BBQ Makes America Tick

American  BBQ Assimilates Diversity



Now why is it that BBQ has become a part of Americana? That has to be the easiest question to answer since the famous, "who is buried in Grants' Tomb," question asked by Groucho Mark on his T.V show.  Well first off the food would be the obvious answer. Who can resist the great steaks, burgers, pork and chicken cooked over a charcoal briquet open pit. Or the taste of prepared and rubbed smoked bbq that has been smoking for hours.

I mean that and the other typical bbq fare can not be ignored when it comes to taste bud harmony. What ever you may conjure up out on the grill or in the smoker. Is not as important or contributes to a bbq more than who is there enjoying it with you.  Most American bbqs are the culmination of  a celebration, good food and fellowship with family and friends. Not unlike anywhere else in the world. What makes them different are the people. They are the beauty of it. No matter where you go in this great country. You will have a mixture of different groups of different ethnic back rounds. That is wonderful thing about it. At it's very core it symbolizes and indicates the success of  the assimilation of diversification.

The bbq is the combination of all things that bring people knowing that we all enjoy the same things and how much we really have in common. It strips away  the differences and  focuses on celebrating and enjoying the basics. That will creep into the every day lives of our daily existence.  A bbq is open and free and welcoming.  If a stranger happened on to a bbq. Who would deny that they participate and  enjoy in the consumption of it's bounty. I dare no say no one would.  If a neighbor stuck their head out and though you never spoke to them before. When you saw them smelling the sweet smells of  food that bbq produces, would not be invited to partake of this wonderful part of Americana. I myself can not perceive of it. It has been a good part of my experience that this happens more often than we are aware. It is so natural that it goes un noticed. BBQ is part of America and always will be. It is the eleventh right in the Bill of Rights. Along with the fact that is is a right. It is your duty to initiate, plan and participate in BBQ. It is the traditional mechanism of breaking bread with you neighbor. This creates a bond that is utilized in the efforts of understanding and getting along.