History Main / BrainyPig

If the pig is [[FunnyAnimal anthropomorphic]] or can [[TalkingAnimal talk]], expect them to have GeekPhysiques and be scientifically-minded, philosophical, BigFun, or a combination thereof. If they're just a normal pig, they might show an understanding of human languages, or be able to do amazing tricks.

Usually, the Brainy Pig will be portrayed sympathetically, though they may be a deceptive schemer or an InsufferableGenius. The Brainy Pig is less likely than less intelligent pigs to be a MessyPig, PervertedPig, or GluttonousPig, though it can happen. See FullBoarAction for another trope about pigs and CunningLikeAFox, CleverCrows, IntelligentPrimate, ElephantsNeverForget and TheOwlKnowingOne for other animals stereotyped as intelligent.

Usually, the Brainy Pig will be portrayed sympathetically, though they may be a deceptive schemer or an InsufferableGenius. The Brainy Pig is less likely than less intelligent pigs to be a MessyPig, PervertedPig, or GluttonousPig, though it can happen. See FullBoarAction for another trope about pigs and CunningLikeAFox, CleverCrows, ElephantsNeverForget and TheOwlKnowingOne for other animals stereotyped as intelligent.

* ''LetsPlay/{{Technoblade}} was [[AnimalMotifs often associated with]] pigs, as his main Minecraft skin is a pre-1.16 PigMan in RequisiteRoyalRegalia. He was also known to be very clever and strategic in PVP fights.

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* ''LetsPlay/{{Technoblade}}'': Yes.

* Pig/Alpha-Pig from ''WesternAnimation/SuperWhy''.

* In Creator/IDWPublishing's ''WesternAnimation/TransformersBeastWars'' comics, Razorbeast the wild boar was the primary leader of the Maximal forces that opposed Magmatron, depicted as being tenacious and resourceful. Over the course of the comic, he's shown to be a cunning leader and a skilled fighter who defeats opponents stronger than he is through use of clever tactics.

If the pig is [[FunnyAnimal anthropomorphic]] or can [[TalkingAnimal talk]], expect them to be scientifically-minded, philosophical, BigFun, or a combination thereof. If they're just a normal pig, they might show an understanding of human languages, or be able to do amazing tricks.

If the pig is [[FunnyAnimal anthropomorphic]] or can [[TalkingAnimal talk]], expect them to be scientifically-minded, philosophical, or a combination. If they're just a normal pig, they might show an understanding of human languages, or be able to do amazing tricks.

* ''WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes'': WesternAnimation/PorkyPig is often shown as a little more intelligent and sensible than most other characters and so is usually portrayed as the StraightMan, particularly when he's paired with WesternAnimation/DaffyDuck.

Usually, the Brainy Pig will be portrayed sympathetically, though they may be a deceptive schemer or an InsufferableGenius. The Brainy Pig is less likely than less intelligent pigs to be a MessyPig or GluttonousPig, though it can happen. See FullBoarAction for another trope about pigs and CunningLikeAFox, CleverCrows, ElephantsNeverForget and TheOwlKnowingOne for other animals stereotyped as intelligent.

* In the ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'' episode "Little Gift Shop of Horrors", the segment "Abaconings" invokes this trope. Waddles the pig eats a substance that causes him to become very intelligent, to the point in which he even gains the ability to build inventions. [[spoiler:However, at the end of the story he realizes that he'd rather spend time with his friend/owner Mabel, and decides to reverse the effects of the substance.]]

* Inverted in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZelda'' games, where recurring BigBad Ganondorf is a cunning SorcerousOverlord, but his beast form Ganon is almost always a raging, primal giant boar or PigMan who relies solely on brute strength (in the ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOracleGames,'' this was because the ritual required for his resurrection had been botched).

* ''VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire'' introduces Spoink and Grumpig, two highly-intelligent Psychic-type pig Pokemon who are themed around the proverb about "casting pearls before swine"-- turning said pearls into literal pearls of wisdom carried around by the Pokemon.

* ''LetsPlay/Technoblade'': Yes.

* ''LetsPlay/Technoblade'':

Usually, the Brainy Pig will be portrayed sympathetically, though they may be a deceptive schemer or an InsufferableGenius. The Brainy Pig is less likely than less intelligent pigs to be a MessyPig or GluttonousPig, though it can happen. See FullBoarAction for another trope about pigs and CunningLikeAFox, CleverCrows, and TheOwlKnowingOne for other animals stereotyped as intelligent.

* Zigzagged in ''WesternAnimation/InvaderZim''; while pigs, like all other animals, are portrayed as disgusting and filthy, there are a few examples: the pig in "Germs" is implied to ride a motorcycle and Shadowhog, an anthropomorpic pig from "Gaz, Taster of Pork", can use his hooves as fingers, play video games, do ballet, and is smart enough to use the bathroom in an area that is separate from his palace.

* Zig-zagged in ''WesternAnimation/InvaderZim'':
* While pigs, like all other animals, are portrayed as disgusting and filthy, they are a few examples: the pig in "Germs" is implied to ride a motorcycle and Shadowhog, an anthropomorpic pig from "Gaz, Taster of Pork", can use his hooves as fingers, play video games, do ballet, and is smart enough to use the bathroom in an area that is separate from his palace.

* ''Literature/DiaryOfAWimpyKid'': In "The Long Haul", the Heffleys accidentally winding up adopting a piglet. The piglet turns out to be very smart; he can use a potty, and in the next book, "Old School", he even learns to walk on his hind legs, use the TV remote, and communicate with Manny's See-n-Say.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': Plopper, although heavily downplayed does still have slightly above average intelligence for pigs,possibly justified since his secret identities are Spider-pig (''Franchise/SpiderMan'') and Harry Plopper (''Franchise/HarryPotter'')

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