Chili Contest - A Classic!

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I had this sent to me again today. It's an old one but it still brought tears of laughter to my eyes when I read it.

Enjoy!

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 March 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 Joe,who was visiting from Canada



Joe:"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 (NativeTexans) 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 judges comments 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. Verymild.

Judge# 3 (Harry) -- Holy crap, what the heck is this stuff? You could

remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the

flames out. I hopethat'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 havebeen 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 partof my chest.I think I'm getting drunk from all 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, is

Standing behind me with fresh refills.



CHILI# 5 - LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER

Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayennepeppers 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 nolonger 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.



CHILI# 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY

Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarianvariety 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 shouldtake 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. I'm not getting any oxygen

anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in throughthe 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 #3farted,

passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top ofhimself.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