Iowans show off their squealing in the Hog Calling Competition
Lots of competitions happen every day at the Iowa State Fair. And on Friday, both adults and kids participated in one that will have you squealing with laughter.
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Lots of competitions happen every day at the Iowa State Fair. And on Friday, both adults and kids participated in one that will have you squealing with laughter.
The festival will be held at historic Oaklawn Mansion, 3331 Denning Lane in Spring Hill on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 am. to 5 p.m.
Arizona softball will have to solve road struggles to beat Arkansas, reach Women’s College World Series Share this story Created in the 1920s, the Hog Call is one of the most unique chants in college sports. In unison, Arkansas fans slowly raise their arms from their knees to their head while wiggling their fingers and cooing an eight-second “Woo” that builds in volume and pitch. Then they yank down their arms, yell “Pig!” and pump their right fist while delivering a thundering “Sooie!” The process repeats itself. Sometimes more than once. “Woooooooo! Pig! Sooie!” Arizona s...
(pig sounds). >> gretchen: oh, my god. >> tucker: unbelievable! contestants were judged on originality, clearness and vigorous. look at him deliver it. [ laughter ] >> eric: that could be the all-time best hog calling ever. >> gretchen: it's a multi-facetted talent. you have to do the suy and the snort. you want to give it a try? >> tucker: why do i feel threatened by that? i'm not sure. [ laughter ] >> tucker: he is all in. >> eric: yep. >> gretchen: what do they win? we got to find out. >> tucker: i think he's already won. >> eric: he's on fox. that was amazing. extreme weather alert. this m...
The hog callers were out in force showing off skills at an annual country hoedown. in southern alabama. about a dozen of them dressed to impress in cowboy hats and western duds. i don't even want to talk over it. i want to listen to it. [ hog calling ] >> piggy, piggy, piggy, piggy, come on! >> that's original. >> come on, pigs, come on. >> come on, pigs. that's right. these people are hoping to be crowned "hog caller of the year." i think they all sound pretty good. >> she was my favorite. piggy, come on! >> come on, piggy! we'll be right back. ♪ call me call me any time