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Join Telegram ChannelFollowing President-elect Donald Trump's announcement of his hope to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a Texas congressman offered a dollar-sized compromise suggestion lone star.
“An interesting compromise,” Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw posted in the caption of a map showing the Gulf of Mexico label replaced with the emblem of a smiling Buc-ee the Beaver in his trademark red cap.
His post gained traction on social media as someone enthusiastically commented: “Buc-ee's Gulf!”
Although it has only begun to expand its footprint north, the Lake Jackson, Texas-based gas station/lunch station/country store/interstate convenience store giant has a near-cult following in the South – as evidenced by the response to Crenshaw and others floating the idea.
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Buc-ee's is in Houston. (Getty)
Known for more than 100 gas pumps dispensing at premium prices that help draw crowds, Buc-ee's has been described as both a 7-Eleven “on steroids” and “an amusement park without rides.” .
The cooks can regularly be heard shouting “Fre-e-esh brisket on the board”, as they continually restock visitors with Texas BBQ from a station in the middle of the store, while cheeky billboards advertise their huge dining rooms. impeccable baths for miles.
The stores are also known for their popular “Beaver Nuggets” snacks, freshly made fudge, and their mascot’s “wall” of jerky; Vacation needs like camping chairs, clothing, and even meat smokers.
On Tuesday, Trump said he would change the name of the Gulf to the “appropriate” and “beautiful” “Gulf of America.”
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Buc-ee's is in Colorado. (Getty)
In response, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum posted a photo of herself in front of an 18th-century map showing much of the United States as “Mexican America” and facetiously suggested that the name be reinstated.
Regarding Crenshaw's “Buc-ee's Gulf” idea, social media has been ablaze with their support for the red-hatted beaver.
“I would support this,” one X user wrote.
“Gulf of Buc'ees gets my vote – that means a brisket sandwich and a pit stop with hundreds of clean toilets every 3 hours…maybe also grab an iron skillet, crawfish boiler or Buc-ees pajamas,” a second user dreamed up the idea.
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A baseball fan sports Buc-ee's outfit. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters)
Another commenter said they had yet to visit a Buc-ee's, but joked, “I hope to one day be named among the blessed who have entered through the gates of Brisket. Gulf of Buc-ee's – I can support that.”