rod Sterling!
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 7:42pmI am still stewing over Speedy Gonzales…He was one of my favorites…
Report Post »rogerroger
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:20pmIn the words of Admiral Ackbar, “It’s a trap!”
Report Post »Does anyone remember Little Red Riding Hood?
It won’t be long, and that wolf is gonna be waking up to plates of bacon and sausage for breakfast.
untameable-kate
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:34pmI just read it to my son, he is disgusted.
Report Post »M31Sailor
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:37pmI see many Liberal Piggys, Socialist Piggys, Progressive Piggys, Communist Piggys< Democrats All, being slaughtered and eaten by a host of Tea Party, Conservative, Patriotic Hunters
Freelancer
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:39pmAt least we will know that he’s not a Muslim wolf looking for Jihad then….
Psychosis
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:48pmand wolfy helped pay the rent with his welfare check, and the third piggy knocked up the first piggy so she could get foodstamps, and the the second piggy quit her job because welfare paid more and she wanted to explore her creative side
on.second.thought
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 6:17pmSocial Justice…spoon fed.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 6:19pmThis is a total perversion of the original story indeed.
Report Post »AmericanPatriot01
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 6:45pmPerversion? Distortion? Lies? YES TO ALL!!! This is just another way for the liberal trash to indoctrinate our children into numb-nut thinking!!! The wolf will work his way into their home and utilize their charity till the little piggies get fed up with the lazy bum. As soon as they get tired of feeding the dirty begger he will take offense to it and the fight will ensue, next thing you know, the now FAT WOLF will have eaten them and possess all their property.
The story should go along came “Ol’ MacDonald” Shot the wolf (had it skinned and stuffed) and rounded up the pigs, delivered them to the slaughter house, and made a bundle to maintain his farm. THat my friend is the american way. God Bless America.
Moonbat
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 7:07pmShakespeare, it ain’t. But it’s not exactly the fall of the Republic. I‘m actually much more creeped out by M31SAILOR’s rant above about killing and eating people.
oldoldtimer
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 7:44pmFREELANCER: Not really since it is ok to lie and deceive to expand and spread that religion among the infadels. Then again there is the pig thing. As a moosleem there is no danger of the wolf eating the pigs. Just blowing them up.
Report Post »LUDWIKA BRONISLAWA
Posted on November 11, 2010 at 1:54amIDK about you all, but I was pretty much done with ‘The Three Little Pigs’ by the time I started elementary school. More indoctrination, are we surprised?
Report Post »Voronin
Posted on November 11, 2010 at 2:22pmAdmiral Ackbar ftw. nice :)
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 7:38pmHeh, Does anyone remember little bunny foo foo? Check out this video to it, it is hilarious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a84IowoW00w
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