The Pub Gluttony of the Week KKK Barbeque
| 24 June 2009
This past week, Labboy and myself went on a road trip to Tennessee. On the way we sought out the seediest barbeque joint we could find. In the middle of nowhere, SC we began our hunt. We found this rundown place with a huge chimney. Those are 2 signs of great southern BBQ. Well, turns out this place was delicious, however we couldn't help but notice the scenery. There was a huge confederate flag flying above the place. We walk in, and there are dozens of books available, all with a common theme...... the south shall rise again.... also, Jesus.
We order, and sit down, and we notice about 200 confederate flags within view. From bumper stickers, car flags, blankets, magnets...... confederate flags were everywhere. There were car horns that played the Dixie song. Anyways, the food was fantastic, I got the beef brisket.
Labboy, being a fan of shady hot sauce, picked up some random generals hot sauce with of course a confederate flag on it. We assume it was just the South Carolina way, and head on with out trip. Later on that week, we are camping in Tennessee. We meet a friend of Labboy and she sees the hot sauce. She ask us, "you didn't go to Maurice's did you?". Turns out we did. She informs us that the owner is a long time and current KKK supporter. The BBQ and hot sauce sales help fund the KKK. I googled this and I guess retailers pulled the products off their shelves due to these ties.
If you are a fan of good BBQ, this place is tasty, but if racism and funding hate groups isnt your thing, try someplace else.
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