I have a suggested cure and it involves a couple of fields in Dorset, an indefinite number of like-minded loonies, several marquees and a pig. Yes, honestly guys, a pig.

Between the above and the fun to be had in kidnapping it's head, presumably after it's been separated from the rest of it, there is not much mention of the pig.

So loonies, tell me;
Is it alive when it arrives at the wail with the killing all part of the festivities?
Should it be billed as a "dead pig"?
It all sounds very traditional and a wonderful feature for the weekend.
Think I'll give it all a miss.

Al