Talk:Pitchfork

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Why is the pitchfork associated w/ the devil?

I believe that it is actually supposed to be a trident, but I am too lazy to change this. BirdValiant 00:02, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

I have deleted the section containing Sparky the Arizona State mascot. Sparky is clearly carrying a trident. Although both pitchforks and tridents have a similar structure, they are completely different. A pitchfork is designed to pitch hay. A trident is a weapon used as a spear. The tool that Sparky is holding has a barb on the center tine. A barb is used on a spear to restrict removal once an object is speared.

So, because this picture and the accompanying text provides a poor representation of a pitchfork, I have deleted it.

Also of note, there is a comic book character named Blue Devil who carries a similar device. In the comic it is described as his trident.

If an entry about devils frequently being depicted with pitchforks is deemed appropriate, then I suggest that you find a picture of a pitchfork (without barbs).