Carnival in a casino. I had walked by this place for years but never dared enter inside since it's a casino which only consists of 'one-armed bandits.' Slot Machines - for all those who don't understand the lingo.
Anyways, one of my friends saw the glowing LCD display advertisement on Mermaids which shows a pretty girl consuming a fried twinkie - from which you see then nothing but the cream filling from the twinkie around her lips as she gives off a gleaming smile. hahaa! *suggestive?*
Well it tempted my friend to grab me by the arm as she pulled me inside. "noooooo!"
Place was pretty trashy as perceived. Loud colored carpet and loud, shameless tank-topped patrons from the mid-west. 'hey, lil ole brotha!' (in a deep throaty baritone)
We made our way straight to the back where they serve their artery clogging foods. My friend ordered the fried Oreos and fried Twinkies. I ordered the 99 cent hot dog, just to see what 99 cents would buy me.
To be honest - it was THE BEST 99 cent hot dog I ever had. They are very generous with the sauerkraut and I slathered on the yellow mustard. So good - I had to go back and order another one!
I grudgingly took a little bite out my friend's fried Twinkie - delicious as well. But when I think of how horrible it is for you body - disgusting!
Anyways, it was an interesting experience. I'm glad my friend pulled me in the casino, as I violated one of my own rules by avoiding Mermaids in the first place: 'free yourself from the imprisonment of preconceived notions.'