The dreaded turkey legs

[ToyStoryMiss]

I've heard so many stories about the gigantic "turkey legs". Every time I see someone there eating that beast leg, I think "..why would they eat that?!" You actually get your full serving of calories for a day eating that. That's right. The beast turkey legs are over 2000 calories a drumstick!
Now, I have never tried one. I saw them when I was younger, and they didn't look too appealing to me. And since I am now a vegetarian (September will be a full year of no meat), I will never ever try one.

Ever had one? What are your thoughts on those giant drumsticks?

 

[lilclerk]

I love them, but they hurt.

 

[Master Yoda]

I am not much for them as I am no all that fond of dark poultry meat. but I do see the appeal. There is just something carnal and fun about eating like a cave man.

 

[ToyStoryMiss]

I am not much for them as I am no all that fond of dark poultry meat. but I do see the appeal. There is just something carnal and fun about eating like a cave man.

True, Master Yoda, but if I had one, I'd swing it around like a caveman. They're that big!

 

[PhilharMagician]

Not a fan. Tried on once and not again. They are quite salty and messy on top of chewing through all the grizzly tendons.

 

[dividedsky319]

Every time I see someone there eating that beast leg, I think "..why would they eat that?!" You actually get your full serving of calories for a day eating that. That's right. The beast turkey legs are over 2000 calories a drumstick!

Spoken like someone who has never tried one. ;-)

They're delicious, and a treat. I wouldn't eat one every day, but it's definitely something I partake in once a trip.

 

[tissandtully]

I've heard so many stories about the gigantic "turkey legs". Every time I see someone there eating that beast leg, I think "..why would they eat that?!" You actually get your full serving of calories for a day eating that. That's right. The beast turkey legs are over 2000 calories a drumstick!
Now, I have never tried one. I saw them when I was younger, and they didn't look too appealing to me. And since I am now a vegetarian (September will be a full year of no meat), I will never ever try one.

Ever had one? What are your thoughts on those giant drumsticks?

Riiight, how many people are counting calories on a WDW trip? They are kind of a pain to eat, but I will say WDW has the tastiest.

 

[George]

I am not much for them as I am no all that fond of dark poultry meat. but I do see the appeal. There is just something carnal and fun about eating like a cave man.

I pretend like I'm Henry VIII.

 

[real mad hatter]

I bought one on my last trip and had it frozen and vacuumed sealed to take back to Scotland. Ive a friend whose a taxidermist and he stuffed it for me and mounted it in a glass cage. It says under it. " Cave mans first baseball bat."

 

[zurgandfriend]

I pretend like I'm Henry VIII.

Yes, Or a Neanderthal “Meat Good!” I can't eat one anymore but I have tried them in the past about half way through I usually gave up.

 

[zurgandfriend]

I bought one on my last trip and had it frozen and vacuumed sealed to take back to Scotland. Ive a friend whose a dermatologist and he stuffed it for me and mounted it in a glass cage. It says under it. " Cave mans first baseball bat."

And do you see a taxidermist for a rash or to do your taxes?

 

[real mad hatter]

And do you see a taxidermist for a rash or to do your taxes?

That was my DW who told me..Silly old me..Nice one..Time for a 5.00pm drink..;(

 

[real mad hatter]

And do you see a taxidermist for a rash or to do your taxes?

Thats it..Gonna get her stuffed and hung up on my wall..

 

[DisneyDebNJ]

Never had one and never will. I think I'll stick to a bbq slaw dog, funnel cake or caramel apple

 

[ToyStoryMiss]

Never had one and never will. I think I'll stick to a bbq slaw dog, funnel cake or caramel apple

mm, funnel cakes...

 

[Occasional Guest]

I will never eat one but I do enjoy watching others eat them. I am pretty sure one's IQ goes down while eating them since they become cave man like and have trouble speaking.

 

[ToyStoryMiss]

I will never eat one but I do enjoy watching others eat them. I am pretty sure one's IQ goes down while eating them since they become cave man like and have trouble speaking.

Watching others eat them is pretty amusing. "How am I going to eat this?" *noms like a caveman* I see little kids trying to eat one of them sometimes..why?!

 

[luv]

I tried one once. They are salty, greasy, full of bones and have little turkey flavor. I tossed mine after a few bites and got something else. But I tried it and that was the point of getting it.

I do love to see big, fat guys walking around and gnawing on them like Henry VIII.

 

[Phonedave]

I like them, but in moderation. They don't need to be that big. They have a strong flavor so aside from the caloric factor, they also do wear out your taste buds. After a while it's just enough.

I do understand how some people don't like them - they are smoky. Case in point I made ribs a few weeks back - 5 hours over applewood in the side firebox smoker. I thought they were great, my wife, not so much (Her exact quote was "How do you ruin ribs? These don't taste like ribs, they taste like ham wrapped in bacon on a stick."

The turkey legs do have a very hammy flavor to them - sort of like turkey bacon.


-dave

 

[dreamfinder]

Used to eat them before I too stopped eating meat. I think a few things. First off, size. People are often attracted to larger food portions. Look at how much success McD's had with super sized drinks. Second, perceived value. For the size of the turkey leg, they aren't very expensive. Many people forget that when you account for the bone, tendons, gristle, etc you end up with alot less food. Third, spectacle. People like to be noticed. Walking down Main Street with a massive chunk of meat in hand does draw some stares. People don't think twice about someone eating a hot dog or ice cream, but turkey legs are things that are often saved for theme parks and carnivals, so not an every day sight.