Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for September 06, 2021

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    eromlig  about 3 years ago

    Tonight I have yet another story from the annals of True. However, before I get started, I think we all know we have a new troll on board. Please, everybody – no matter how insulting or political he gets, just ignore him. Trolls feed on our indignation and crave our reaction, so whatever you do… DON’T FEED THE TROLL.

    On to tonight’s true story:

    A dentist has been advertising on local radio that he can help you “overcome your insurmountable fear of dentistry.” I was amused, of course. How does one overcome the insurmountable? Later that week I had an appointment to get my teeth cleaned, so I told my hygienist about the spot, emphasizing the word “insurmountable.” She nodded and said, “Oh, that’s good.”

    I was taken aback; I thought she would laugh. “Uh, do you know what ‘insurmountable’ means?” I asked her.

    “Oh, that’s like a really big fear, right?”

    “Um, right,” I conceded. We went on to other topics…

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    mischugenah  about 3 years ago

    Uruguay sounds a lot like my home town in central Washington!

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    jimchronister2016  about 3 years ago

    Texas is also the Bullshit capitol state and tied with florida for the most ignorant governor!

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    Cool Hand Luke Premium Member about 3 years ago

    Where can I buy one of those grills? I need one!!!

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    eromlig  about 3 years ago

    Well, it looks like our troll took the night off. Maybe he got a job with Hallmark composing Valentine’s Day Cards. Ya think?

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    Dr. Quatermass  about 3 years ago

    If I was Mr. Banyai, after being run over with an SUV I’d probably be referred to as “Attila the Not So Hung.” (rimshot)

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    cmerb  about 3 years ago

    I have heard that everything is " BIGGER " in Texas .

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    cdnalor  about 3 years ago

    Wow, looks like we got the large-print edition of Ripley’s today. They must’ve received a lot of complaints about the font size.

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    Huckleberry Hiroshima  about 3 years ago

    So Texas and Uruguay are in cahoots.

    Take care, may world renowned thread spooler Hortense McLipdoodleord be with you, and gesundheit.

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    dv1093  about 3 years ago

    The Texas Grill: Stupid.

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    David_J Premium Member about 3 years ago

    Texas is also home to the only state in the Union that can’t keep the power on when folks need it the most. Actually, thanks to deregulation, that’s just one of many bad things the state is home to (like storing explosive chemicals next to schools).

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    Ripplin Premium Member about 3 years ago

    Saw that giant BBQ on the show Ultimate Rides not long ago.

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    poppacapsmokeblower  about 3 years ago

    Quick, send Undisputable Cuz to Uruguay.

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    viperfuel60  about 3 years ago

    Now that they’ve improved the font size and readability problem, let’s hope they improve the art work.

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    John9  about 3 years ago

    As far as the “BBQ” goes, I would guess that if there is only one person, by the time you finish the rounds your meat is done. I’m kidding I know it a 2-person job (still just kidding) but I would wonder haw many it really takes to do it.

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    mindjob  about 3 years ago

    No mention as to how many tons of charcoal that thing needs, or how many people it employs

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    Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member about 3 years ago

    Info about the BBQ – Source: https://www.countrythangdaily.com/undisputable-cuz-worlds-biggest-bbq-pit/

    A portion of the above article:

    The Undisputable Cuz isn’t just for show though. The couple attends several cookouts and cookoffs and helps out their community by smoking barbeque and giving them out for free to their town’s local first responders such as the law enforcement troops, fire department, and everyone who comes out to protect their town. They are friends with many of the townspeople and all of them are welcome for a toast.

    By taking advantage of the portability of their truck, they served the community by bringing it in the Galveston army to feed the veterans and the homeless for Thanksgiving. They also helped out the in relief operations when they were hit by Hurricane Harvey where they fed 55,000 people in 11 days. They were also hired once to serve hauls of briskets in the 2015 inauguration of Texas’ new governor Abbott.

    And it was up for sale (this article was from 2014):

    Recent news though reported that the family is now selling the Undisputable Cuz for $350,000. They stated that they want to move on with their current life and take their money back. Folsom said that once someone or a rich person brings him a certified cheque, they can immediately take the truck out and own it, but not before talking to his wife about it.

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    Bilan  about 3 years ago

    Does the Undisputable Cuz have a drive-up window?

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    Jogger2  about 3 years ago

    In a Penn and Teller act, Teller got run over by a truck trailer. They explained how they did it.

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    Mark Epple  about 3 years ago

    Learn the proper use of words! A SUV, not An SUV.

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    WCraft Premium Member about 3 years ago

    There must be a similar ratio in Illinois as in Uruguay. I mean the state capitol is full of cow – - – -

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    pbr50138  about 3 years ago

    4 tons of meat? Who’s going to eat all of that?

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