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 Ligh 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 score card notes from the event:
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> > CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI...
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> > Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
> > Judge # 2 - Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
> > Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy shit, 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.
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> > CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN'S AFTERBURNER CHILI...
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> > 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.
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> > CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI...
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> > 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 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.
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> > CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC...
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> > 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 beermaid, 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?
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> > CHILI # 5 LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER...
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> > 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.
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> > CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY...
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> > 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,
> > sulfuric flames.
> > I shit 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 ass with a snow cone.
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> > CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI...
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> > 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 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.
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> > CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI...
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> > 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