if you can sit thru Ray Stevens stuff and not get at least a grin, your not human, that's all I can say, cause the man is by far the funniest songwriter ever!
Ray has earned a seat in heaven, for all the joy and mirth his songs have engendered over the years... How could anyone not want him in the Country music hall of fame...
Ray Stevens is the epitome of patriocity, comedy, and is a genius. He had his first hit when I was in high school, and I've loved him ever since. But the patriotic songs really grab me by the heart. Thanks, Ray! I'm on Broadjam but I will never be able to compare to Ray.
I just heard this one this year. As always, Ray Stevens manages to make even simple pleasures like eating chili a event you'll never forget. Thanks Ray, for the funny memories. Love you, man.
This song is based on a true event in a way a judge was sent to the hospital after trying a few spicy chili dishes i remember reading the news article do not remember when just that it was after 2011 for i had my dog when I read it
I've always loved Ray Steven's music. So much fun. I remember when The Streak came out, 2 guys streaked down the street in front of the local radio station in Auburn, Maine.
@@bethanysmith5856 I love the ending. The nurse lady eats the chili makes a face like "enh tastes fine to me" and walks off. :D But that's how it goes. People who like hot peppers just devour things flavored with them, and people who don't like them scream in pain at a single taste.
If I ever judged one of these, they'd probably look at me like I had lost my mind. "Sure I'll judge your chili cook off. Just make sure there's a gallon of milk and something to drink it out of." That stuff has some serious heat and (for me, at least) the only thing that kills the fire is milk.
Forgot Homer and Jethro, Stan Freberg, and some others from 40 years ago are sure to burst your sides laughing 😃 so hard ! If RU-vid can find them and post these gems, you'll be howling and rolling on the floor.
Being from the Great State of Texas, I love Texas chili. But residing in Tennessee, good chili is HARD to find. Thanks Ray for another really good song.
But to be fair, some of your chili in Texas would tear the face off of a mere mortal, lol. He's not wrong about that, some of the best I've ever tasted.
Squirrel not squirell! You might want to learn how to spell it! There’s no reference to the song because, he’s singing a completely different song so, why would he have to do that to please you? Duh, learn to use your common sense!
No, it doesn’t, drinking a glass of water or milk, which is what we’re taught early on, duh! Sugar only makes things with heat taste sweet and, does nothing to cool down your throat, duh!
No, again it only makes the food taste sweet, it doesn’t do nothing to cool down your throat like water or milk, it helps cools down the burn of those chilies or peppers, we learn this as child early on, something the Mexicans have taught us!
If you can read this whole story without laughing, then there’s no hope for you. I was crying by the end. This is an actual account as relayed to paramedics at a chili cook-off in Texas. “Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge’s table, asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in… I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn’t be all that spicy; and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted and became Judge 3.” Here are the scorecard notes from the event: CHILI # 1 - MIKE’S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI Judge # 1 - A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick. Judge # 2 - Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild. Judge # 3 (Frank) - Holy crap, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that’s the worst one. These Texans are crazy. CHILI # 2 - EL RANCHO’S AFTERBURNER CHILI Judge # 1 - Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang. Judge # 2 - Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously. Judge # 3 - Keep this out of the reach of children. I’m not sure what I’m supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face. CHILI # 3 - ALFREDO’S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI Judge # 1 - Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Judge # 2 - A bit salty, good use of peppers. Judge # 3 - Call the EPA. I’ve located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I’m getting red-faced from all of the beer. CHILI # 4=2 0- BUBBA’S BLACK MAGIC Judge # 1 - Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing. Judge # 2 - Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili. Judge # 3 - I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beer maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. This 300 lb. Woman is starting to look HOT … Just like this nuclear waste I’m eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac? CHILI # 5 - LISA’S LEGAL LIP REMOVER Judge # 1 - Meaty, strong chili. Jalapeno peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive. Judge # 2 - Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the jalapeno peppers make a strong statement. Judge # 3 - My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted, and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I’m burning my lips off. It really ticks me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. CHILI # 6 - VARGA’S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY Judge # 1 - Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers. Judge # 2 - The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, garlic. Superb. Judge # 3 - My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I crapped on myself when I farted, and I’m worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can’t feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snow cone. CHILI # 7 - SUSAN’S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI Judge # 1 - A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers. Judge # 2 - Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment **I should take note that I am worried about Judge # 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably. Judge # 3 - You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn’t feel a thing. I’ve lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they’ll know what killed me. I’ve decided to stop breathing. It’s too painful. I’m not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I’ll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach. CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM’S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI Judge # 1 - The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence. Judge # 2 - This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he’s going to make it. Poor fella, wonder how he’d have reacted to really hot chili? Judge # 3 - No report.
I thought i'd read something like that before somewhere! I think it was back in the early days of my connecting to this internet thing, late nineties. Oh my god, the internet in the previous century!!!!!!
Haha this is hilarious we have a chili cook off at my church and I'm in Tx and I remember the first cook off i brought a pot of my 9 alarm and it made a few tear up a bit..and I was asked what I call my chilli i go it's my Death Valley Chili 😂..my pastors wife laughed her butt off when i played this song for her
My friend Ray....been decades since I first heard you when I was a teen and you were putting out "the streak" and from then on...we were best friends as you just continued to crank out one funny after another. I enjoy all your music and your wonderful sense of humor that come out during your songs. Never have you lowered yourself too obscene vocals...or dirty lines..just pure family entertainment!! I have nothing but the highest respect for you and the family that supports you though out the years!! God bless you and thank you for doing the song "Stand up" - our nation needed that song and hope people will wake up in time to turn us around!! God bless you & your family & the friends that are all behind the scenes making it all come together. God has used you too get through too us......been a pleasure!! Thank you!!
That is very true it's about time they put this great Entertainer in the Country Music Hall of Fame let you know they only do what they want to do he's one of the funniest country comedians in the history of funny he doesn't curse he just makes a joke out of seeing things in everyday life writes it down makes it comical genius to do probably will have to wait till Ray passes on then I'll put Ray Stevens in the Country Music Hall of Fame then but I'll tell you what it don't matter I love this man he's one of the funniest people I ever listen to God bless Ray Stevens and I keep these great great Ray Stevens videos coming
this may not be funny to you, but. I pastor a church and one of my kids at church came to me when I was about to go in the pulpit and held out her hand and said it is a breath mint and gave me a piece of candy, it was a WARHEAD if you know what that is, my teeth and jaws, still hurt.
I grew up in Texas. Several decades ago I went to the Czech festival in a little town called West. West is located south of Dallas-Fort Worth, in central Texas. They were having a chili cookoff, and each team entry had a snappy name for their concoction. I took a few samples but passed on the one called Goat's Head Chili because I was full. Not ten minutes later as I stood at another booth I turned around to see the GHC team lifting something out of their cooking pot. It was a goat's head. That NEARLY put me off chili altogether.
Had to stop this video for a minute....laughing my chili butt off! Is there nothing sacred or anything Mr. Ray can't nail with his special brand of humor? Excuse me...have get back to the chili contest......
Dang it Ray. That IV Bag. Looking at my arms and back of hands where they stuck the needles to keep me alive, the black and blue marks kinda fade away when I'm watching you. Heck, I just hurt myself laughing, dang you🤣🤣🏄
