Food Theory: I Tried WEIRD Fair Food So You Don’t Have To!

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The fair is filled with TONS of crazy, exotic, over-the-top foods. You have deep-fried mac-n-cheese grilled cheese at the Iowa State Fair, bacon-wrapped waffle dogs at the Minnesota State Fair, and deep fried butter at the Texas State Fair. Well today, we’re trying the craziest of the crazy foods at the North Carolina State Fair. Get ready for a thrill ride!
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Credits:
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#FairFood #StateFair #NCStateFair #Fair #DeepFried #Mukbang #CornDog #HotDog #Hamburger #KrispyKreme #FoodReview #Theory #FoodTheory #Matpat

[@BacToDac]

I love how MatPat realized he messed up when he said "Man handle your pickle"

[@LittleJellyHat]

He's said worse

[@AngelDustMyBel0ved]

​@@LittleJellyHat"I want that creamy thickness inside of me"💀💀

[@I1p]

@@LittleJellyHatfor real though

[@LittleJellyHat]

@@I1pyes.

[@noahvercetti7959]

Lol

[@Poisen650]

Love how Steph said “enjoy your special time boys” made me burst out laughing while mat and sante where sitting infront of the lighthouse lol

[@biancabrooks280]

If Matt and Steph came out and said that Santi was their third, I wouldn’t be surprised.

[@biancabrooks280]

If Matt and Steph came out and said that Santi was their third, I wouldn’t be surprised.

[@generalcodsworth4417]

The homoerotic bromance tension between these two is indeed hilarious to watch.

[@oTimex]

timestamp?

[@samia543]

@@oTimex19:21

[@omegabet3912]

Santi: Have you ever accidentally gotten any cleaning product in your mouth? MatPat, who has done exactly that on purpose: ...yes.

[@L16htW4rr10r]

When?? OAO!

[@ianluk6385]

​@@L16htW4rr10r something related to Tide Pods?

[@rationalcommentor]

​@@L16htW4rr10r2nd part in the hot one's ep

[@kevinlim4797]

lol the second hot ones challenge when they brushed their teeth with soap

[@Jaxon-382]

Is this anybody else but Sanji here looks pale 18:14

[@JulietaPerozo-pc3ct]

I just realized MatPat was doing videos with the new hosts to train them..I’m gonna miss you sm 😭

[@rdbeef5645]

It was probably both to train the host, and training the audience to get us used to the new hosts before his announcement. Basically eased us into the pool to prevent any shock.

[@seasorablue]

Train and introduce so we get used to the new faces and become comfortable with the people. If the new hosts were total strangers, not a lot of people would watch cus strangers can be intimidating.

[@muchluck7981]

Pretty smart to do so as well. Matpat really do be learning from youtube what to do and not to do

[@lisahenry20]

​@@seasorabluealso, while I'm not sure if it was the plan at the beginning, having other employees writing and researching episodes also helps because it means the scripts are going to feel the same, even if they are being read by a different person.

[@clulessidiotowo6651]

Steph’s little appearances always makes my day

[@JEDonnert]

Same! She is amazing

[@FinnManusia]

Since Style Theory was made, Steph just less appearance than used to be in Food Theory and replace by Santi. I miss her in this channel.

[@willow7218]

​@@FinnManusia same

[@L16htW4rr10r]

​@@FinnManusiaShe is busy unfortunately...

[@FinnManusia]

@@L16htW4rr10r Now MatPat gone... Ugh, I knew something not right

[@kattwenty7992]

As a fellow state fair enthusiast, it's also important to note that many fair foods aren't this extreme. I love to get fire roasted corn on the cob, apple cider, funnel cake or deep-fried oreo, and hand-cut potato fries. Split with friends or family to keep it all light on your tummy!!

[@kadegetslaid634]

Deep frying an Oreo is the most american thing I've ever heard of, sounds delicious tho

[@rockyadams2825]

@@kadegetslaid634it’s pretty good, never eat more then one lest you incur the wrath of your tummy

[@kingofwhitepowder7784]

This ... doesn't sound to healthy.

[@brendandecicio4877]

@@kingofwhitepowder7784oh it isn’t. Fair food never is. But even Americans don’t eat like it all the time. Depending on the location, the fair lasts only a couple weeks out of the year, and most fair goers go for one, maybe two days. So a super unhealthy day for sure, but in moderation with general healthy lifestyles throughout the year it shouldn’t be too bad… in theory.

