Prize Hog Drops Out Of Great American State Fair Due To Event's Political Nature

[Zorro]

WASHINGTON—Expressing concerns about the charged, inflammatory rhetoric used to promote the 16-day exposition, local prize hog Benny “Big Bones”Carmichael announced Friday that he would be dropping out of the Great American State Fair due to the event’s political nature.

“After carefully reviewing the circumstances under which the Freedom 250 festivities are taking place, I must respectfully decline the president’s invitation to perform,” wrote Carmichael in a post to his Instagram followers, adding that he had been “misled” about the celebration’s nonpartisan tone and could not in “good conscience” associate his name, likeness, and award-winning weight with the project.

“Hog competitions are one of the last bastions of civility in our increasingly divided nation, and I won’t risk alienating large portions of the swine show community by participating in an ideologically driven event. Every American, regardless of their views, should feel comfortable watching me roll around in mud and walk around the ring. To stay true to my values, I must say no to this offer.”

Carmichael added that he would immediately return his advance of 4,000 acorns to the fair organizers.

https://theonion.com/prize-hog-drops-out-of-great-american-state-fair-due-to-events-political-nature/

[niyad]

1. Well done!!!

[SuzyandPuffpuff]

2. Haha

Good piggy

[rampartd]

3. benny did not want to give his blue ribbon to the swine in chief

"the judges were so unfair. the scales are uncalibrated. blah blah blah"

[mr715]

4. Insert very mean comment about the Gov. of Arkansas.

[yellowcanine]

5. "Benny Big Bones" would be a great name for a rock band.

[sarchasm]

6. The resemblance is uncanny.

[MustLoveBeagles]

8. Benny's much better looking

[paleotn]

7. Damn The Onion!!! Story seemed plausible to me...

until I got to the acorn part.

What a horrible time we live in. I believe it's China's fault. Some aged and wise Chinese sage cursed us with..."May you live in interesting times." Seems they finally got us back for a couple hundred years of western oppression.

[Wounded Bear]

9. Wow! 4,000 acorns is a lot to give up for principles...

[Xavier Breath]

10. "Hog competitions are one of the last bastions of civility in our increasingly divided nation..."

Truer words....

[Zelda_Orchid]

11. Woke pig