According to Wikipedia, "When pigs fly" is an adynaton, a way of saying that something will never happen. The phrase is often used for humorous effect, to scoff at over-ambition. There are numerous variations on the theme; when an individual with a reputation for failure finally succeeds, onlookers may sarcastically claim to see a flying pig. ("Hey look! A flying pig!") Other variations on the phrase include "And pigs will fly", this one in retort to an outlandish statement.
Wikipedia also has a "doctored" image of a flying pig!
Well.....look no more for the real thing! Old World Christmas has
their very own "Flying Pig" making its debut this year!
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