Epic Fail in Denver

Democratic convention to be no-fry zone

As part of the effort to make the August 25-28 [Democratic National Convention] the greenest ever, the Democrats’ guidelines for food catering include one that strikes at the heart of Southern cuisine: no fried food.

No fried chicken. No fried catfish. No fried green tomatoes. No fried okra. No fried anything.

In promoting healthy eating habits, the Democratic guidelines say every meal should be nutritious and include “at least three of the following colors: red, green, yellow, purple/blue and white.”

“It’s the new patriotism,” says Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, the driving force behind the greening of the Democratic convention.

That sucks.  And I have a sudden craving for a deep-fried Twinkie…

1. Purple/blue?  That’s the “Kool-Aid” group, no?

   Posted by HeatherRadish on June 27, 2008 at 1449 hrs




2. Just as it might have been possible for the South to be won back after LBJ lost it with the passage of the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act, now there’s the No-Fry Act?

   This is lunacy. I sense there’s some money to be made from smuggled fried goods.

   Posted by on June 27, 2008 at 1449 hrs




3. Good grief. Some people just have WAY too much time on their hands to be worried about fried foods.

   I’ve never had a deep fried twinkie - but now - I want one!

   Posted by on June 27, 2008 at 1554 hrs




4. The motto on the menu at a pub in my neighborhood shares my philosophy: “If it’s good, it’s better fried”.

   Posted by on June 27, 2008 at 1600 hrs




5. Let’s see them drop-kick sweet tea right along with it.....  That should complete the evil act.... 

   Posted by on June 27, 2008 at 1608 hrs




6. I’d like to have a french fry concession set up right across the street from that convention center.  I’d get me some industrial strength fans and blow the scent of fresh french fries right at that place!

   Posted by Jim the Fireman on June 27, 2008 at 1653 hrs




7. I’ve never had a deep fried twinkie - but now - I want one!

   They’re unbelievably good.  The creme liquifies and soaks into the sponge layer, which gets nice and mushy itself underneath the crunchy deep fried goodness.

   Posted by Jed on June 27, 2008 at 1702 hrs




8. I’ve said it many times before, and I’ll say it again: the Democrats are the party of Symbolism over Substance. 

   Jim’s got a good idea: some smart people in Denver could make a killing offering food NOT served at ObamaCon 08.

   Posted by on June 27, 2008 at 1703 hrs




9. Don’t the idiots realize that properly fried food is just as healthy as if it were prepared using other methods.  What a bunch of numbskulls!

   Posted by on June 27, 2008 at 1748 hrs




10. The MN State Fair closes on the first day of the GOP Convention, 9/1.  According to my friend, the Minnesota fair has the best food-on-a-stick of any state fair in the country. This could be a great opening for the Republicans.

    Put together a commercial of McCain-Palin chowing on fried Twinkies on-a-stick and everything else that flyover America loves, and contrast that with Obama nibbling on his argula & sprouts.

    Posted by Headless Blogger on June 27, 2008 at 1758 hrs




11. The south shall fry again!!

    Posted by Deibert on June 27, 2008 at 1822 hrs




12. the Democrats’ guidelines for food catering include one that strikes at the heart of Southern cuisine

    When the hell did Denver become part of the South?

    Posted by folkbum on June 27, 2008 at 1852 hrs




13. It must suck to be a Democrat.  They tell you what kind of food to eat, what color it is, who the caterers should be and who the employees should be.  And these guys want to run health care? They truly want to run your life and this maybe a sneak preview of things to come.

    Posted by on June 27, 2008 at 1905 hrs




14. When the hell did Denver become part of the South?

    They didn’t but the people watching the coverage of the convention will be and this is sure to upset some of them…

    Posted by on June 27, 2008 at 1929 hrs




15. Thanks Jed - you told me everything except where to get one!!

    Posted by on June 27, 2008 at 1934 hrs




16. You could probably find one at your local state fair, or you could Google “deep fried twinkie” and whatever major city you’re near.

    Posted by Jed on June 27, 2008 at 1943 hrs




17. I don’t recall deep-fried Twinkie at the Wisconsin State Fair, and that place has EVERYTHING deep-fried.

    Posted by steveegg on June 28, 2008 at 0701 hrs




18. I lived in Texas for 12 years, and learning that the four major food groups of Texas are: chili, Tex-Mex, bar-b-que, and anything fried.

    Never had a deep-fried Twinkie, but it may be worth dusting off the deep-fryer to experiment…

    Posted by on June 28, 2008 at 0753 hrs




19. F.Y.I., if you want to try this at home, make sure to freeze the Twinkie first.

    Posted by on June 28, 2008 at 0848 hrs