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The Great BBQ Apocalypse: A Rant About the End of the Line for the Best BBQ in Town
The line for Franklin Barbecue used to be a badge of honor, not a hostage situation. Now it's a metaphor for the soul-sucking, time-wasting, and wallet-draining experience that is modern Austin.
The End of the Free BBQ Era: A Lament for the Lost Art of Short Lines
A nostalgic rant about the good old days of free BBQ and short lines.
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