Who is Big Tex? I know somebody is asking. Big Tex was a 52-foot (16 m) tall statue and marketing icon of the annual State Fair of Texas held at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. The figure has become a cultural icon of Dallas and Texas. Since 1952 Big Tex has served as a cultural ambassador to visitors, and the prime location in the fairgrounds serves as a traditional meeting point.
On October 19, 2012, the last weekend of the 2012 State Fair of Texas, Big Tex was destroyed by an electrical fire that started in the jaw. Thank You Wikipedia because some of my readers are not from the DFW area or not familiar with the State Fair of Texas.
So, on October 19, 2012 I was watching The Chew and the news
broke in to show Big Tex was burning up. Even though I like to think of myself
pretty practical in though, like many I was sad & shocked. The State Fair
of Texas Icon was burning a few days before the ending of the fair. That was
horrible. The only other statue I would get sad if it burn would be the Statute
of Liberty. So this was major for me to get sad about an inanimate object
burning. I was sad but I didn’t mourn him like some. Do you know a funeral home
had a wake for him? That was way over the top. I didn’t see the point of
mourning him because the fair officials said he was coming back.
I live blocks away from the fairgrounds and I heard a lot of
truck traffic on the major streets last night. I didn’t think anything of it. I
looked up on the news and they were showing Big Tex’s new head. An hour later
because of the wind they had to unveil him a day earlier. Big Tex going up signifies
the coming of the fair. When you see Big Tex, you know the fair is soon to open.
Big Tex looks great. He is slimmer, and has fewer wrinkles. He was a burn
victim so some work had to be done. Now I am not a fan of those boots. They are
very busy. Big Tex is a Cowboy. He needs plain cowboy boots.
Yes, I can’t wait to go to the fair this year. I’m hoping I
can make it. The State Fair of Texas is very fun. I went to another fair in the
state and it does not compare. My favorite things at State Fair of Texas at Fletcher’s
corndogs. Fletcher’s are the Best corndogs in the world. More than likely I’ll
wash that down with some State Fair lemonade. A Smoked Turkey leg, Fried Green Tomatoes,
Alligator & Crawfish Sausage, and Funnel Cakes are delicious choices also.
This year I plan to try one new fried food, the Fried Millionaire’s Pie.
Millionaire’s Pie is my favorite pie, so I have to try it fried. Oh you do know
a trip to the fair is a total Diet Cheat day. I don’t even try to eat right
there. Wait I don’t even know if there any healthy foods at the fair. I will go to the automotive show and see what
new in “As Seen on TV” product. I’m not a ride person at the fair. Not enough
Roller Coasters at the fair. I’m a Roller Coaster type of chic. I rode rides the last time, 9 years ago with
my niece and her buddy. I realize I was too old for some of that. LoL Before
going home I’ll pick up a couple of bags of Cotton Candy for my family. They
love it.
Welcome Back, Big Tex! Glad to see you!!!
As Always, Talking to You in Adult Terms
