The few things that makes the Mermaid so attractive are the cheap (sometimes free drinks) and the bounty of fried desserts. A Twinkie, not unhealthy enough? Let's batter it up and fry it. A few Oreos, too healthy? Let's repeat the last order and cover it in a layer of powder sugar. I won't lie, my inner fat kid screams out for this stuff every once in a while. If too much caution is thrown to the win, the inner fat kid might just be the outer one.
When people come to town and we are walking around downtown, this is a fun place to take them. Leave it to Vegas and county fairs to make a staple out of these items. Everyone must try this at least once. I have done it a few times and have sworn it off after each. That resolution never lasts too long.