I disagree, nothing is more elegant than showing off those back tats. Also, did they call this midwife a pig? Seems a little harsh.

@Bluelake - She's not a midwife, she's a pig midwife. Basic reading skills are so important, don't you think?

Remember ya only "rent" beer.

. Basic reading skills are so important, don't you think?

Also comprehension, as in recognition of sarcasm.

You really need to get over yourself if you're offended by someone simply having a tattoo.

People are simply too uptight and judgemental. It's part of what makes us an angry people.

I want to know how far down that tat goes...

I want to know how far down that tat goes...

I believe it ends with "Use No Hooks".

LOL! I agree. The beer looked delicious; those ugly scars on the back of the bridesmade were trailer trash!

This woman works on a farm raising pigs. Why are people outraged that she was drinking a beer? Because she was also wearing a wedding dress? She didn't suddenly become the Queen of England.

Tattoos beers .. WHO THE HELL CARES.

I actually find that to be a major positive

Thank you

I was at a wedding recently, and on the way to the church the bride was drinking champagne in the limo. What's the difference? And having a sip of beer isn't exactly a comment on a person's character. I wouldn't personally want any, but lots of brides (and grooms) have a drink before the ceremony.

Who cares?

My first thought was that the tatoo was more offensive as well. What is wrong with dinking a beer? It's a bride competition not a car race...who the hell even heard of such a competition anyway.

I don't see anything wrong with this. Maybe she just needed to calm herself. She could have at least been drinking a Steinlager though!

Mockingbird, perhaps that high horse you are sitting on has left you without enough oxygen to think clearly.

Why are they acting like she was drinking from a pitcher not just a bottle.

Stay thirsty my friends !

She was thirsty and a bit nervous...a beer? Champagne? A shot of whiskey? who cares?

The tatts? well..the girl with them looked pretty hot...but the tatts have got to go!

what rock do some of you live under that you are still offended by tattoos? If you don't want one, don't get one.

There are plenty of attractive girls with tattoos, and there are plenty of attractive girls without them. Grow up. Not everyone on the planet thinks the same and has the same likes and dislikes.

Sam Adams... YOU'RE offensive. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a tasteful tattoo.

Ha! People drink Beer. Get over it!!!!!!

Some Lame Name Here

Why are they acting like she was drinking from a pitcher not just a bottle.

This is just a guess, but maybe it is because she forgot to stick her pinky up in the air. That makes her look ghetto, instead of sophisticated. (sarc)

To me, her drinking a longneck beer is a good thing. It shows that she is a regular woman and probably pretty cool, not some pretentious biotch!

I Would buy any one of them a beer.

Having a drink of beer; so-F'ing-what. Would you be less offended if she popped a squat and took a dump?

I just love how they call her a "Beer-Swilling Bride"! I wouldn't consider taking a drink of beer exactly "swilling"! It's not like she was at a kegger with he head under the tap!!!

lol whenever I see a tribal tattoo I always ask them what tribe they belong to.

I'd rather drink a beer than ruin my back with a sh.tty tattoo that has no meaning whatsoever.

Well, there is definitely no shortage of prudes, huh?

slumpbuster

Is that really your pic? Beautiful.

Beer okay. Tat no. They're a total turnoff for me.

MSNBC, really? This is your idea of news?

Wasn't there someone chewing on tin foil or something?

I think I'll just buy a Bugatti Veyron Super Sports and get a can of spray paint and let a graffiti artist do his thing on it. That is what I think of hot chicks with tattoos. I mean if she's already hot whay put a bunch of crap all over her. Now if she were some fat ugly btch then by all means decorate her to hide some of the ugness and fat. But why, just like with a 2.4 million dollar sports car, would you spray graffiti on her, makes no sense at all. A woman of TRUE class, just like a Bugatti doesn't need, have or desire a bunch of crap all over them. Tattoos are for those that totally lack any CLASS, tatoos are for the low life trash of society that only fantasize about having any class, the poser wannabe's. Tattoos are just plain tacky and shty. And when you get old they sag and look even worse and really stupid and funny.

I see nothing wrong with her drinking a beer, but at least put it in a mug or a glass instead of drinking it out of the bottle. I think that's what makes it look so tacky.

I've spent nearly five years in New Zealand and neither the beer nor the tattoos surprise me - it's simply part of their culture. It's not an American culture, it's New Zealand's culture. I continue to be amazed by how many people can't understand there are others on this planet with a different view on how to live an enjoyable life. Perhaps more startling is the hate and criticism spewed forth in judgement.

Antarctic Ice, as a former OAE myself I did my fair share of time in Christchurch and in many cases I will tale Kiwi culture any day! People here are too ignorant here to realize that tribal tattooing is a big part of Maori culture and Kiwi heritage.

A pig midwife? I'd be drunk all the time if that were my job.

You would think wearing a nice wedding dress she'd want to cover the tattoo or wear a jacket to cover it. It detracts from a lovely formal image. You sure don't see the models in the bridal magazines all marked up.

Well I'm ashamed that they are alowed to show their faces and arms....sarcasm.

*pop*

You know what that sound is? A can of beer. Ain't I trashy?

You had better get those fancy looking paintings off your walls if you are upset about the tattoo. Oh, wait, nevermind, its "art" although its probaly a reproduction print you paid to much for....

Jeanette, you just do not get it do you? Quit trying to apply your narrow minded views to other cultures. Once again, tattooing is perfectly acceptable in New Zealand. They see it as body art. Deal with it! Do yourself a favor and look up Maori culture. You might learn something.

Haters always hate, and try to convince you that they are perfect and god fearing yet they are the sickest people on earth, with usually the darkest of secrets.

