I had to laugh; well, of course this is why the Saudis hate us. Look at this: a beer garden, games of chance, rock music, hot dogs, teen girls with bare midriffs, purple hair, exposed bra straps and you-go-Jesus! baseball caps – and it’s a Catholic Church Fair. Of course, this is why I love us. —James Lileks —A weekend of fairs… (The Bleat)
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