Readers' Pumpkin photos: 2008

Porky is a hammy representation of the national budget. The bailout plan has left a gaping crack in Porky's side, causing the taxpayers' hard-earned cash to spill into other financial institutions. Porky's fallen mouth parallels the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The presidential candidates offer little relief. Both have endorsed cutting a noticeable portion of Porky's ear(marks), though debate continues over whether to use a scalpel or a hatchet. amanda deaton, adam edge, ryan hussey we own the copyright