Mines better, ask the Austin FReepers.
That remains to be determined. Sounds like we need to have a local cook-off to determine the veracity of your statement. (Or mine, for that matter!)
up till a couple of years ago, I would always go to Waxahatchie, Tx to the Gryphon Motorcycle club annual chili cookoff and participate as a contestant.
I never won, but almost always placed. Some real good chili there and the event is usually in october.