Set your taste buds free, and let your freak flag fly! On this 243rd round, we're discussing the fantastical fried food at the State Fair of Texas, pondering the justifiable demise of freak shows, and exploring the intriguing connection between the two.
As freak shows used to shock and entertain, state fair food now does the same with its outrageous combinations and flavors.
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Last year, we served up a delicious round about the tantalizing new food at the State Fair of Texas.
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The State Fair Spectacle: Freak Shows to Fried Foods
In this delectable round of Beer Thursday, your adventurous hosts reflect on approaching their 250th milestone and discuss how state fair food has replaced outdated freak shows.
We ponder the oddities of fried foods like cotton candy bacon and burnt end bombs while cracking jokes and reminiscing about the ethically questionable yet fascinating freak shows of yore.
Humor and tangents abound, including a quirky toast blending poetry styles and an invite to join their Patreon community. Tune in and munch on some deep-fried contemplation, served with a side of laughter!
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