Big Tex - State Fair of Texas

[JaDo]

Man, what a bummer...

A fire has destroyed Big Tex. For any of you not familiar with the State Fair of Texas, Big Tex was a large icon that has stood for the past 60 years at the annual State Fair of Texas.

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Fire-leaves-Big-Tex-a-skeletal-frame-174951021.html

 

[heybatter]

Rip

 

[ShaveYourSoul]

RIP Big Tex...I always thought you were made of concrete

 

[oc_in_fw]

Rip

I'd lay money that it will be back next year.

 

[oc_in_fw]

I have lived in Texas for 20 years, and will burn in Texas hell for this, but...
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GeZZr_p6vB8

 

[StephenP83]

Big Tex turned 60 earlier this year. Sad to see it go. Hopefully he is bigger and better for next year.

 

[americanarmsdealer]

I saw an electronic billboard in Arlington today that read, "Big Tex, get well soon." I had to laugh. I mean, I know he's an icon, but from what I gathered, he wasn't completely destroyed, and he'll be back next year.

 

[StephenP83]

http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/10/19/4348039/big-tex-on-fire-at-state-fair.html

It looks like he was burnt to a crisp.

 

[xXClockwork]

I'd lay money that it will be back next year.

They will just up the price of the tickets that they make you pay to then go in and pay even more for overpriced food.

 

[Argonaut]

Three years straight of OU whipping TU was too much for big Tex. This year he tried to end it all, but to his disgust, they will rebuild him to watch another butt kicking at the state fair!
Jerry Jones probably set that fire, he wants that game moved to JerryWorld so bad he can taste it!
PS; Jerry, if you are a member, I'm just kidding... and I need to borrow some money!

 

[rickboone1]

Our state fair only has a Rocket.

 

[Techichi]

Three years straight of OU whipping TU was too much for big Tex. This year he tried to end it all, but to his disgust, they will rebuild him to watch another butt kicking at the state fair!
Jerry Jones probably set that fire, he wants that game moved to JerryWorld so bad he can taste it!
PS; Jerry, if you are a member, I'm just kidding... and I need to borrow some money!

Oh! Now THAT burns! lol