GUINEA-PIG, n. A small Brazilian animal of the genus Cavia and frequently called the cavy.
In the opinion of the President of the California Academy of Sciences it is rather a dog than a pig. He grounds his judgement upon the classical admonition Cave canem.
2008 Update: The officially sanctioned dish of Peru and enlightenment. Metaphorically, a test subject, such as a scientist's journal submission.
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Tasty, though not as much fun as chipmunks.
There is something really unappetizing about reading of Peru's favorite dish whilst eating breakfast. Otherwise, I am most pleased to be your first test subject.
DISCLAIMER: no pigs (guinea or otherwise) were harmed in the typing of this message. I can not, however, say the same for my breakfast. Bacon, anyone?
aarrgggg... lesson learned: he who types slowest is not first.
GUINEA PIG, n. Alpha tester. Or any user of Microsoft® products.
Bierce's assignment of the guinea pig to the Canidae on the basis of Cave canem is erroneous, not to mention libelous. Everyone knows that the phrase refers to Neanderthal-era corporal punishment ("caning").
Could it be a money-hog for those of the Cockney persuasion? xoxo
Guinea-Pig: I am glad the thinking has it in the dog family. I don't eat dogs or those cute little Guinea-Pigs whatever they are.
Guinea-Pig:
"Dont call me in the middle of the night no more
Dont expect me to be there
Dont think that it'll be the way it was before
Dont think that i care
Im not over u yet
And i dont wanna be ur" Guinea-Pig
http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/n/nina/i_dont_wanna_be_your_friend.html
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GUINEA-PIG n.
OC, whenever I try out a new recipe. So far he seems to like it.
I don't know it, I have never eaten one.
A grabby person from Western Africa. I'm a PA-Pig.
When I was a kid, my Mom made me clean the guinea pig cages. Those things multiply like rabbits. We had the long hair Peruvian variety, and they have a habit of gnawing on each other's hair.
Venus, they're more fun eaten live.
Sauerkraut, you're co-first, I say. Cuy is usually supper fare, I believe.
Amoeba, the neanderthal era that continues?
Mireille, it could be if Cockneys had money.
Jim, how does a gentleman of your age and distinction find lyrics like that?
Quilly, guinea pigs should be more cautious in a kitchen.
Ariel, it tastes like chicken. (Me either.)
And I a CA-Cavy, blogmama.
Terry, probably a conflict between guinea pigness and Peruvianity.
Some dancers stick them up into their butt before they perform.
We're guinea pigs it's just not everyone knows it.
I was watching something one night recently about Peru where these folks went to a well known local Peruvian Guinea Pig baroque pit ....icky.
Hey Doug, I didn't expect a question as a reply. But,,,
I couldn't find the song I used to sing that I can't remember, this one is close. And I like the singer on the video on that link.
She ...
Oh yes, we are discussing guinea pigs here, aren't we (supposed to be)? :-)
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Actonbell, I suspect a nice coati flavor.
Icy, I learn a lot from you, too.
Cooper, a rococo pit would be grosser.
Jim, this is a lawless blog. Was the one you used to sing Gershwin?
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