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May 10, 2010

What are they selling?

According to the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce in Marianna, Florida it is time for the 5th Annual Boston Butt Sale.  Tickets can be purchased through May 25 from any Northeast Jackson County Optimist Club member at the smokin' price of only $20.  Purchasers will enjoy "the best butts in town."

Okay, put away your bad jokes for a minute and ask yourself why would anyone place such an ambiguous advertisement in their local community?

  • To draw attention
  • Because the activity is so well-known it doesn't need further explanation
  • For the shock value
  • To get the word out with a sense of humor

Wikipedia explains that the Boston butt is the cut of pork that comes from the upper part of the front leg and may contain the blade bone.  According to southern chef Paula Dean, it's a great cut to smoke.

I can think of so many other fun activities that might take place with this fundraiser such as a barbecue cook-off or recipe book.  I hope they have plans to grow their activity into a real community event.