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A Texas Chili Contest Warning(you'll be laughing aloud on this one)
Mar 19, 2017 12:33:57   #
silverhawk Loc: Born a West Virginian, Living in Virginia
 
A  Texas Chili  Contest  Warning  - If you can read this whole story without laughing out loud, then there's  no hope for you. I was crying by the end. 

Note:  Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the first  two judges (who were experienced judges), the reaction of the third judge  is even better.  For  those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how true this  is.  They actually have a chili cook-off about the time Halloween  comes around.  It takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the  San  Antonio city park.  The  notes are from an inexperienced chili taster named Frank, who was visiting  from Springfield, IL.

Frank:  "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cooking  contest. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I  happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions  to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the  other two judges (native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy  and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I  accepted."

Here are the scorecards from the advent: (Frank is Judge  #3)   

Chili  # 1 Eddie's Maniac Monster Chili... 
Judge #  1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick. 
Judge #  2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild. 
Judge #  3 -- (Frank) What the hell is this stuff?! You could remove dried paint  from your driveway. Took me two beers to put out the flames. I hope that's  the worst one. These Texans are crazy!   

Chili  # 2 Austin's  Afterburner Chili... 
Judge #  1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang. 
Judge #  2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor; needs more peppers to be taken  seriously. 
Judge #  3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm  supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to  give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw  the look on my face.   

Chili  # 3 Ronny's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili... 
Judge #  1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more  beans. 
Judge #  2 -- A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers. 
Judge #  3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have  been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer  before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the  front part of my chest. I'm getting pie-eyed from all of the  beer...   

Chili  # 4 Dave's Black Magic... 
Judge #  1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice.  Disappointing. 
Judge #  2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish, or other  mild foods; not much of a chili. 
Judge #  3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste  it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was  standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-lb. woman is starting to  look HOT...just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an  aphrodisiac?  

Chili  # 5 Lisa's Legal Lip Remover... 
Judge #  1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding  considerable kick. Very impressive. 
Judge #  2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the  cayenne peppers make a strong statement. 
Judge #  3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead, and I can no  longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed  paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her  chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding  by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning  my lips off.  It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me  to stop screaming.  Screw those rednecks.   

Chili  # 6 Pam's Very Vegetarian Variety... 
Judge #  1 -- Thin, yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and  peppers. 
Judge #  2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic.   Superb. 
Judge #  3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulphuric  flames. I pooped on myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat  through the chair! No one seems inclined to stand behind me anymore. I  need to wipe my butt with a snow cone

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Mar 19, 2017 12:49:59   #
ricosha Loc: Phoenix, Arizona
 
I have seen this before, still laughed...

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Mar 19, 2017 13:27:59   #
oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA
 
i made it all the way through #4 before i chuckled but
was actually laughing out loud before i finished #6.

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Mar 19, 2017 13:35:01   #
sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL
 
I don't think you got it all

CHILI CONTEST

*Note: Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the first two judges, the reaction of the third judge is even better! For those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how true this is. They actually have a Chili Cook-off about the time the Rodeo comes to town. It takes up a major portion of the parking lot at the Astrodome.

The notes are from an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting Texas from the East Coast:

Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The Judge #3 called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the Budweiser truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted."

Here are the scorecards from the event:

Chili # 1 (Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili)
Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
Judge # 3 -- (Frank) Holy Christ, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.

Chili # 2 (Arthur's Afterburner Chili)
Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.

Chili # 3 (Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili)
Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more beans.
Judge # 2 -- A bean less chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.
Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced from all of the beer!

Chili # 4 (Bubba's Black Magic)
Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.
Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-lb. pimple face is starting to look HOT... just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?





Chili # 5 (Linda's Legal Lip Remover)
Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks.

Chili # 6 (Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety)
Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.
Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.
Judge #3-- I shit myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone.

Chili # 7 (Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili)
Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge #3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like shit to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.

Chili # 8 (Tommy's Toe-Nail Curling Chili)
Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.
Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor dude, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?

Sarge69
PS: First time I read this at work at a call center, folks were looking at me. Within a short while the place was a laugh house.