[@AznPrzsn]

That's the boring stuff though, I stay away from all those

[@glittesparkel]

Imagine your just at a fair and hear MatPat say "HELLO INTERNET! Welcome to Food Theory!"

[@Aperson-ry5xf]

I feel like I would be both shocked, happy, and terrified

[@familyguy264]

OMG I would scream and flip out then prob talk to matpat and ask him ti sign my shirt

[@pickle4_president]

i would start crying he is genuinely everywhere now and there’s no escape

[@WorldWalker128]

I'd ask them what they're getting up to, and then wait for them to finish their footage and ask them for the best stuff so I don't waste my money.

[@Kayla-ew6od]

I would be so happy I would literally say OMG mom can I follow that screaming voice I need to meet my hero and then my parents are like OK and then I just run. I swear I’ll just run straight forward right format Pat mediately Ryan I said my bad my bad I’m your biggest fan I was born in 2014 which means I was born in the year of pineapple one I was born in the year that for naff one was Reid made

[@lilyhartle5664]

Please include Santi more!!! I love how contrasting it is watching both of your personalities together!! You have MatPat the veteran who has lost his mind with being extreme and crazy for the camera and then you have Santi... who is like the normal everyday person joining Mat and being like, "Am I going to turn out like him one day?" Love Santi, think he is so fun to have on camera. One of my favorite people with Team Theorist!!

[@Faroesx]

I LOVE Santi and MatPat together! They have such an amazing dynamic. And santi is just so enjoyable!

[@leahjean7783]

YES OMG

[@puppybunnysquid3358]

We're going to need a playlist of videos with Santi just from how quickly we all want to see him

[@bruhbruh-yo4bo]

Wish granted

[@leahjean7783]

@@bruhbruh-yo4bo be careful what u wish for ig 😭

[@_its.stephanie.rose_]

A food theory in public? You should do more videos like this, pretty fun & entertaining!

[@emberanimations1706]

100%

[@pao5928]

I agree (Pro tip for Matt for future outdoor videos, probably good to use an ND filter for the camera)

[@aztecgamer6286]

Especially because I live in N.C. and want to see him one day

[@_its.stephanie.rose_]

@@aztecgamer6286 I live in NC too! Moved in June from CO. What part of NC or do you also live in Raleigh (like MatPat?).

[@ztslovebird]

I wonder if he’ll cover Theme Park fare next. I’d like to see how popcorn, funnel cake, ice cream, and Turkey legs compare between Disney, Universal, Six Flags, and Knotts Berry Farm.

[@mangoshaky]

i like how instead of stef, santi is going with mat to the fair and riding on rides with him as if it was a bromantic date

[@juliemesser2053]

Yes,bromance! Love sibling relationships.😊 I have a sibling.🥰

[@Echoingsunflowers981]

I think she is busy going on rides and stuff with their son Ollie

[@jackofalltradeshermes]

​@@juliemesser2053Phrasing...

[@Kilthan2050]

My aunt and uncle were carnies/fair folk. They sold Orange Ade, hand dipped chocolate covered Ice Cream bars, and hand dipped chocolate covered frozen bananas in fairs all up and down the east coast and Appalachia. This episode is pure nostalgia for me. My aunt and uncle died in 2011. I still miss them. I still love fairs, but i tear up at least once each trip. Thanks for this one, Team Theorist. I loved it and it hit me right in the feels.

[@syd811]

I’m sorry for your loss. They sound like awesome people! ❤

[@theguywhosepic]

Wishing all the best for ya

[@Gusmop]

RIP to your aunt and uncle

[@thedragon4237]

19:21 “Enjoy your special time boys.” Stephanie is the best.

[@yeeterdeleter0117]

💀

[@archangel1of7]

Knowing that not just you two but your whole team ate all of that food, I shudder to think how much all of that food cost. Fair food is always crazy expensive.

[@mihacimpric745]

He's a millionaire, he'll be fine. These episodes pay for themselves with revenue.

[@Firestar1992]

It’s also a tax write-off. And all bought on company dollars.

[@Sarlasmancranmaji]

Paraphrasing from MatPat, The Food Theorists is built on the premise that he can overthink anything, make it, and write it off as a business expense (2022)

[@ocean4171]

Bro runs three successful KZbin channels and has a successful merch business thanks to us, they are fine, we already made sure of it by watching their videos and grabbing the sweet merchandise.

