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The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved

Necessary reading every year.

In the air-conditioned lounge I met a man from Houston who said his name was something or other–“but just call me Jimbo”–and he was here to get it on. “I’m ready for anything, by God! Anything at all. Yeah, what are you drinkin?” I ordered a Margarita with ice, but he wouldn’t hear of it: “Naw, naw…what the hell kind of drink is that for Kentucky Derby time? What’s wrong with you, boy?” He grinned and winked at the bartender. “Goddam, we gotta educate this boy. Get him some good whiskey…" 

I shrugged. "Okay, a double Old Fitz on ice.” Jimbo nodded his approval. 

Oh, and I really, really want this.

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