A classic, it's a succinct and subtle way of perpetuating the everything's-bigger -in-Texas myth. It also recalls another legendary (if less flattering) quote long attributed to Union General Phil Sheridan, who was posted in Texas after the Civil War: "If I owned hell and Texas, I'd rent out Texas and live in hell."

He don't care what you call him as long as you call him to supper.

So big he has to sit down in shifts.

Fat as a town dog.

His butt looks like two hams in a tow sack.

He's all spread out like a cold supper.