Fairest of the Fair

After twenty-three years, I've finally completed the trifecta of redneck "sporting entertainment"...and attended my first ever tractor pull. (I could already proudly claim a pro-wrestling match and demolition derby.) We're talking a big accomplishment here. Pat on the back, anyone?

Saturday night, Charlie and I braved the Wilson County Fair in search of both solid comedic entertainment and corn dogs. And I have to say, the whole experience far exceeded our expectations--we're talking ten times better than the Faith & Tim concert. (Although it might have been a push had Faith & Tim served funnel cakes.)

The entire evening was magical. We ate terrible (for us, but delicious) fair food, cheered on the manic tractor pullers, played carnival games and rode one very intense ride.

We definitely spent a good four hours just walking around, trying to absorb all of the gloriousness that is the Wilson County Fair. But it's something that's almost impossible to describe with words. It has to be experienced to be fully appreciated.

Here's what I can tell you though:

• It smells like a heady mixture of B.O., Livestock nastiness, fried food, and Coolwater cologne;
• Wifebeaters and/or jean shorts are must-haves;
• If they technically CAN fry it, they will (ex: Twinkies);
• It is apparently completely acceptable to dogcuss the child that's attached to your arm by way of leash;
  
• It is the place to be if you're on a date with your high school sweetheart/future baby daddy.

All kidding aside, it was honestly the most fun I've had (without any form of alcohol being involved) in a long time.

Luckily for you...there's still four days left. So you too can experience a little slice of deep-fried country heaven.

Get 'er done.