What odd foods have you seen at fairs?

Ron once mentioned one called a flying saucer. He said they looked like flying saucers, but what was on the inside looked liked it came out of a dog can. lol
I have never seen them.
Has anyone else heard of flying saucers?

Do you have any other odd foods served at fairs or carnivals that you care to share?

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I never heard of flying saucers at fairs, but it sounds a little like a Jamaican beef patty, which are actually quite tasty, except they aren't completely round, but semi-circular.

I'm not sure if it would be considered an "odd" food, but we have funnel cakes around here, which are basically fried batter, sprinkled with powdered sugar.

According to one website:

"Fried Dough: Popular at fairs in various forms and under various names: Elephant Ears (also Oliphaunt Ears), Flying Saucers, Doughboys. Usually made with a yeast dough that has been allowed to partially rise; frequently covered with powdered sugar."

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Doesn't sound quite like Ron was talking about though.

I'm wondering if this is what Ron was talking about...
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#97. Flying Saucer at Alberto's

Just like real flying saucers, it's origins are unknown, its
authenticity dubious. Every Alberto's, Alerto's and other Clone-ertos
has one. Most follow the formula: a crispy, fried flour tortilla formed
into a bowl, soupy refried beans at the bottom, stringy stewed beef on
top of that, and then a mess of other toppings which can include sauteed
onions and pepper, lettuce, and cheese.
Time is of the essence when you get one. The crispiness is as
fleeting as a real UFO sighting. Wait too long and its gone, usurped by
the wetness. Don't get me wrong, it's still good when it gets all
soggy like a limp noodle, but it's so much better when every forkful you
get has a little bit of crunch to go with the slop.

Something about the dish also lends itself to great past-midnight
eating. Maybe it's the warmth, maybe it's the messiness, or maybe it's
the fact that you can eat it in privacy, without the guilt or prying
eyes of witnesses.
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Refried beans and stewed beef? Sounds like a good possibility!

I WANT ONE...! Sounds delicious!
It also sounds (kinda) like a Tostado with a LOT!
more "stuff" ! I love Mexican food!
About the only thing I can remember is -about 100 years ago -
(which is also about how long it's been since I've been to a fair)
They had fry-bread.
Everyone was raving! about it - I didn't try it then
(I don't usually eat much at a fair ) - I'm all about the RIDES!!
I kept hearing about it - for YEARS.
Turns out it's PJ's favorite! thing - so his Dad's GF makes it for him
a lot and it turns out... I think it's blah. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]