Friday, January 27, 2012

When pigs fly...


When pigs fly, as these surely plan to do, are they circumnavigating the globe?

I was not sure of the interpretation but found this window amusing.




Rue Vivienne
75002, Paris

31 comments:

helen tilston said...

It certainly grabbed our attention and I love the image of the books, globe and pigs
Thank you
Helen xx

French Girl in Seattle said...

Some smart little pigs! ;-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

Rob-bear said...

I don't think they're flying. I think their job is to hold down the books (which might float away otherwise).

Oui?

orvokki said...

Sweet por bigs. They seem to have the whole world's weight on his shoulders (the snout). I think that they can not fly because of it.

Pierre BOYER said...

J'adore !
;-)

Pierre

Rob Siemann said...

Well yes, they go to Pigtown, Baltimore.

Leon Sims said...

Love spare ribs, love crackling, pork belly. Yuummmmm. Love pork.

s.c said...

Lovely pigs. I agree with Rob-bear that must be bookstand pigs and so they do . In this case standing on books. Great find.

this is Belgium said...

curious.. bookstand pigs with wings and then the globe..you got me !

brattcat said...

oink oink...that's porcine for 'me, too.'

M said...

Too too funny! Love the angle and wonder at the intention (although there probably was nothing more intended except to attract attention --- and it has --- world wide attention! As always, great eye, Genie!

Louis la Vache said...

HAHAHAHA!!!!!
Un chochon volante!!!!

Sky Watch Friday

martinealison said...

Il est dit que les porcs ont une très grande intelligences... eux-ci sont peut-être des littéraires...
Gros bisous

Janey and Co. said...

I certainly agree with amusing.

Harriet said...

I think martinealison is on to something. The French always love to have a double entendre.

Starman said...

Nah, they're just planning their next vacances.

ruma said...

Hello, Genie -- Paris and Beyond.

  Your splendid works enhance charm spectator still more.
  The warmth such as the fireplace will be offered to the audience in harsh this winter.

  I praise your wonderful work.

  The prayer for all peace.
  
Have a good weekend. From Japan, ruma ❃

Pat said...

A travel shop? Looking for a country where they don't eat pork?

:<)

TheChieftess said...

Heh, heh!!! This can explain soooo much!!!

MadAboutParis said...

And I spy Genie in the corner...covering up her pretty face with that "honker" camera!!!

Alexa said...

I'm thinking Bibi is right. :~} That looks like the Bibliotheque National reflected in the window—were you with Virginia and Peter?

Virginia said...

Lardon on the wing? HA
V

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Alexa, Holly and I were in an apartment just a block away and were walking to Metro Bourse when we saw this window. You are absolutely right about the Bibliotheque National across the street.

I do love discovering scenes such as this and wondering the intention of the window designer.

I do wonder if the expression "when pigs fly" translates to French.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bises,
Genie

Randy said...

This pair are too cute.

Jack said...

Love it! If I were there, I would have been elbowing you for the better position to shoot the picture.

Joe said...

A great find Genie. It would make me stop too.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

There's no way you could have walked past this window without taking a picture Genie, it's just too much fun!

Sara Louise said...

These are too cute! I would love to have these little winged pigs at my house :-)

Kate said...

Perhaps they're trying to locate Miss Piggy!

Nathalie said...

Did you know that the French saying for "when pigs fly" is "quand les poules auront des dents" (when hen have teeth) ?

Merisi said...

Wonder if those pigs have a frequent flyer pass! ;-)