In the News: Billy Ray Cyrus Supports Niceville's Mullet Fest!
Mullets make a big showing down in Niceville (www.cityofniceville.org ) Florida where the redneck and white trash run rampant among the muggy swamps. We're glad to see that in spite of much social oppression in recent years that the mullet is alive and well. Florida is one of those rare pockets of the world where the mullet continues to thrive. The Niceville mullet festival is certainly a testament to that. If you missed it this year be sure to book your ticket for next. It will be Mullet HEAVEN.
Read on for the whole story from Brenda Shoffner at Florida Freedom Newspapers:
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NICEVILLE, FL - Guess who's coming back to the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival? Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. Organizers for the 33rd annual event announced the dates, Oct. 16-18, and the entertainment lineup this week.
Cyrus is set to close the festival on Sunday.
Once best known for his hit song "Achy Breaky Heart," these days Cyrus is better known as dad to Miley Cyrus, star of the popular "Hannah Montana" TV series and a successful singer in her own right. The elder Cyrus also co-stars on his daughter's show.
The news of Cyrus' return to the festival fueled speculation about whether Miley might accompany her father.
"I have no information to that effect," Mullet Festival committee member Wanda Cruttenden said Thursday. "Our contract is with Billy Ray Cyrus."
Cyrus drew record crowds to the Mullet Festival on Oct. 16, 1992, after being signed to the event two months before "Achy Breaky Heart" went to No. 1.
Cyrus' manager initially tried to get him out of the 1992 appearance, but Cyrus went ahead with it as planned and brought an estimated 75,000 people to the festival's opening night.
Others scheduled to perform at this year's festival include Chuck Wicks on Friday night and Blake Shelton on Saturday night.
Doctor Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster will take the stage Friday and Saturday.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
How to Make Fried Twinkies
What you'll need:
6 Twinkies
Vegetable oil for frying
Flour for dusting
1 cup of milk
2 tbs. of cider vinegar
1 tsp. of vegetable oil
1 cup of all purpose flour
1 tsp. of baking powder
½ tsp. of salt
Powdered sugar
Freezer
Deep saucepan or fryer
2 Mixing bowls
Oil thermometer
Paper towels
Directions:
1.Freeze the Twinkies overnight.
2.Pour vegetable oil in your saucepan or fryer and heat to 375 degrees F
3.Combine the milk, vinegar and oil in one bowl and stir well.
4.Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in the other bowl and stir well.
5.Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until smooth to make the batter.
6.Dust each Twinkie lightly with flour, then dunk each in the batter and allow the excess to drip off.
7.Fry the Twinkies one or two at a time for about 45 seconds on each side, until a nice golden brown color is achieved.
8.Drain on paper towels and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
9.Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
6 Twinkies
Vegetable oil for frying
Flour for dusting
1 cup of milk
2 tbs. of cider vinegar
1 tsp. of vegetable oil
1 cup of all purpose flour
1 tsp. of baking powder
½ tsp. of salt
Powdered sugar
Freezer
Deep saucepan or fryer
2 Mixing bowls
Oil thermometer
Paper towels
Directions:
1.Freeze the Twinkies overnight.
2.Pour vegetable oil in your saucepan or fryer and heat to 375 degrees F
3.Combine the milk, vinegar and oil in one bowl and stir well.
4.Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in the other bowl and stir well.
5.Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until smooth to make the batter.
6.Dust each Twinkie lightly with flour, then dunk each in the batter and allow the excess to drip off.
7.Fry the Twinkies one or two at a time for about 45 seconds on each side, until a nice golden brown color is achieved.
8.Drain on paper towels and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
9.Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wild Possum Ka-bobs
Ingredients:
1 live, corn fed possum
3 ripe but firm tomatoes
1 large white onion
½ pound of large mushrooms
2 large green peppers
1 package meat marinade
½ cup soy sauce
12 skewers
Preparation:
The possum must be alive so that you can scare it, giving you the "wild" taste from all the adrenaline it produces. It is best to hit it over the head with a large object (hammer, club, bat) in a humane manner. Boil for 3 minutes to loosen the fur then skin and gut it.
De-limb (chop the little nubby legs off) the possum and cut the meat into 1/2 inch square chunks. Marinate overnight in a mixture of meat marinade and soy sauce. Kentucky residents who have no fridge can use an ice chest and may use radiator coolant instead of soy sauce.
Thread the meat and veggies onto your skewer/stick in alternating sequences to distribute the delicious flavor evenly. Cook over a barbecue, pit, 50 gallon drum or any other fire till you get the desired result. For added flavor, you can cook it over burning tires.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
My Mirror - By Jim G
When I look in the mirror
What do I see?
I see me and my mullet smiling back at me
Nothing can compare
To running your fingers through my greasy long hair
It's short in the front
Yet long in the back
M U L L E T S
Mullets.. Mullets.. Yes. Yes. Yes.
The Mullet will rock on.
-- Jim G.
What do I see?
I see me and my mullet smiling back at me
Nothing can compare
To running your fingers through my greasy long hair
It's short in the front
Yet long in the back
M U L L E T S
Mullets.. Mullets.. Yes. Yes. Yes.
The Mullet will rock on.
-- Jim G.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Origins of the Redneck
Ever thought "What is a redneck?" In many peoples minds a redneck is someone who loves the is the south. They love the usual southern foods, they act the southern way, and they are still wishing that the south had won that war.
