Jackie's first weekend in Dallas started out in true southern style. Less than 24 hours after her plane landed, the two of us were buying our coupons to get into the Texas State Fair. The Fair is renowned for its rides and attractions, but mostly for its inventiveness with fried foods. If it can be deep-fried, you can find it on the fairgrounds. We tried the deep-fried grill-cheese, and samoas (Girl Guide cookies). We stayed away from the deep-fried butter, beer, lemonade and Twinkies.
Our day was made when we found ourselves at the foot of the official mascot of the fair, Big Tex. This larger than life animatronic icon of the fair has been awkwardly greeting guests for over 50 years. Only days after our visit, the electronics in his head malfunctioned and he caught on fire, completely burning up and emotionally scarring thousands of Texas lil'uns. RIP, Big Tex.
Highlights:
- Watching the pig races. Perhaps only cheetahs are faster land mammals.
- Trying the original Corny-Dog - the first real corn dog I've ever had. Delicious.
- A slightly off-model mural of Nicolas Cage. He's not from Texas, he's just beautiful.
Our day was made when we found ourselves at the foot of the official mascot of the fair, Big Tex. This larger than life animatronic icon of the fair has been awkwardly greeting guests for over 50 years. Only days after our visit, the electronics in his head malfunctioned and he caught on fire, completely burning up and emotionally scarring thousands of Texas lil'uns. RIP, Big Tex.
Highlights:
- Watching the pig races. Perhaps only cheetahs are faster land mammals.
- Trying the original Corny-Dog - the first real corn dog I've ever had. Delicious.
- A slightly off-model mural of Nicolas Cage. He's not from Texas, he's just beautiful.