Seven Wonders of the Redneck World

Everyone has heard of the 7 Wonders of the World.  I'm sure the Pyramids of Giza are impressive.  There is no doubt the Collosus of Rhodes would be inspiring.  But, being a certified hillbilly, I don't have the means or desire to leave my beloved home to see them.  


However, I have compiled a list of some of the most impressive things I've seen along the highways and byways of  'merica.  So without further ado, here's my list.

For 51 years tourists have made the pilgrimage here to try and devour the 72 oz. steak dinner.  This place is the definitive Texas Tacky.

38 automobiles make up this replica of Stonehenge in England.  Located in Western Nebraska, this oddity was built by Jim Reinders in 1987.  Instead of druids, this one has buicks.

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It's said that Joshua Tree in California has many metaphysical and spiritual qualities.  It's said that Jim Morrison ventured to the desert oasis for inspiration and enlightenment.  Myself; I head east on Route 66 and go to Cadillac Ranch for my solitude and heightened awareness.  After finishing a few Lone Star beers while perched beneath the differential of a Coupe deVille, life become clear again.

In Darwin, Minnesota, Francis Johnson spent 24 weeks wrapping twine.  In the end he had a ball 12 feet in diameter and weighting over 5 tons.  It's a testament to meaninglessness.

North of Atlanta, in Marietta, Georgia is the Big Chicken.  Rising 56 feet over Highway 41, the sheet metal monolith has become the premiere geographic marker in the area.  "Is it north or south of the Big Chicken?" is a common question.

Located in Covington, Louisiana, Insta-Gator Ranch and Hatchery will throw your children a memorable birthday party.  Know for their "Play with the Gator" area, your kids can handle baby gators to their hearts content. (or at least until they lost a finger of two)

Traveling north on I75 in Monroe, Ohio, one could not miss the 62 foot figure of Jesus rising from the gigantic baptismal pool.  Big Butter Jesus (so named for its yellow tone) was an impressive attraction.  Unfortunately, BBJ was built of  styrofoam with a thin layer of fiberglass. In 2010 it was struck by lightning and caught fire with Hindenburg like glory.