Fair Game

I have a confession - I love the state fair.  I'm not into the rides, the silly little games, or really even the food.  Although I am oddly intrigued by fried bacon cheddar mashed potatoes on a stick... 

I love the fair for two reasons: people watching and getting to spend time with one of my dearest friends. It's become an annual event with us - to walk, talk and stare.  The first year we walked around for about 10 hours - which was pretty impressive since I was very, very pregnant.  But when you're with a great friend having a good conversation it's easy to lose track of time...

I didn't think we were gonna get to go this year and I was a little bummed that we couldn't keep our tradition...so when I found out it was going to work out we put the zoo on hold and opted for the fair instead.  It was just as fun for the girls and probably a little more entertaining for me.  Actually, a lot more entertaining - such a large variety of "interesting" people.  Here are some thoughts I had while people watching, or more honestly, people judging:

1. There should be body measurement requirements for women wanting to get a playboy bunny tattoo.  On some bodies it's just a cruel contradiction.
2. I know ripped jeans are very trendy right now but that doesn't mean taking a pair of jeans that are two sizes too small and slicing them down the front so that you can squeeze your thighs into them is acceptable. You are not fooling anyone.
3. If your belly hangs down or out - wear a shirt large enough to cover it. Please.
4. Don't try to pull off short shorts with cowboy boots unless you've got an almost perfect body.  It's a super hot look but most of us can't pull it off - it just draws attention to any and every flaw.  Do feel free to try that look at home for your special someone - he'll be so happy to see his wild cowgirl that he won't notice the flaws. And don't forget to wear your hat.
5. No adult should wear crocs. Ever.

And the winner of the Tackiest Shirt Award goes to the guy who proudly declared across the back of his t-shirt "You've Never Met A Mother Fucker Quite Like Me".  And he's right, thankfully I haven't.  His wife and two kids are not so fortunate.

Honorable Mention goes to the women whose shirt featured the tootsie pop owl with  "Wanna Lick It?"  across the front.  I'm thinking if you have to wear a shirt to ask then the wise answer would be no.

And that folks is why I love the fair...