[@PrincezzAdri]

@@ocean4171five actually

[@alyssaduthie1907]

As someone who has never even been in a country that has had a state fair some of these foods are making my stomach feel weird just hearing about them - don't know how Matt and Santi survived

[@minestar2247]

Yeah same, just listening makes me feel vomitif

[@Iliadic]

I live in the US, and I've been to my state fair like, twice. Mine's really underwhelming, but also the food wasn't that out there. It was stuff like churros, funnel cakes, etc. 50% of the stuff in this video sounds good, and 50% sounds like I'd throw up just from the smell alone.

[@poki6353]

Same, I was eating a slice of pizza while watching and I had to stop lol

[@monstersociety3360]

What's that one joke Jim Gaffigan made? "We don't go to the State Fair to SEE the biggest pig in the county, we go to the State Fair to BE the biggest pig in the county." XD

[@temmiehoi688]

@@Iliadic same

[@Adrizen69]

I'm making the terrible mistake of watching this while 6months pregnant, and some of these options sound magnificent 😩💖

[@valatrix711]

Vastly diffrent but on my period watching this, and your right. Some of these sound great

[@Current_Vibes]

@@valatrix711hahaha

[@samblasco2359]

Hi, is the baby born yet? How you doing?

[@Iamthepurplegirl]

​@@valatrix711 same :0

[@Adrizen69]

@samblasco2359 Yes! He's very healthy and we're both doing well, thank you 💖

[@bauaserkun]

As for deep-fried sushi this is actually pretty close to one of less known but still existing in Japan types of sushi. the agezushi (揚げ寿司). This is not a roll but deep fried tofu pouch filled with rice and other ingredients that would usually be inside of a roll... So basically if this was in tofu pouch instead of seaweed you would have actuall japanese dish :)

[@Real_CODA_vr]

Can you tell if the deep-fried sushi is coated in tempura or bread crumbs? I was confused how deep-fried sushi would be a weird fair food. I’ve had tempura rolls many times at my local sushi places. Tempura sushi is deep-fried, but coated in tempura instead of bread crumbs. The roll they have looks similar to tempura rolls to me.

[@sopk_18]

im pretty thats korean gimbap from Bulkogi

[@jieunstulip6894]

deep fried sushi is common here at the North of Mexico hahaha

[@naolucillerandom5280]

​@@jieunstulip6894 came here to say the same! I enjoy both breaded and un-breaded sushi rolls 😋

[@Drexinari]

"How do you man handle your pickle" Best mat pat quote ever

[@minestar2247]

Worst*

[@spectrumdrakari5300]

Laughing so hard im crying

[@SequelPls]

​@@minestar2247Best*

[@melissamenchaca9121]

The devastation on his face immediately after

[@chaoticsilver8442]

This episode gives a lot of contenders. 8:18 is definitely going on a matpat out of context compilation.

[@graceisaname]

Matt is dressed like the ultimate dad and I'm here for him really feeling his dadpat era

[@TeddSkylight]

You sound like a swiftie right now.

[@VinVin_31]

@@TeddSkylight OH GOD-

[@aistiera_chaosandmusic]

@@TeddSkylight You have started to summon the fandom..... plz leave the swifties be.... they're terrifying. as a swfitie myself, i'm even scared of them.

[@TeddSkylight]

@@aistiera_chaosandmusic Probably they're are much more of an Avengers thread, probably more terrifying than the Dream Stans.

[@lillyhall423]

The defeated look mat gave after saying "how did you manhandle your pickle" killed me

[@user-rj5hz2ct6x]

You could tell from his face that he knew that was getting taken out of context

[@pinkbutterflies260]

I love how MatPat and Santi are slowly agreeing on the foods ranking more and more as the video goes along.

[@bartman64]

Since you had state fair lemonade in the background, now I gotta ask. Can we get a ‘best homemade lemonade’ video? I’d like to see your team’s conclusions toward whether macerating the peels is worth the time, or if there’s a better option.

[@_amazing-spiral_]

i have another lemonade idea, what lemonade has the most lemon juice and the least fake flavors and sugar? simple (kinda) but also interesting

[@whelkpeopleofdoom]

Yesss!!

[@hmmmhelpher]

yup!!

