I went to the grocery store the other day to pick up a couple of things and headed to the snack aisle for some pretzels. The 10 oz bag of mini-pretzels was on sale for $1.19, so I reached for it, but—what’s this?—there was a larger, 15 oz bag of pretzels in the same brand for $1.00. The difference: the cheaper pretzels were shaped like the State of Texas and cowboy boots. Previously, we’ve purchased Texas-shaped tortilla chips and crackers, and I’ve also seen Texas-shaped fish sticks.
People here are very proud of their state, but it sometimes shows in funny ways. Everywhere you look, there are a million architectural and decorative variations on the outline of Texas, the “lone star” motif, and the state flag. Even in the Capitol building in Austin, the granite floor has Texas-shaped inlays throughout. I've never seen another state so obsessed with its shape. But why am I surprised? Every morning at school, my son recites first the federal Pledge of Allegiance and then the Texas Pledge of Allegiance. Do any other states have their own pledge?
Hmm, this talk of food has made me hungry. Anyone up for a Maryland-shaped sandwich?
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Yea, and it's not exactly the easiest outline to replicate, (comared to Utah.)
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