"...the attractions sprung up across the US like so many dandelions on a trailer park lawn. " God Bless America |
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The World's Largest. This has been a national phenomenon since America took
to the highways after World War II. Small highway hamlets that wallowed in
anonymity discovered, for better or worse, that almost any "roadside attraction"
would generate commerce. And boy, the attractions sprung up across the US like
so many dandelions on a trailer park lawn. If you have never seen a Worlds Lagest in your town, city or state, your probably just not trying. Check out the examples on this page. I could have had all 50 states represented. All 50 states! Regardless of how a states denizens may think they are "above such cheesy displays", you can be sure there is a Worlds Largest somewhere afoot. America cannot boast the rich history and culture of Europe (You know, the Huns, the Black Plague, two World Wars and a decaying infrastructure based upon artifacts). But, when you can boast about the Worlds Largest Cow Skull - Amado, Arizona, Artichoke - Castroville, California, Rifle - Ishpeming, Michigan and Flashlight - Las Vegas, Nevada, well who the hell needs Europe?  continued... |