[@FarmerEnvoyXtreme]

Here in UK, never tried deep fried snickers but you can't go wrong with a good old battered mars bar. Absolutely delicious. Fond memories of my childhood getting a mars bar from the shop then to go next door to my local chippy and ask them to batter and fry it. Still do it 20 years later

[@I1p]

You’ve never tried it??

[@HiHi-is2kd]

@@AmLouisPouisMars bars are actually Milky Ways, here in the US.

[@Channel_Name_1]

That’s confusing cause we have snickers milky ways and mars bars and they are different

[@endernightblade1958]

@@Channel_Name_1im pretty sure one of them over the pond was renamed “three musketeers”, but i can’t remember which

[@endernightblade1958]

also i didn’t know that was something you could just ask for, kinda wanna do that now.

[@spiderobert]

I've always been partial to turkey legs and normally they don't just fall apart like that. they are usually very portable. they come with their own stick!

[@lykanaslupus]

9:40 You can see how "the dream" instantly crushed all of Santi's dreams.

[@mttm2805]

This is exactly why I watch Food Theory.

[@ichiban7257]

Try Mayonnaise, two peieces of bread, and Dorritos Dynamitas arranged in a line on one slice of bread

[@HelloImCotten]

​@DontReadMyPicture_ your very annoying :3

[@DuoVersal]

@DontReadMyPicture_you got it boss

[@Coracc_31324]

@DontReadMyPicture_ ok Why do you copy ppl like no one other than kids are gonna Press your pfp

[@andrewolson5471]

As soon as Santi said that he couldn't possibly feel worse than when he did the energy drink live stream, I thought, "those sound like Famous Last Words."

[@HeyIexistwhichiscool]

5:06 sorry but the way he wrapped his arm around her is so cute 🥹

[@simply_rocket]

4:42 I’m dying 😭

[@StormiezQuadz]

YAY IM FIRST TO COMMENT/REPLY ON SOMETHING

[@jolteon264]

In all my 14 years of living in NC, I never even so much as considered trying out any of these foods. So thank you for this video and answering my questions what these foods are like lol.

[@skittles7306]

Exactly! Because you know better! 🤣

[@50percentGrey]

If the Turkey Leg is the winning carnival food, then it's no wonder why Renaissance Fairs are so popular! Now if only there was a season-long operating park with a regular Renaissance themed area that served Turkey Legs...?

[@Maayrakk]

If only……

[@NbLumineIzHere]

im not american, can u pls explain if thats sarcastic or not?😅

[@bigjai]

My state has one. Its called Busch Gardens Williamsburg

[@50percentGrey]

​@@bigjai Okay. But do they serve legs with sweet potatoes and cranberry preserves, like MatPat had at the fair?

[@Gundumb_guy]

This guy just doesn’t stop. Think of the amount of work he puts in, it’s actually insane.

[@TheUnrealjester]

Okay but I can definitely recommend getting some of those candy grapes at the store and freezing them. They're super refreshing cold treats I the hot summer weather

[@theblasblas]

What are they called? Like is there a brand?

[@supermeathands3433]

I can just imagine in 10 to 20 years from now Mat's kids will be doing a version of this video with him.

[@BrKody]

We sooooo need more episodes with Matt and Santi. They work really well together. PLEASE

[@ursulaoases8592]

13:58 Man we heard it here folks Matpat likes drinking cleaning products

[@rationalcommentor]

Bro doesn't know about the 2nd hot ones ep

[@ursulaoases8592]

@@rationalcommentor Yeah I'm sorry but can you tell me about the second I only watched the first

[@JakeyzPlayz]

@@ursulaoases8592 you may want to watch the video

[@edwardoapc]

Wow! 15:46 we have something similar in Brazil. We just call them "little grapes" and it's very commom on kid's parties. It's one of my favourite "candy"

[@tedarcher9120]

How is it made?

[@kenbrandon6434]

The deep fried pickle was a miss, I think, because of the size. They couldn’t handle long girthy pickle. Red Robin has some really good deep fried pickles on their appetizers menu and those are coin cut, so more “balanced” in the pickle-batter ratio. Similar but different from deep fried zucchini.