For me, and I do love beer and women who can enjoy a beer, it is that freeze-frame, that exact moment in time that does not seem...lady-like. The arm raised, bottle tilted up, her lips sucked together. It isn't a bad moment, just a bad picture of a unflattering moment in time. The tattoo...I have no tattoo's and I am not the norm, I am an oddity these days. I change the car i drive every few years, I repaint my home a different color every time. I cannot imagine putting a picture or design that I cannot change. My own deal. tats are mainstream not having any...curiosity!

Jeanette, you also don't see models in most magazines with ANY flaws. Hello, ever heard of photoshop? Get over yourself.

I don't see what the big deal is regarding the beer or the tattoo.

Exactly, she is just letting a gentlemen know where to place the beer to avoid a condensation ring.

Agreed.... except that the beer bottle appears to be empty.... and the bride is still enjoyin' it a whole lot more than should be seen in public....

I don't find the tattoo offensive, just gross. Almost all tribal tattoos look trashy to me, the only ones I find to have any artistic style to it are the ones you would see on a Maori tribesman. Talk about details.

yeah, scenester- your dream girl is probably covered with Star Wars tats, huh?

@doyourhomework

You sure do come across as hostile because some people do not like tats. You like them, others don't. No big deal. However, I do applaud you for sticking up for one of your fellow pig midwives.

I'm mostly offended by all the back fat in that picture.

Actually, my wife and I have matching Battlestar Galactica and Coheed and Cambria tattoos. She has quite a bit more than I do, but all of hers were something quirky we wanted to get together or were ones that either her or I drew up. Her next tattoo is a Han Shot First tattoo that I drew up for her, so my dreamgirl almost has Star Wars tattoos. Thanks for your consideration and thoughts on my preference in women.

One thing i cannot get over is drinking straight from the bottle, it just looks tacky, same here in good old USA. Beer should always be served in glass and cold one at that.

That is the only correct response to this story, really.

Not so sure if that's the only correct response. "Taranaki Bride of the Year"?

I guess sows need help too. Seems like a kindly sort of profession.

Just don't let her speak. In one short sentence she used some form of "you" five times. Good lord, such mastery of the English language!! Eloquence ain't her strong suit....

Ah, Grammar Nazis.

Not grammar, moe-ron. It's, like, the overuse of, like, simple terms that, like, show someones, like, complete lack of, like, thought when attempting to, like, communicate. And I'm sure you have no idea what I'm talking about... Moe-ron....

My breakfast thanks for that "visual image".

I had to help my dog birth her last two puppies with her last litter. They were black and they were boys. Go figure!

Just goes to show you how differently we all perceive things - I don't find anything at all "disgusting" about helping to birth a farm animal. Presumably one wears gloves.

The rest of the article is so darn silly. Drinking from the bottle would seem less likely to ruin the bride's lipstick than using a glass...and a whole lot simpler.

Wine makes me physically ill...some kind of intolerance to it or something. A light beer would be perfect. Cute photo I think...ok...except for all the moles on tat bride and the chunky "mother's arms" on the bride on the left. How big will those arms be 20 years from now? There, I let my cattiness out!

Of the 3, the bride with the beer looks the best in her dress.

The church we belong to, and got married in, has built in taps in their reception area. You bet we partook!

We had custom made silver steins engraved with Mr & Mrs Cooper. And yes they were filled with beer!

doesn't look like Budweiser to me, unless they're labeling in differently in NZ.

Does like a good idea! Although they probably wouldn't let us stay - foreigners and all.

I agree but it is very difficult to move to NZ to live. You have to have a certain amount of $$$ and prove you will not be taking a job away from an islander. Even then they may not let you stay.

New Zealanders are very forward thinking people, aren't they?

Maybe she owns the entire farm and doesn't have to worry about a resume!

It would in any agricultural area. Where I live in the US that would absolutely be a positive, whereas experience in let's say...the designer fashion industry, as a celebrity stylist or even in many business fields, unless farm-related, wouldn't do you much good.

Pig mid-wife experience would be a positive for getting into many a health-related field.

Applying for an ad exec position with Escada, 5th Ave?....not so much.. lol But they'd sure remember you!

what? does every darn story have to be blood and guts and politics and hate? can't just one story be about the stupid people who want to tell you how to live because that"s what THEY think. welcome to beer politics.

@Oh Long Johnson - Didn't stop you from clicking on the article, though, did it? And not for nothing, but I suspect you've got an overly optimistic view of your johnson.

oh long johnson,

why is cat breading so popular?

ps mockingbirdgirl- youtube oh long johnson. It has nothing to do with peckers...

Well, I suppose breading the cat before deep frying improves the flavor, so it's popular.

@ gregory brown LOL! Do you use the flavored crumbs or the plain?

@ doyourhomework Is your avitar a photo of your child or grandchild paying tribute to a dictator?

in reply to johnson long. Obviously u have never been more than 50 miles from your home never mind overseas. i dont think u have any idea of different cultures of the world. go back to your mountain cabin.

The US version of the article neglected to mention that the groom was out back having sex with a goat ...

@dman

I think it made the news because someone couldn't wait to say/write "pig midwife." That's my take, and I think it works

If you want some NZ humor that pokes fun at what's important to Kiwis, get the DVDs of 2 seasons of FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS. It's funny, has some good tunes.

At least she's 'daintily' holding the body of the bottle instead of having a death grip on the neck!

That would be because a pig midwife isn't a farm worker. It is an actual occupation, they are called when a pig goes into labor. They don't work at a single farm, but for anyone who needs them.

Enough

You're right. My mistake.

They could have completely left out how she made her living, because in the overall picture it is not relevant. I still believe it was inserted to add spice.

And if the groom is lucky later it will be a skin flute.

stone pipe,, Dude she'd need a tat on the top of her head for that..............