In a response to the confusion regarding the actual danger posed by the world’s pig population (and in an effort to protect the animals from nations who would off their entire pork-ulation (Hello, Egypt!)), the thoughtful pandemic combatants at the WHO have decided to put the kaibosh on the “Swine Flu.” Rather than stick to the catchy boarish reference that’s been rolling off the tongues of fear mongers and hypochondriacs alike, the global health watchdog has begun referring to the rather virulent matter by it’s technical name: H1N1 influenza A.
News organizations knee deep in pig graphics and sound effects are expected to fully embrace the new term on the same day that pigs fly. Though we guess you could say their germs have already begun to do so.
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