[@amyyyyhaha]

“long girthy pickle” 💀

[@lajeannablair2784]

A deep fried pickle isn't bad although I'd prefer pickle chips because even coverage of batter. I will say their deep fried pickle looked like it had chocolate and powered sugar on it so yeah that'd be disgusting

[@spyt6353]

i feel like it was the peanut battle edit: what? peanut butter xD

[@nerdyluma]

This was all a ruse forming part of Santi’s master plan, go on a bromantic date with Mat to woo him. I can feel the fanfics writing themselves in the not so dark depths of the internet.

[@P.A.theDarkstar]

"But that's his boss!" 😂😂😂

[@angelaoliver7114]

True so true

[@angelaoliver7114]

❤

[@Theghostlyhallows342]

​@@P.A.theDarkstarthat's just a theory...

[@Peradventure]

your mentioning will manifest it

[@rosarioacosta8115]

it would be interesting to see a food theory on how taste buds work. specifically why our tastebuds are different in our childhoods or an episode on how do some people turn into picky eaters and why others eat anything even though they live they grew up the same.

[@AshleyTheFighter]

I’ve been eating turkey legs and enjoying them since I was kid at every renaissance fair and now I’m learning that I was eating secretly the best fair food widely available, huh

[@TraciTheFox]

As a fellow State Fair enthusiast, I agree that the people who haven't went to one are slacking. Plus, I live in the state with the second biggest state fair! It's awesome.

[@graceharvieux9960]

Minnesota or Texas?

[@GuavaMarshmellow]

Gonna move countries so I can go to one

[@SablePhantom]

I haven't been to one... only local small fairs and carnivals which don't have has many "extreme" food so to speak... though depend on local restaurant participation, may have random non-fair fair food floating around occasionally.

[@capybara2515]

Tough getting to a state fair when you live in Britain 😭

[@TraciTheFox]

@@graceharvieux9960 Minnesota

[@CrystallineLore]

I heard we have this weird ability to sense what made us sick and like feel ill when we think about it... I remember eating bad soup once and despite not getting sick until meals later, I knew it was the soup that made me sick. Maybe something worth a video!

[@LunaWitcherArt]

Also weird how we can sometimes identify specific ingredients in a dish even after it has been thoroughly combined. I once had a vegan cake that was exactly like normal cake, except I could still taste the soy milk that was used in the batter. And it was the only ingredient I could single out, even after everything was mixed and baked. So weird.

[@cloudy_xDD]

I actually thought about this before seeing this comment during this video. This 100% deserves a video..

[@minestar2247]

Another gift of nature thanks to our big brains.

[@stripes7575]

This is absolutely a solid idea. And I’ve def had that feeling before when being sick. It’s the worst and ruins that food forever. 😂

[@catzie_78]

May also be because you already knew the soup was bad, so you just linked the bad soup to your subsequent illness. Or if you didn't and I misunderstood your comment, just ignore this hahaha

[@jasonkenney2255]

I think to find the "perfect" fair food, you also need to add "how full do you feel after eating" it's so expensive that most people need something that will fill them up and can't buy every food possible.

[@grn1]

Focus on protein if you want to feel full. A lot of people binge eat because they eat things with tons of carbs like bread (which is especially bad in the States due to sugar content) and pasta. The bread and pasta don't actually give you energy (in fact they deplete it) so your body keeps asking for more food. Our diets tend to be lacking in protein (at least here in the States) probably because a lot of our eating habits are based on the old food pyramid which was designed to keep soldiers fed for cheap not actually maintain them long term (there's a Food Theory video about it). To be clear carbs aren't entirely bad, we do need some and if you exercise enough you can actually burn the carbs and not suffer too much of the ill effects but you need a lot of exercise, far more than most of us have time for.

[@rachaelversaw]

So many editing gems in this video, poor Santi! Seeing Steph made me think about a food theory focused on tea: can cooking with different teas in place of water improve a meals flavor? I may just want tea recs tho 😅

[@skittles7306]

The way I screamed at this episode! Why did you do that to him, Matthew?! Side note - I know it was Santi's idea but North Carolina Fair food is not to be mocked! 😂

[@luckyemo8269]

I love the fact there are pop ups of people in suits to make it feel more like a business matter and not a garden ramsy food contest

[@I1p]

“Garden ramsy” 😂

[@77elite9]

@@I1phe’s Gordon Ramsay for garden growing

[@Sawzys]

18:40 Chicken and waffles isnt risky lol theres entire restaurants dedicated to it and ranch is just my go to with chicken bacon goes good with waffles so i think its just an obvious falvor combo

