of all the things in the world that are going crazy right now, the fact that i live in a world where rattlesnake sausage is still a possiblity—not one i will personally enjoy in terms of eating it—comforts me on a very basic level:
http://www.hotdougs.com/specials.htm
come join us for lunch, Internet!
Personally, I get all warm and fuzzy knowing that Balut (fertilized duck egg) remains widely available as a roadside delicacy in my hometown.
WARNING! -- the link has a rather graphic illustration of this local dish. It's a shame, really, because if you're genuinely curious about it, the Wikipedia entry is rather thorough about explaining the contextual stuff about how it's prepared.
(Not something I like to eat, myself, really. Still, given the pervasiveness of bland, standardized McHegemony, it's nice to know there's a place for such 'exotic' treats in the global marketplace.)
you're the second person this week to mention Balut to me. And it's only monday!
Kevin, I think rattlesnake makes me feel good about the world because, really, who doesn't like to eat their enemies? and i do hate rattlesnakes.
out now
Anne, why exactly does the sale of rattlesnake sausage comfort you? Explain yourself. Dig deep emotionally and see what this issue really brings up from the depths of your psyche.