Texas State Fair Highlights: Must-See Attractions

Purely History on Instagram: "The House of Tomorrow (1949) is a Tex Avery animated short that parodies the futuristic promotional films of its era. Instead of serious predictions, it delivers a rapid sequence of absurd inventions inside a “modern” home. Viewers see a sandwich maker that shuffles ingredients like cards, a tanning bed with a giant spatula, a pressure cooker that explodes, and a refrigerator where a tiny figure flips off the light. The mother-in-law jokes run throughout, from her l

Purely History on Instagram: "Droopy is a classic cartoon character created by animator Tex Avery for MGM in 1943. He’s a small, sad-eyed basset hound with a slow, monotone voice and a calm personality that sets him apart from the louder, wilder characters of his era. Despite his timid appearance, Droopy always finds a way to outsmart or overpower opponents, often larger and more aggressive than he is. This contrast became the heart of his comedy. One of his trademarks was the deadpan delivery o

Truck Stop Chic on Instagram: "The Texas State Fair in Dallas, first held in 1886, is the biggest in the country—known for Big Tex towering over the midway, fried food creations, livestock shows, and the Red River Showdown. It’s a yearly mix of tradition, spectacle, and Texas pride. Follow @lonestarbeer another Texas legend #americana #texas"