Even a Blind Hog Finds an Acorn Now and Then
In Appalachian and Southern speech, "Even a blind hog finds an acorn now and then" means that even someone inept or unlucky will occasionally succeed. It’s a down-home proverb rooted in farm life.
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You'll still hear 'even a blind hog finds an acorn now and then' nowadays. You'll still hear 'even a blind hog finds an acorn now and then' nowadays. Pronunciation
Meaning & Usage
- Even the unlucky get lucky sometimes (proverb)
He never wins, but look at that hand!Well, even a blind hog finds an acorn now and then.- Good fortune for someone unskilled (figurative)
He don’t know antiques but he found a valuable lamp.Even a blind hog finds an acorn now and then.Origin and Etymology
Documented in 19th-century Southern newspapers and oral traditions. Drawn from the everyday sight of hogs foraging acorns in the woods - a deeply Southern/Appalachian image turned into a proverb.
Usage Notes
Still widely recognized in Southern/Appalachian speech. Less common outside the region but instantly understandable. Often said with a smile or as a gentle tease.
Say It Like a Southerner
Said plain: "even a blind hog finds an acorn now and then." Often shortened to "even a blind hog finds an acorn" or "even a blind hog’ll find an acorn."
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