[@Faroesx]

13:39 “Sickening…” *takes another bite*

[@amandaredd3057]

Wow as a native who's been attending that fair for 40 years, I can honestly say y'all are the first ones I've ever heard talk smack about deep fried candybars! I, personally, only just tried a bite of a deep fried Oreo this year, and I can't lie - it was pretty freaking good. My late husband and I would usually share a cheesesteak or sausage and peppers then keep it simple with the funnel cake (which we never were able to finish until our son joined the party!) Oh, and I also finally tried a giant turkey leg this year, too! That was unbelievable ❤

[@banditnmbr087]

I know the Oreos are a favorite. I personally love the deep fried Snickers. They did kinda hate on Snickers themselves though which was and still is my favorite candy bar. This year I tried deep gold Oreos with strawberries, strawberry sauce and whip honestly one of the best fair foods I've ever tried and I go every year and try a couple new things each year.

[@RitzTheBestChannel]

I think it’s bc it wasn’t hot. I recently had my first, the deep fried snicker and it was so good but one thing that comes to mind is how hot and melted it was like the hot donuts at Krispy creme

[@grn1]

@@RitzTheBestChannel I've not tried deep fried snickers but I have had both fresh/hot deep fried Oreos and not so fresh or hot ones and can say that temperature is definitely important. That said at a fair by the time you find a place to sit and eat your food is often cold. Since I've not tried deep fried snickers myself I don't know how they hold up to the deep fried treatment and whether or not they'd be overpowering even when fresh (which seemed to be their main criticism). Of course it's also possible that they got ones that weren't made right, I've had deep fried Oreos that were like 90% breading which is terrible (there needs to be a balance).

[@Rhelith]

"How did you manhandle your own pickle??!" Had me deaaadd 🤣💀

[@darkessraven]

10:45 I’m sorry. Santi cheering as he went down the slide made me laugh about how much fun he was having.

[@ADBArtistic]

now that i know whos going to be taking over for matt on al his channels, I'm really excited to see what the future has in store for team theorists! :)

[@shadowunikat849]

Tornado potato is the best thing at a fair, hands down. If you don't know what a tornado potato is, it's a fried potato that was swirl cut and can be put on a stick or in a nacho container. It can be seasoned with anything, but most stalls have garlic and regular seasoning salt. It's like the most fun French fry you could ever have. Too delicious for words, and the only thing I cannot NOT get at my fair.

[@drayriuskilk1874]

Right with you! Every time I see there’s chip on a stick available at a fair or market then you can bet I’m there grabbing one

[@shadowunikat849]

@@drayriuskilk1874 yes! Onward to victory!

[@Schradermusic]

It surely is the best thing when it comes to profit for whoever sells it. It's literally one potato sold for a HUGE markup.

[@shadowunikat849]

@@Schradermusic yes, because it's delicious. All fair foods are marked up. Everything about the fair is a markup. Most people don't go to the fair because they know that, but you also can't get tornado potato at any other time of the year. And if you can, it isn't done right. You also have to realize that it's perfect for kids, or people with smaller stomachs like me. Imagine if it was 3 potatoes and you could only finish one and a half. Not only is that a huge waste of money, but it also makes you really guilty. The fact is, those potatoes are filling.

[@sigasmith]

It's just inefficient potato chips. Even if it's incredibly delicious, it's just a waste of time to have it swirled like that.

[@GaleLC]

“HOW DID YOU MAN HANDLE YOUR PICKLE” Matt outside of the studio is wild.

[@voidbreather7405]

Y'all should try going to Knott's Berry Farm next year - a certain pair of spooky lads have done so at least twice, and have had nothing but good things to say about the food and drinks there. 😋 Plus, the history behind the both theme park's and signature berry's creations is pretty cool!

[@grn1]

I have vague memories of Knott's Berry Farm. Last time I was out that way I was about 15 I think, the main thing I remember is going on a ride and the operator learning I'm from Ohio and turning it up so I wouldn't fall asleep. For those not aware Knott's Berry Farm is owned by Cedar Fair who's main park, Cedar Point, is in Ohio. A lot of rides at Knott's Berry Farm are basically smaller, slower versions of Cedar Point rides though they do sometime get the benefit of being built later like their version of Top Thrill which is angled a little bit different so it doesn't break down so often (there's actually work being done on the original to add another section and I presume make other adjustments so it's more reliable).

