I have to admit: I laughed. This came from my father in law who is a chili
judge.
Please do not laugh at this as it is very serious:
JUDGING CHILI -- TEXAS STYLE
Notes from an inexperienced chili tester named Frank, who was visiting
Texas:
Recently, I was honored to be selected as an outstanding famous celebrity
in Texas, to be a judge at a chili cook-off, because no one else wanted
to do it. Also the original person called in sick at the last moment,
and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking
directions to the beer wagon when the call came.
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 scorecards from the
event:
Chili #1 -- Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili
Judge One -- A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge Two -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
Frank -- Holy smokes, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove paint
from your driveway with it. Took me two beers to put out the flames. Hope
that's the worst one. These hicks are crazy.
Chili #2 -- Arthur's Afterburner Chili
Judge One -- Smoky (barbecue?) with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.
Judge Two -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken
seriously.
Frank -- Keep this out of the reach of children! I'm not sure what I am
supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted
to give me the Heimlich maneuver. Shoved my way to the front of the beer
line.
Chili #3 -- Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili
Judge One -- Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.
Judge Two -- A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of red peppers.
Frank -- This has got to be a joke. Call the EPA, I've located an uranium
spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the
routine by now and got out of my way so I could make it to the beer
wagon. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front
part of my chest.
Chili #4 -- Bubba's Black Magic
Judge One -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge Two -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or
other mild foods, not much of a chili.
Frank -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to
taste it. Sally, the barmaid was standing behind me with fresh refills so
I wouldn't have to dash over to see her.
Chili #5 -- Linda's Legal Lip Remover
Judge One -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding
considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge Two -- Chili using shredded beef; could use more tomato. Must admit
the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
Frank -- My ears are ringing, and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted
and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed hurt
when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my
tongue by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. Sort of irritates
me that one of the other judges asked me to stop screaming.
Chili #6 -- Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety
Judge One -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of
spice and peppers.
Judge Two -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic.
Superb.
Frank -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous
flames. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except Sally.
Chili #7 -- Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili
Judge One -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge Two -- Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef threw in canned chili peppers
at the last moment. I should note that I am worried about Judge #3. He
appears to be in a bit of distress.
Frank -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I
wouldn't even feel it. I've lost the sight in one eye, and the world
sounds like it is made of rushing water. My clothes are covered with
chili which slid unnoticed out of my mouth at some point. Good! At
autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing,
it's too painful, and 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.
Chili #8 -- Helen's Mount Saint chili
Judge One -- A perfect ending; this is a nice blend chili; safe for all,
not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.
Judge Two -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili, neither mild nor
hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 fell and pulled
the chili pot on top of himself.
Frank -- (Editor's note: Judge #3 was unable to report).
<;)))><
Sarah Myers
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves
for they shall never cease to be amused.
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