2007-01-08 13:31:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
lol i think its the other way around :P
2007-01-08 14:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term "pig" originated during the 60's. A surge of anti-war Vietnam protests amoungst the younger generation were prevelant. The police often attempted to use tear gas to disperse rioters. Of course the police used gas masks, for their protection, that looked like the pigs snout! Ergo....the term "Pig." The law enforcement officers obviously used the same term to counter the less attractive term with "Pride..Integrity...Guts!" The term "COPS" generated by the English is "Constable on Patrol." By the way....I do believe you meant to ask "Why are COPS called PIGS?"
2007-01-11 15:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They started calling the cops "pigs" in the 60's...I'm surprised that the nickname has stuck all these years really.
2007-01-08 23:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by oscpressgirl66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought cops were called pigs.
2007-01-08 21:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For all of you officers out there, I heard this expression and I always remembered it. The Term PIG stands for Pride, Integrity and Guts -PIGS
2007-01-08 23:18:45 · answer #5 · answered by anton_29207 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I had pet pig, I'd probably name him "Deputy". I think it would be cute. Pigs are adorable. I think my husband would get a kick out of it. :o)
2007-01-08 21:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by BrutalBaby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because pigs are known to be very intelligent.
2007-01-08 21:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's actually in acronymn for Constanence on patrol.
2007-01-08 23:14:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause they eat alot and are always out of shape?
Just a guess....
2007-01-08 22:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by 8 - ßăļļ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