Look no further than the Detroit News today for a true zeitgeist story. From BB King fans to vehement racists, there's something for everyone in the apocalyptically titled "To urban hunter, next meal is scampering by": an old black fellow calling himself the "Coon Man"; chronic overwriter Charlie LeDuff, who openly mocks the Coon Man's hospitality; a skinned raccoon carcass, looking not unlike a monster; an instructional video on how to cook a creature people shouldn't be poor enough to eat; and an impromptu blues ballad.
Indeed, the new American circle of life is eating things that eat your garbage.
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Gillett Coon Supper
An important community social function for over 50 years, this annual supper is a fund-raiser for the school's athletic program. Gillett, a small rural community with a population of 883, is located in the tri-rivers country where the Arkansas and White Rivers flow to the Mississippi. The Coon Supper originally began as a hunters' meal that followed their raccoon hunts; during its early years, it was held in houses, churches, and local diners. The method of preparing the coons has changed little over the years. Raccoons are quartered, washed, and soaked overnight in salt water, then boiled until tender. The meat is then placed in a tank to impart the smoked flavor, then barbecued. Women of the community prepare rice, sweet potatoes and dessert. Beginning in 1947, the Farmers' and Businessmen's Club, formed to discuss community problems and issues, began hosting the Coon Supper to provide funds for the school's athletic program. It is a primary stopping point for Arkansas politicians–including then-Governor Bill Clinton–and for Miss Arkansas.
Snobish Jossip.
Tastes a bit like ham, but sweeter.
I think I just threw up a little bit in my mouth.
looks real tasty but I think I'll pass, thanks, anyway!
@Jen:
i almost wrote the same thing!
about 12 years ago i was bored and watching HBO and they had some show about meat consumption in different cultures—cats, monkeys, rats–very graphic and disgusting. after that was my first stab at vegetarianism!
that is absolutely gross. I don't know how people could eat such a thing
@weezy: I will eat meat once a week or so just to get an extra dose of protein, not a crazy carnivore. Lucky for me I missed that HBO special or else I would be in the same boat as you.
back then it was very hard to be a veg–not enough choices and i am a horrible cook. it's so much easier this go 'round (thank god for frozen food, and my husband realizing if he wanted to eat he had to learn how to cook :)
How about Byron, Illinois' annual Turkey Testicles Festival? No, I have never been.