Everything about piglets

(Beijing Today)
Updated: 2006-12-30 09:59

"Every little thing that you say and do, I'm hung up, hung up on you!" Madonna's hit song, "Hung Up," goes. I wonder whether this "you" could have been a piglet. The pig year is coming fast, and everyone, including you and me, need some decorations.

1. Gangsta pig doll

That's one tough looking pig. Doesn't he remind you of movies like The Godfather, Once upon a Time in America or American Gangster? It's the leading actor Mr Pig! Take him home and put him in your doorway to scare away those mice!

Available: F/5 Huawei Shopping Center, Xidan, Xicheng

Price: 40 yuan

2. Pig-head flowers

Many couples are planning to have a baby this year, since in Chinese tradition, babies born this year will enjoy happiness forever like piglets-well, at least till they're slaughtered and turned into sweet and sour pork. Theseould be great for a wedding ceremony or bridal shower. What I'm worried about is how fat they'll grow in the future .

Available: B1-L-04, 77 Street, Xidan, Xicheng

Price: 150-300 yuan (varies by the number of pig-heads)

3. Pink pig clock

Even in the year of the pig you can't be too lazy. You still have to wake up to go to work each morning, and this clock is the best thing next to being splashed with a bucket of cold water. Besides, who wouldn't love the pig's round face and healthy color? Just don't start taking after his sleeping habit.

Available: Hello Shop, No 52 Xisi Bei Dajie, Xicheng

Price: 48 yuan

4. Mobile phone holder

Stick this to your dashboard and drop in your phone so it can have a safe trip with you. My only concern is, how will the pig react to seeing Beijing traffic? Let me know if you've bought one.

Available: shop33876417.taobao.com

Price: 10 yuan

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