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(Frank) -- 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 manoeuvre. 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(Frank)-- 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 ****-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(Frank) -- 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 (Frank)-- 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(Frank) -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with
gaseous, sulphuric 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 (Frank)-- 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(Frank) - No Report.


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