[@justinwhite2725]

12:32 calgary stampede is known around here for mini donute. Deep fried crispy donuts with powdered sugar. Amazing... We dont put hot sauce on them though.

[@two_squared]

I’m glad Santi is in all these videos, to me at least he’s a new face, and we could always use more of those.

[@themightyironoak]

I love Matpats family friendly comedy, Man handling pickles is definitely not hinting at anything sus. Its weird that these hilarious suggestive bits keep popping up randomly trhough his videos

[@jenniferthealphawolf19]

I hope they got Santi (I'm sorry if I spelled it wrong) some delicious deep-fried oreos for being an absolute trooper through these

[@SecretWars98]

I’m not into weird foods fair or otherwise, but That is the one strange fair food I’ve always wanted to try! 👍

[@jenniferthealphawolf19]

@@SecretWars98 it's the best i get them every year I go to the fair

[@Iamthepurplegirl]

"the Oreo video"

[@Killjoyfiend]

Matt should do a food theory for the "foods" at the San Diego County Fair. I would recommend the booth with menu items that are named after various heart issues like cardiac arrest or double bypass.

[@KiyteML]

Im so scared of what a pickle donut is supposed to be😭

[@Thischannelwillgetremovedin321]

​@DontReadMyPicture_read it

[@jaxmorningstar6703]

Probably a bit of vinegar, dill, and salt in the "frosting", topped with pickle slices, on a neutral sweet bread, potato bread, or light cornbread

[@SablePhantom]

I have heard rumor it is unexpectedly good... kind of in-line with the likes of dill pickle ice cream... tried neither though.

[@dragonchild1082]

One of my favorite fair foods is the smoked turkey leg, always found it filling without the sickness from deep frying, portable ways it’s alright since it’s wrapped up in tinfoil, so seeing that another turkey leg meal is viable is cool to see

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

Also my favorite renn fair food. The one and only complaint I have about them is that sometimes you can barely hold them if they're hot, gotta get some extra napkins and wrap the bottom.

[@stevosrockinmom]

​@@JohnClark-tt2blI'd be careful about renfaire turkey legs. Sometimes they're just frozen at end of season and put out again next year... And sometimes more than once.

[@Mardikuz]

6:09 I LOVED this gentlemen's warning from matpat 😂😂

[@wolfyycake-_-]

4:03 The way his neck cracked i thought he was being possessed by a demon 😰

[@christinasanderford5849]

Been going to the NC state fair every year for 20 years and I can safely say I've never had any of this stuff. Might try the grapes next time.

[@crowsgold]

The legend himself uploaded again... I've watched 20 of your vids today, they're so interesting and u and the team spend so long to make these videos so we gotta enjoy them! Thanks for making content for us Matt!! And also hats off to the editor! :)

[@shadowstorm1657]

20 EPISODES?!? Have you been watching for 5 hours?

[@kgarikgari3700]

8:18 Matpat: Its sticky🤢its gooey😨its salty😖and meaty😫 it is nothing you want to eat at the fair🤮😒 Also Matpat: *goes in for another bite not even half of a second after saying this*

[@danielryu7009]

I got an ad for tide pods right before the crew tried the food at 15:05 💀

[@LittleJellyHat]

Thank you for doing things we don't want to for content Mat. Really you are one of the KZbinrs of all time.

[@RyanMcMahon-bz7ri]

23:16 someone needs to photograph this moment, frame it, and put it on a wall. Thank you for the amazing videos team theorist

[@GadzieGadanie]

19:20 I'm mad at mat for not responding with "not me" after "look at us, who'd have thought"😭

[@rowan_jalso]

No funnel cake?! Fried oreos, pork rinds, kettle corn, FAIR LAEMONADE?!?!? If this is Santi’s first time at a fair then you’ve DEPRIVED THE MAN!!! PS: the state fair I grew up with always had a booth from the fire department and they served pulled pork sandwiches 😍. Same department would sell sandwiches as a fund raiser twice a year. Cherished memory. They were so good.

[@Sake_Mochi]

I'm loving the Santi x Mat combo! 2nd fav pairing after Steph n Mat!

[@agoodfriend7012]

13:45 Mat's face being stretched at rotated as he makes sound effects is not something that I realized I wanted in life.

[@suspicious.bread89]

Loved this episode, the editing made already funny moments funnier and the idea was brilliant and interesting!!

