Speak softly and carry hotdish on a stick`

On September 2, 1901, then vice-president Theodore
Roosevelt first articulated his theory of diplomacy: “Speak
softly and carry a big stick” at the Minnesota State Fair. In some sort of
hideous misinterpretation of Roosevelt’s quote, Minnesotans have ever since provided a dizzying array (YouTube
link) of foods on the ends of
sticks to
be eaten as one strolls the state fair. Hotdish. Teriyaki ostrich. Pork chop. Scotch eggs. Alligator. Drugs. This year’s complete and rather
breathtaking list.