Arkansas Razorbacks get ‘Woo Pig Sooie’ trademark
By Josh Sanchez
If you have ever attended a game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium or had the Arkansas Razorbacks fans invade your home arena, you have certainly heard the “Woo Pig Sooie” hog call.
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You may not have any idea what the call means, but that is okay.
Now, the hog call is trademarked.
According to Forbes.com, the United States Trademark and Patent Office “granted registration of the [Hog Call] sensory mark to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas.”
The university released a statement to explain why they applied for the trademark.
“This registration speaks to the unique characteristics of the Hog Call and its connection with the University of Arkansas,” UA athletic director Jeff Long said in a statement. “These registrations are designed to protect the commercial integrity of a cheer that has been synonymous with the University of Arkansas since the late 1920s.
“To be very clear, these registrations do not apply and in no way prohibit all Razorbacks from calling the hogs as much as they can. Instead, they mark a proactive step to ensure the Hog Call cheer made famous by Razorback fans remains properly affiliated with the University of Arkansas and our great state. We encourage Razorback fans everywhere to call the hogs early and often.”
Well, there you have it.
“Woo Pig Sooie.”