[@mikefox9686]

I would also love to see the nutritional breakdown to the best of their ability of each of the dishes.

[@GreenMMs100]

Honestly, I love it when Santi features in the videos. He's so unhinged

[@atua6323]

Hey food theory, why must we eat bland food/soups when we're sick? I know the default "it'll upset your stomach" but is there something more to it?

[@camronmacielcoleman84]

MatPat:"How did you man handle your pickle" Narrator:"it was at this moment that matpat had begun formulating a theory on his sexuality"

[@dinoramelendez2005]

busted out laughing at 4:33 the meme was spot on i did not expect that 🤣

[@ZeFraank]

You gotta do this again next year at the Minnesota State Fair. There are so many more weird foods there as well as some strange food related sights (such as the butter princess).

[@JexyFoxx]

12:32 Out of everything so far the Hot Cheetos and corn is the most normal thing. 17:27 The Big Mac egg roll actually sounds pretty good 😊🍔😋 19:57 With Thanksgiving coming up in a couple weeks this seems very appropriate and seems like something I'd definitely enjoy. 😊

[@JustCallMeEmily]

Man I want hot Cheeto corn now...

[@cameronjadewallace]

I could go for a big mac roll

[@MK_XXXIX]

*(**12:05**)* "I feel a bit uneasy down there..." 🤭 Well, no worries friend... I'm sure there's some sort of topical medication that'll have that cleared up in no time! 😊

[@Global_Toast]

26:10 That background looks exactly like the Sydney Royal Easter Show!

[@doomguyidkwhattonamethis4096]

3:32 I remember the time when me and my troop had deep fried Oreos, it was actually pretty good not going to lie.

[@lyndseystrait1513]

😁It was nice to see Santi again! Very fun fair adventure & it was interesting to see the food tasting reactions for the different combos! The commentary was fun and so was the goodbye from so many people on the theory team!

[@GraceDelNero-nh1wp]

Me reading this comment two months later knowing santi is taking over

[@lyndseystrait1513]

@@GraceDelNero-nh1wp 🥲

[@Ithalo-gj2dc]

Here in brazil we have whats called ´´hotPhiladelphia´´ (Idk if theres something like this in the Us but i guess not since the reaction matpat had) and it´s sushi deepfried (it looks much better than the one in the video tho), i love it, everyone i know loves it, its amazing. Weird to see one of my favorite food in the ´´weird food´´ video. We eat it with tarê sauce and it´s incredible

[@Dragons_Lair_Art]

5:22 I’ve had these before! They call them sushi pops where I’ve gotten them and they’re SO GOOD. I allways eat them with teriyaki sauce.

[@richardsbattella9520]

What is the snippet at 4:35, I’m dying here and need a source 🤣🤣🤣

[@starry.mations]

Loved seeing the weird food combos, I would never be able to push myself into eating all that!

[@midrealmdm9016]

16:30 - but what of the giant pumpkin?

[@AyaBlue22]

8:23 - are you going in for *another* bite!?

[@xrapidfirex1695]

"It's hard to have a State Fair when you don't have States" bro speaking facts

[@Jax0nian]

MatPat trying deep fried butter is something that I didn’t know I needed in my life Edit: It wasn’t in the video and now I’m sad

[@I1p]

Never heard anything more true

[@madnessarcade7447]

Wasn’t in the video sorry

[@DarkRayquaza121]

No deep fried oreos or deep fried butter, what kind of fair is this.

[@Im_Banana_]

This right here is a TOP TIER video, one of the best once yet once yet imo. id love more like this.

[@anthonypoirier1156]

As a Canadian i have two things to say about the deep fried pickles: one, these are really good when done right, and can be found in almost every restaurant ive been to. And two, they are not meant to be covered in chocolate sauce and peanutbutter. 🤢

[@BerserkGriffon]

The fried sushi we have here in Brazil, we often call it Hot California, it's easier to find than the normal sushi, it's cheaper too.

[@picarotodendron7242]

this duo needs more screen time

[@LOTN92]

Just found this video, and since I grew up and lived a large portion of my life in Raleigh I am getting so much joy out of seeing them eat this food in front of Dorton Arena and the WRAL News cutouts! This could only be the NC State Fair!

[@Rydernort]

I front know if it’s been done, but a video about healthy cereal’s and what is the objectively best breakfast choice would be really cool!