Corn Dogs

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Many people attribute Neil Fletcher with the creation of this match made in heaven at the Texas State Fair in 1942, but Stanley Jenkins was a few steps ahead. Pronto Pups of the Minnesota State Fair also claims to have invented the corn dog in 1941. Today, corn dog’s original inventor remains one of the world's most heated food debates.

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The Texas State Fair sells 630,000 corn dogs per season (which is only 24 days).I think it is safe to say Texans love their corn dogs. 630,000 corn dogs equates to 600,000 pounds of wieners, 25 tons of cornmeal mix, 21,000 pounds of oil, 1,500 gallons of mustard and 800 gallons of Ketchup. Although, according to Fletchers Corn Dogs of Texas, mustard is the only approved condiment to pair with your dog and ketchup users are frowned upon.

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Corn dogs have their own day. The year was 1992 when this battered, deep-fried dog got its own holiday. Presently, people now celebrate in over 30 states, the District of Columbia and Australia. This national celebration of meat on a stick is often associated with Basketball’s March Madness and events have been sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer and Foster Farm Chicken.

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Are you trying to get rich quick? Well, eating corn dogs could be the answer to your financial woes. Head to the annual California State Fair, fill out an application, liability waiver and qualify in the top ten of the preliminary competition and the money could be yours! Shout out to this year’s 1st place winner for taking down 32 corn dogs in eight minutes—a true corn dog eating wizard.

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Fear not, maple-scented corn dog necklaces and earrings are available for purchase starting at $28.00. Sporting one of these fine charms is sure to give you a festive look and keep your corn doggy morale high

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