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.

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