APRIL FOOLS! Breathe a sigh of relief, all you extremist carnivores. Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue in Austin IS NOT – I repeat, IS NOT – going to host Meatless Monday Vegan Brisket dinners. The TM Daily Post story really sent some of you into dire meat sweats and brisket withdrawals. Who knew threats of veganism could be so potent? We have to admit, some of the responses from our readers, Facebook fans and tweeps were priceless. A few highlights:
Branching out, always innovating @FranklinBbq “@TexasMonthly: EXCLUSIVE: @franklinbbq announces vegan brisket,l txmnth.ly/H2Z6rP” — Daniel Vaughn (@BBQsnob) April 2, 2012
“There’s a special place in hell for anyone who calls themselves a Texan who would ever consider serving or eating this abomination. Don’t let Texas turn into another San Francisco.” – Willis, in the story comments “Do NOT click on the picture, y’all. It just looks gross.” – Sheree, Facebook (note: picture was of a real Franklin BBQ beef brisket)
April Fool’s… or the Devil’s work? MT @TexasMonthly: @franklinbbq vegan brisket, “Meatless Monday” dinner special txmnth.ly/H2Z6rP — Dub Pool (@dubpool) April 2, 2012
“That’s more disgusting than pink slime!” – Kathy, Facebook
WHAT IN TARNATION?! RT @FranklinBbq “Go vegan brisket! @TexasMonthly: EXCLUSIVE: @franklinbbq announces vegan brisket. txmnth.ly/H2Z6rP” — The Texanist (@thetexanist) April 2, 2012
“Get a rope!” – Rosemary, Facebook (always our favorite comment)
@audiochic @TexasMonthly @FranklinBbq Awesome! Wanna try it! 🙂 — calmond (@calmond) April 2, 2012
@TexasMonthly @franklinbbq, It’s still April 1 right?Please tell me it’s still the first of April. — scott edward smith (@Ssmith06) April 2, 2012
this is some Austin hippy bullshit: “@TexasMonthly: EXCLUSIVE: @franklinbbq announces vegan brisket, “Meatless Monday” txmnth.ly/H2Z6rP” — Brandon Padron (@BrandonPadron) April 2, 2012
“Meatless brisket would be something akin to Godless Heaven.” – Jim, Facebook
