Getting snobbish about our BBQ

[Lake Dogs]

I've read many different threads over the years about how folks now know what truly good BBQ is and the techniques used to make and server quality Q and then get disgusted with others who boil ribs or cook crock-pot butts, or dont want to eat at restaurants any longer, etc.

I then read this today:

> I met a guy at a charity cook-off this year who, like me, was new to
> competing. He got a call and I did not. We hit it off and were loosely
> keeping in touch.
>
> Today I heard that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
> Apparently it has spread and the docs are talking in terms of weeks.
>
> This guy is in his 40's with a family. I can't say we are really close,
> but we are definitely "brethren" in Q. For some reason this news has
> really hit me like a ton of bricks. It is what people mean when they
> say "Life is Short". It inspires me to try to accomplish those things I
> always said I would do. I hope you all will take it as the same.
>
> David
> The Swine Spectator


David made a friend rather than an enemy. They became "brethren".

I would suggest that you consider how short life is and whether arguing over this is better than that is worth making an enemy over making a friend.

BBQ, enjoy it, and embrace other's ideas even if you know they're wrong.

JMHO.

 

[5string]

Well said.

 

[Jaskew82]

/signed.

I am up for anything that tastes good.

 

[Jethro1]

Thanks for posting L D. :clap:

 

[Groundhog66]

There is no wrong way, just different ways. And if you like it, it's good BBQ.

 

[Rebel Yell]

...and that is the secret to this life. Love GOD and love others. Simple.

 

[DaveMW]

Amen Lake Dogs.

 

[landarc]

In this, there is truth.

 

[MisterChrister]

...and that is the secret to this life. Love GOD and love others. Simple.

+1 thanks for posting!

 

[gtr]

I hear ya! :clap2:

I think a lot of arguing about BBQ is lighthearted smack talk, but it can get silly. If it tastes good, I'll eat it - I don't care how it got there! :hungry:

I think food is only a part of BBQ. The gathering of friends and loved ones, as well as making new friends, is a huge part of the deal IMO.

 

[Boshizzle]

 

[lastmajordude]

I have had so much wonderful, freely given advice and opine on this board...BBQ Bandit, QTR, Boshizzle, Cowgirl and others....I have never met these good people but I do consider them friends... through que. Don't know of another board with such nice, helpful people.....JMHO....good folks make you feel good just being around them.....

 

[Skidder]

I've lived this way for the last few years. I went to Alaska in the 70's and always wanted to go back. Seven guys I knew died in one year and that changed my way of thinking. So I went back and had a ball. My sister had cancer and they gave her less than a year well she only made it a few weeks so now everyday is lived to the fullest. I will never sweat the small things in life Thanks for the reminder though.

 

[1911Ron]

^^^^This^^^^^

 

[TurkeyLeg]

I'm no competitor so for me BBQ is all about cooking for friends and family, and if I'm lucky I made some good Q, but it's the process for me that I enjoy. The good food is a bonus. There's nothing better than someone complimenting my Q though!

 

[Dr_KY]

Love it and thanks for posting.

I want to post this on other forums where it's all gotten out of hand and all but a few actually know what BBQ actually means.

I this right here should the header of most competition entry forms....

I think food is only a part of BBQ. The gathering of friends and loved ones, as well as making new friends, is a huge part of the deal IMO.

- GTR

 

[Jason TQ]

Totally agree.

I don't consider what I cook the best of anything but I have been getting better and sometimes when I'm going to a friends place that doesn't do smoked bbq and they are cooking out or they even say bbq'ing they will say "i know it won't be like yours or as good as yours.....something something". And I always say what the hell does that matter people cook different stuff, it will still be great so let's grab some beers and hang out. Doesn't matter to me. Crock pot pulled pork, grilled ribs, brisket in the oven (that was made kind of italian style and was pretty awesome), etc....it is all fine with me.

A lot of the bbq snob stuff is tongue in cheek though. At least I hope no one turns down a friends meal or someone who is just trying to be nice and uses the term "BBQ/Barbecue" but has no idea what the term "BBQ/Barbecue" means to many of us. I don't.

 

[Jason TQ]

Holy monkey junk that is funny!! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[Dr_KY]

I remember the phase where people would all bang the drum about how taboo gassers were not so long ago but then started using them after they realized there is more to the love of all things food than they originally thought.

Just share the love , our time on this rock is all too short sometimes.

 

[jimmyinsd]

I'm no competitor so for me BBQ is all about cooking for friends and family, and if I'm lucky I made some good Q, but it's the process for me that I enjoy. The good food is a bonus. There's nothing better than someone complimenting my Q though!

this pretty much nails it for me. i have always love good Q. ( hell for you folks in the south you would probably say i have loved bad Q ). i never took the time to learn the hows and whys until a few years ago i started having chest pains. ( at the age of 35 ) i had been a steady smoker since i was about 14/15 and i had unsuccessfully tried quitting many times. this time i decided i needed a distraction and Q is it.

i originally thought that competition would be a goal, but i the more i thought about it the more it didnt make sense. i quit smoking to be able to spend more time on earth with my loved ones, and if i got into competition cooking it would likely cause me to spend less time with them. ( i am pretty OCD and uber competitive.) so yeah, i get my calls/walks/trophies everytime a friend or family asks me to cook for their party or just talks up my Q to somebody else.

i've lost several family members to pancreatic cancer, there is nothing that you can really say except its fast. my mother in law was less than 2 months from feeling healthy to her funeral. sorry to hear about your friend LD.

lifes a hell of a ride, make sure you get on.