Feed the Pig

There's something disconcerting about Benjamin Bankes, spokespig for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant's "feed the pig" campaign. Yeah, I know the pig is supposed to represent a piggy bank. But to me it looks more like something out of a horror film, especially with that gouge in its head. Judge for yourself.

The picture below shows Benjamin Bankes on tour in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.

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Posted By: Alex - Wed Feb 11, 2009
Category: Animals

Comments

I bet that pig would be willing to deposit into their slots.

Posted by Madd Maxx on 02/11/09 at 07:41 AM

OK, the first mask is kinda creepy, but the second is downright nightmare worthy. No eyes and no teeth. Like an animated pigskin. Whose brilliant idea was this?

And if he did Maxx, his excuse to them could be "But there are substantial penalties for early withdrawl."

Posted by DownCrisis on 02/11/09 at 08:38 AM

Ya'll are nasty! And that includes the pig! 😜

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 02/11/09 at 08:51 AM

Feed the pig, he is hungry for your soul!

Posted by Matt in Florida on 02/11/09 at 08:58 AM

FREAK! even the girls in the picture are disturbed by his presence...

Posted by mrjazz on 02/11/09 at 09:27 AM

I hate that pig! The commercials always freak me out.

Posted by AGFH on 02/11/09 at 10:46 AM

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