Winnie the Pooh wonders if Piglet has swine flu

This funny picture shows a famous illustration of  Winnie the Pooh and Piglet walking together through the snow, Piglet wrapped up in his scarf pondering how lucky he is to have a friend like Pooh, whilst Winnie the Pooh prepares to off the young pig if he sneezes. In a topical reference to Swine Flu, the H1N1 virus sweeping the world, we see Winnie the Pooh in a more cynical light than A. A. Milne ever pictured him. Countering the sweet and typical thoughts of Piglet come Pooh Bear‘s colder and less characteristic thoughts. Check it out.

Winnie the Pooh and swine flu

Let me know if you have seen any other topical jokes around concerning Swine Flu in the comments below. Is Swine Flu being overplayed in the media in your opinion?

Dan the man.

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