2007-06-09 13:51:29 · 29 answers · asked by Lou B 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I would have to say true - we do not deserve the name.
And most of us are very health and body conscious.
The name became popular in the 60's and 70's but was cited in the Oxford English Dictionary in an 1811 reference to a "pig" as a Bow Street Runner--the early police force, named after the location of their headquarters, before Sir Robert Peel and the Metropolitan Police Force. Before that, the term "pig" had been used as early as the mid-1500s to refer to a person who is heartily disliked.
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2007-06-09 14:08:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you thought the term pig arose in the 1960s, you're in for a surprise. The OED cites an 1811 reference to a "pig" as a Bow Street Runner--the early police force, named after the location of their headquarters, before Sir Robert Peel and the Metropolitan Police Force (see above.) Before that, the term "pig" had been used as early as the mid-1500s to refer to a person who is heartily disliked.
The usage was probably confined to the criminal classes until the 1960s, when it was taken up by protesters. False explanations for the term involve the gas masks worn by the riot police in that era, or the pigs in charge of George Orwell's Animal Farm.
While police officers usually don't mind being called "cops," they aren't usually fond of the term "pig." A policeman's lot is not an 'appy one.
2007-06-09 14:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
True, they DONt deserve
most people who have been on the" Wrong side " of the law will disagree
"If you thought the term pig arose in the 1960s, you're in for a surprise. The OED cites an 1811 reference to a "pig" as a Bow Street Runner--the early police force, named after the location of their headquarters, before Sir Robert Peel and the Metropolitan Police Force. The usage was probably confined to the criminal classes until the 1960s, when it was taken up by protestors. False explanations for the term involve the gas masks worn by the riot police in that era, or the pigs in charge of George Orwell's Animal Farm."
From Groink, we have another explanation, nearly as old, and also referring to Sir Robert Peel and his men, with a bit clearer of an explanation as to why they were pigs:
"Police - pigs
Back in 1809, Sir Robert Peel entered the House of Commons in London - he developed a passion for Sandy Back pigs found in Ireland and began to breed them in Tamworth. Soon, these pigs were known as Tamworth pigs. Pig slang was commonplace in Tamworth because of this, it was in 1829 that the relation to police came into it.
Politicians were concerned about the way London was policed and Sir Robert Peel changed things - his changes resulted in the formation of the Metropolitan Police. This is why police are referred to as 'Bobbies' or 'Peelers'; they were Bobby's boys...
Due to the pig nature that Tamworth had become, the police suffered the same fate as other Tamworth products did: They became related to pigs. "
2007-06-09 14:00:37 · answer #3 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Pig (zodiac) They souldn't care about the pig name. Whats wrong with being called a pig..I love pigs!!!!!!!!
The Pig type is usually an honest, straightforward and patient person. They are a modest, shy character who prefers to work quietly behind the scenes. When others despair, they are often there to offer support. This type of person is reserved with those they do not know too well, but as time passes and they gain confidence, those around them may discover a lively and warm-hearted person behind that mask of aloofness.
2007-06-09 13:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by justwonderingwhatever 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some police officers were pigs in dealing with people for the enforcement of the laws. Thus, it must be required that all police officers must be upright in order to change that image. A single pig in their ranks will be devastating.
2007-06-09 16:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no they do not deserve the name. they are well trained professional who go out every day and out their lives on the line.the are forced to wear the many faces of a doctor,psychologist,psychiatrist,peace maker. they are critisized for every move they make.they wear all these faces and still have to do their jobs. all this with the idea of losing theor lives at any moment. they are hman and have family probs just like everone else.the misinformed public demand they be perfect.knowone is perfect but god. they try to do a thankless job
2007-06-09 16:40:46 · answer #6 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do not deserve being called Pigs. But I do not know where the nickname came from.
2007-06-09 13:54:21 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
True, they do not deserve that derogitory nickname. However, I don't know how it came around. Probably the same way "b*tch", "n*gger", and "chink".
ARCop, that's one of the only acceptible way for it to be termed. That one I don't mind, along with Pride Integrity Guts.
2007-06-09 18:55:25 · answer #8 · answered by hockey_gal9 *Biggest Stars fan!* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 16:35:24 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they deserve the name.
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Blessed are the Peacemakers!!!!!
2007-06-09 15:31:40 · answer #10 · answered by ARCop 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