There are lots of different stories that people believe the term redneck was derived from.
Many believe that the name was given to people who had a red neck from the sun that was caused by constantly working outside their whole life. When the sun is beating on someone for years the effect will cause the skin that is exposed to redden what was once fair skin and cause it to be tough and leathery. By middle aged these workers were often very wrinkled.
Others think that people would use red bandanas and tie them around their necks to show others their loyalty to the union during the nasty fight between owners and the United Mine Workers.
There are some historians that argue the term originated in Scotland. The National Covenant and The Solemn League and Covenant signed some documents that stated that Scotland wanted to become a Presbyterian Church Government and that they would reject the Church of England from being the official church.
Many of these revolters signed these documents by using their own blood. They began to wear red pieces of cloth around their necks to show where they stood in public. Soon people began to call them rednecks. Because many of the early inhabitants lived in the southern parts of the U.S. and came of Scottish descent they were given this term.
Many from the South will gladly be called rednecks and feel a sense of camaraderie from it. But as proud as they might be we aren't sure if they can still endure the many redneck jokes that have been created on their behalf. I guess we'll have to try a few on them and see what happens.
There are lots of different stories that people believe the term redneck was derived from.
Many believe that the name was given to people who had a red neck from the sun that was caused by constantly working outside their whole life. When the sun is beating on someone for years the effect will cause the skin that is exposed to redden what was once fair skin and cause it to be tough and leathery. By middle aged these workers were often very wrinkled.
Others think that people would use red bandanas and tie them around their necks to show others their loyalty to the union during the nasty fight between owners and the United Mine Workers.
There are some historians that argue the term originated in Scotland. The National Covenant and The Solemn League and Covenant signed some documents that stated that Scotland wanted to become a Presbyterian Church Government and that they would reject the Church of England from being the official church.
Many of these revolters signed these documents by using their own blood. They began to wear red pieces of cloth around their necks to show where they stood in public. Soon people began to call them rednecks. Because many of the early inhabitants lived in the southern parts of the U.S. and came of Scottish descent they were given this term.
Many from the South will gladly be called rednecks and feel a sense of camaraderie from it. But as proud as they might be we aren't sure if they can still endure the many redneck jokes that have been created on their behalf. I guess we'll have to try a few on them and see what happens.
GO MULLET GO
If you had any conscious moments in the 80's your memory has most likely been impressed by the Mullet. Business in the front, party in the back - who can forget that? It's true,Believe it or not, that the mullet is gradually reemerging as a popular hairstyle. The only problem is that for all the good things there are about this particular style, there is a whole lot more really horrendous aspects.
It must be said that the mullet never ceased being popular in the south. It is a time honored and often ridiculed tradition down there, unfortunately. So we see with great surprise the mullet manifesting its glorious mane in Hollywood, of all places. Britney Spears' former boyfriend is just one of the thousands known to sport the look.
Some of you may not be aware of what this sexy hairstyle actually looks like. "Business in the front, party in the back," is only an explanation, after all. However, that is the catch phrase for a reason. The mullet consists of a trimmed, nearly conservative look in the front, all the while the hair in the back is left to grow long. Very often, the sides are cropped close or even shaven.
Thus the previously mentioned catch phrase was used to describe this hairstyle. The front is always conservative, so you don't do much with it as far as styling. However, since the back is left grow long and beautiful, there are gobs of options when it comes to styling.
Ponytails are a convenient option with the mullet. People with this style will many times braid the back of their hair as well. This is known as a rat tail. For such an aged style, it is extremely versatile when you stop to think about it.
Probably the best thing about the mullet is its low maintenance nature. You don't have to do much with it. Some gel, a ponytail, a little braiding, and you are ready for the admiration of the masses!
Contrary to common perception, men are not the only people who can pull off the mullet. In it's hey day, many women wanted this style also. As it reemerges, the same is still true. Yes! Even kids and teenagers can have it done! So why not flashback to the glory days and ask for a mullet the next time you need a haircut?!
It must be said that the mullet never ceased being popular in the south. It is a time honored and often ridiculed tradition down there, unfortunately. So we see with great surprise the mullet manifesting its glorious mane in Hollywood, of all places. Britney Spears' former boyfriend is just one of the thousands known to sport the look.
Some of you may not be aware of what this sexy hairstyle actually looks like. "Business in the front, party in the back," is only an explanation, after all. However, that is the catch phrase for a reason. The mullet consists of a trimmed, nearly conservative look in the front, all the while the hair in the back is left to grow long. Very often, the sides are cropped close or even shaven.
Thus the previously mentioned catch phrase was used to describe this hairstyle. The front is always conservative, so you don't do much with it as far as styling. However, since the back is left grow long and beautiful, there are gobs of options when it comes to styling.
Ponytails are a convenient option with the mullet. People with this style will many times braid the back of their hair as well. This is known as a rat tail. For such an aged style, it is extremely versatile when you stop to think about it.
Probably the best thing about the mullet is its low maintenance nature. You don't have to do much with it. Some gel, a ponytail, a little braiding, and you are ready for the admiration of the masses!
Contrary to common perception, men are not the only people who can pull off the mullet. In it's hey day, many women wanted this style also. As it reemerges, the same is still true. Yes! Even kids and teenagers can have it done! So why not flashback to the glory days and ask for a mullet the next time you need a haircut?!
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