The Franklin Pig

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This is the 'real' Franklin Pig... This little piggy has made me smile for years now.

I'm sure he... I mean she... I mean IT has had the same effect on hundreds of others who pass by as they drive down Bridge Street in Downtown Franklin.

In fact, I've become so accustomed to "checking out the pig" that I get a little upset when I find that they haven't changed the pig's attire in awhile.

I'm so intrigued by what the pig is wearing that I even stop to photograph the darned thing now!


Anytime I notice that the Franklin Pig is all dolled up in honor of some occasion, national holiday, or other festive event, I jump out and snap a picture or two for the archives.

The archives?...

Yep. To our knowledge, TheFunTimesGuide.com is the one and only place that has documented such over-the-top pride and prejudice for the Franklin Pig.


What's So Great About A Silly 'ol Pig?

Call me crazy... I mean, I never even liked pigs before this!

But I can't help but think that little oinker and its owner are just too creative to go unnoticed.

I thought such efforts deserved to be photographed and documented for pig lovers everywhere to browse and admire.

Oh yes, and I'm sure that yard art lovers around the world -- and fans of porch critters everywhere -- will find hours of enjoyment browsing through this Pig Photogallery as well!

So now, let us pay homage to the Franklin Pig and its multitude of timely get-ups...

I present you with a Pig Photogallery:

This Little Piggy...
Pig in hot pink t-shirt.
...is HOT pink!
Pig howdy.
...goes to rodeos
.
A pig statue dressed for a wedding... complete with bridal veil and a bouquet of flowers!
...gets married
.
A very pregnant Franklin Pig.
...gets pregnant!
pig-statue-as-doctor-surgeon.jpg
...goes to the doctor.
a-little-girl-piglet-was-born.jpg
...it's a girl!
Cement pig wearing a Halloween mask.
...goes trick-or-treating
.
Pilgrim pig during Thanksgiving.
...likes the other white meat
.
The neighbor's ceramic pig wearing a Santa hat.
...believes in Santa Claus
.
pig-rudolph-red-nose.jpg
...and Rudolph!
St. Patrick's Day pig on the porch.
...has the luck 'o the Irish.
Easter bunny ears on the ceramic pig.
...invented Pig ears.
The Franklin pig has gone golfing.
...loves to golf
.
The Pig's umbrella hat blew off his head on this windy day.
...hates windy days!
The Franklin Pig in cap & gown during graduation.
...is very smart!
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...is patriotic.


More to come, I'm sure...

From the Muppets... a Miss Piggy parade float.

Question: If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?


bob-parks-realty-pig2.jpgUPDATE 8/13/07: The Franklin Pig moves on...

Apparently, the time has come for this little piggy to find a new home.

View details about the humble abode -- upon which he graced the front porch for years -- that is now up for sale and my final tribute to one of Franklin's most noted celebrities... le Pig!

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3 Comments

Ron Snow said:

I don't know about nuts, but it is clear to me you both appreciate the good things in life!

Dottie, you better get Pig an agent! ;)

Great website Lynette!

Ron Snow said:

Q: What did the pig say when he was sick?

A: "Call the hambulance!"

Dottie Morton said:

I'm the pig lady, and I LOVE the pictures. I look forward to meeting you. Looks like we're both nuts.

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