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Mar 19, 2017 14:49:05   #
silverhawk Loc: Born a West Virginian, Living in Virginia
 
Texas Chili Cook-Off
If you can read this whole story without laughing, then there's no hope for you. I was crying by the end. This is an actual account as relayed to paramedics at a chili cook-off in Texas.
Note: Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the first two judges, the reaction of the third judge is even better. For those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how true this is. They actually have a Chili Cook-off about the time Halloween comes around. It takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the San Antonio City Park.
Judge #3 was an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting from Springfield, IL.
Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table, asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy; and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted and became Judge 3."
Here are the scorecard notes from the event:
CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI
Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick. Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild. Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy crap, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.
CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN 'S AFTERBURNER CHILI
Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang. Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously. Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.
CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI
Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Judge # 2 -- A bit salty, good use of peppers. Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone know s the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced from all of the beer.
CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC
Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing. Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili. Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beer maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. This 300 lb. woman is starting to look HOT .. just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?
CHILI # 5 - LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER
Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive. Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement. Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted, and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really ticks me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw them.
CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY
Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers. Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, garlic. Superb. Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I crapped on myself when I farted, and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snow cone.
CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI
Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers. Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am worried about Judge #3. He appears to be a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably. Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing it's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.
CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI
Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence. Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor feller, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?
Judge # 3 - No Report

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Mar 19, 2017 15:04:11   #
silverhawk Loc: Born a West Virginian, Living in Virginia
 
TEXAS CHILI COOKOFFS: IMAGES
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Mar 20, 2017 12:24:50   #
jaycoffman Loc: San Diego
 
I was hooked by number one--I had to stop after each number three answer to wipe my eyes. I love these escalating stories about how things go terribly wrong. Thanks for posting.

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Mar 20, 2017 14:52:24   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
silverhawk wrote:
A  Texas Chili  Contest  Warning  - If you can read this whole story without laughing out loud, then there's  no hope for you. I was crying by the end. 

Note:  Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the first  two judges (who were experienced judges), the reaction of the third judge  is even better.  For  those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how true this  is.  They actually have a chili cook-off about the time Halloween  comes around.  It takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the  San  Antonio city park.  The  notes are from an inexperienced chili taster named Frank, who was visiting  from Springfield, IL.

Frank:  "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cooking  contest. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I  happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions  to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the  other two judges (native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy  and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I  accepted."

Here are the scorecards from the advent: (Frank is Judge  #3)   

Chili  # 1 Eddie's Maniac Monster Chili... 
Judge #  1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick. 
Judge #  2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild. 
Judge #  3 -- (Frank) What the hell is this stuff?! You could remove dried paint  from your driveway. Took me two beers to put out the flames. I hope that's  the worst one. These Texans are crazy!   

Chili  # 2 Austin's  Afterburner Chili... 
Judge #  1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang. 
Judge #  2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor; needs more peppers to be taken  seriously. 
Judge #  3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm  supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to  give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw  the look on my face.   

Chili  # 3 Ronny's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili... 
Judge #  1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more  beans. 
Judge #  2 -- A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers. 
Judge #  3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have  been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer  before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the  front part of my chest. I'm getting pie-eyed from all of the  beer...   

Chili  # 4 Dave's Black Magic... 
Judge #  1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice.  Disappointing. 
Judge #  2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish, or other  mild foods; not much of a chili. 
Judge #  3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste  it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was  standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-lb. woman is starting to  look HOT...just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an  aphrodisiac?  

Chili  # 5 Lisa's Legal Lip Remover... 
Judge #  1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding  considerable kick. Very impressive. 
Judge #  2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the  cayenne peppers make a strong statement. 
Judge #  3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead, and I can no  longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed  paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her  chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding  by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning  my lips off.  It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me  to stop screaming.  Screw those rednecks.   

Chili  # 6 Pam's Very Vegetarian Variety... 
Judge #  1 -- Thin, yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and  peppers. 
Judge #  2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic.   Superb. 
Judge #  3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulphuric  flames. I pooped on myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat  through the chair! No one seems inclined to stand behind me anymore. I  need to wipe my butt with a snow cone
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Mar 20, 2017 15:44:51   #
alby Loc: very eastern pa.
 
you did it again with the last two sarge..... glad to read all of it..... cracked me up

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Mar 20, 2017 17:20:26   #
jsmangis Loc: Peoria, IL
 
I have seen this before, but I laughed all the way through. Since I live about ninety miles north of Springfield, in Peoria Illinois, I can assure you that Frank must be a real weenie, because most of the people who live in our state's Capitol are politicians, and can handle real chili. By the way, I've had Texas Chili, and it is a bit hot.

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Mar 20, 2017 18:53:22   #
northsidejoe Loc: pittsburgh
 
That was very funny thank you for sharing saying hello from Pittsburgh.

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Mar 20, 2017 23:08:15   #
BamaTexan Loc: Deep in the heart of Texas
 
I had to keep wiping away tears to be able to finish this, there is a lot of truth here! But, I don't want no damned beans in my chili, they are to be eaten with cornbread

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