We had a family gathering tonight and talked about our growing up days. One of the cousins told the story about how one of his friends came in and thought whatever was cooking smelled delicious. My cousin told him to open the oven and have some of what was cooking. The guy opened the oven to find a huge raccoon lying out on his back, arms open wide. He didn't flinch. In short order, he tore off a raccoon leg and chowed down, saying that was the best stuff he'd ever eaten. I didn't know about this story until now, but my cousin's stepfather did cook some weird things.