Three Little Pigs are a trio from the Merrie Melodies series. They first appeared in "A Gander at Mother Goose". They are based on characters from the fairy tale of the same name. Printed versions date back to the 1840s, but the story itself is thought to be much older. The phrases used in the story, and the various morals which can be drawn from it, have become enshrined in western culture. They make a cameo appearance in Space Jam as part of the crowd watching the game.