State fair, state fair...

There is nothing better than a trip to the state fair for a confidence booster. I felt better about myself the moment I walked onto the grounds.

A few things I learned.

-Ignorant people should not start conversations
I had a guy tell me that biodiesel was taking food off his table. "How so? When was the last time you ate a soybean off the plant?" He didn't like that answer. I then told him that supporting alternative energy helps keep our dollar in our own country and went into more statistics and factual information.
His rebuttal - "It's the governments fault." Then he walked off.

-Most politicians, and those who work for them have little to no personality
This applies to most lobbyists or pretentious lawyers who think they are cool because they lived in D.C. and have met an elected official. Newsflash, who cares, I've met people that far more American's care about and they turn a wheel for a living. What have you done besides spew hot air?

-Most kids are little jerks and most parents are bigger jerks
I had to yell at a kid for running up the food guide pyramid display. It looks like a ramp on one side. Who does that? When told to knock it off he replied "I'm a big boy and I can do what I want."

Wrong answer. I booted his ass and then when dad finally came after him and couldn't find him I directed him to the sniffling kid sitting on the bench on the outside of the display. Crying only made him lower in my book. Then again I wanted to bitch slap his parent for dumping him off. It's not a day care.

-There are a few exceptions to every theory
I watched a young dad tell his two year old to 'change his attitude or they were going home' I wanted to hug that guy.

-Scooters are dangerous when driven by senior citizens
I sat and watched scores of seniors hot rod around on scooters. I also watched an old man speed up when he approached a group of punk kids. They all screamed and dove to get out of the way. I swear I saw the old man chuckle. He's not senile, he's using his resources for entertainment.

-Rented strollers and wagons should be dunked in Clorox upon return
I gag thinking about all the grubby kids sucking on the sides of those wagons. I don't even think I can elaborate.

-People obviously go for comfort over fashion
Tank tops and hot pants are not made for folks over 400 pounds and if you wear overalls make sure you wear underwear or at least button up the sides. Oh, and one more thing...six Pronto Pups and two funnel cakes proves it's not a thyroid problem.

-People are illiterate
The sign in Agriland states "PLEASE no food or drinks" for obvious reasons. I witnessed a guy take his kids' slushes and set them down on top of the sign. Seriously?

The most valuable thing I learned is that I'm normal.