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Big Tex Destroyed by Flames
NBC5 Dallas Fort Worth ^

Posted on 10/19/2012 9:07:33 AM PDT by DarthFuzball

Edited on 10/19/2012 10:23:32 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Stunned attendees at the State Fair of Texas witnessed the iconic Big Tex go up in flames Friday morning.

Some fabric that made up the towering structure's hand and sleeves could still be seen as firefighters gathered around the scorched area.

Big Tex's 75-gallon hat, 50-pound belt buckle and slow drawl -- "Howdy, folks!" -- have been greeting fair visitors since 1952. This year's fair, which closes Sunday, had been celebrating Big Tex's 60th birthday.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Local News
KEYWORDS: bigtex; burntdickies; statefair; texas
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1 posted on 10/19/2012 9:07:34 AM PDT by DarthFuzball
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To: DarthFuzball

Just WOW!


2 posted on 10/19/2012 9:08:33 AM PDT by DarthFuzball ("Life is full of little surprises." - Pandora)
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To: DarthFuzball
Ruint! Gone!


3 posted on 10/19/2012 9:10:10 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: DarthFuzball
The pics are heartbreaking! Tex turned 60 years old, this year.

Come back, soon, big guy.

4 posted on 10/19/2012 9:10:16 AM PDT by Jane Long (Soli Deo Gloria!)
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To: DarthFuzball

The motor that runs his mouth caught fire.


5 posted on 10/19/2012 9:11:13 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: DarthFuzball

Echos of the Terminator.


6 posted on 10/19/2012 9:13:22 AM PDT by fwdude ( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
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To: ruesrose

There is always Hope!


8 posted on 10/19/2012 9:16:18 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Jane Long
The pics are heartbreaking! Tex turned 60 years old, this year.

Awww.... he stood for 60 years? I've never seen him in person, but that is heartbreaking. He's a symbol of the great state of Texas.

Can Big Tex be rebuilt?

9 posted on 10/19/2012 9:16:42 AM PDT by nutmeg (I'm with Sarah Palin and Ted Cruz: Romney / Ryan 2012)
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To: ruesrose

LOL!


11 posted on 10/19/2012 9:17:23 AM PDT by nutmeg (I'm with Sarah Palin and Ted Cruz: Romney / Ryan 2012)
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To: DarthFuzball

The LIeberals are gonna have a field day with this one. Oh well, they need something to cheer about lately.


12 posted on 10/19/2012 9:18:07 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or Tyranny)
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To: mylife

Nooooooo!


13 posted on 10/19/2012 9:18:27 AM PDT by BuckeyeTexan
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To: mylife
Wow. Burning Man II?
14 posted on 10/19/2012 9:20:25 AM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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To: DarthFuzball

Anyone have duct tape?


15 posted on 10/19/2012 9:21:12 AM PDT by buffaloguy
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To: DarthFuzball

Dang—Big Tex is getting too old to handle munching on those habanero chili peppers.


16 posted on 10/19/2012 9:21:34 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or Tyranny)
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To: DarthFuzball

At least Big Tex died with his boots on, like a true cowboy.


17 posted on 10/19/2012 9:23:27 AM PDT by Licensed-To-Carry (Hey Obama! All you have done is awaken a sleeping giant and filled us with a terrible resolve!!)
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To: BuckeyeTexan
He will be back next year. I think Wrangler set fire to his new Dickies ☺
18 posted on 10/19/2012 9:24:26 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: nutmeg

Fair officials say he will be rebuilt.


19 posted on 10/19/2012 9:26:40 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: nutmeg
Can Big Tex be rebuilt?

Just like Texas, his foundation remains strong =)

20 posted on 10/19/2012 9:27:44 AM PDT by Jane Long (Soli Deo Gloria!)
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