Woman Goes Viral Showing American County Fair Foods That “Would Put Europeans Into A Coma”

For many people, some events or places can’t be imagined without certain foods, and county fairs are no exception. While they are not all exactly the same, they might have some of the same staples, which, according to some people, could put a European into a coma.

That’s how one netizen, a TikToker under the name of ‘Dandy Demon,’ described the food she saw at an LA county fair. She captured the dishes and snacks in a video that ended up being viewed by millions of people, and quite a few of them had thoughts, which they shared in the comments. So, if you’re curious to see their opinions and the food itself, scroll down to find it all below.

County fair foods can get crazy—there’s no doubt about it

Brightly lit county fair food stalls offering turkey legs, shish-kabobs, and sausages with a spinning Ferris wheel at night.

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This netizen said the food she saw at the LA county fair could put a European into a coma

Young woman at a county fair holding a drink, with text about county fair foods that might put a European into a coma.

Plate of indulgent county fair foods stacked high with fried treats likely to overwhelm a European palate.

County fair foods featuring fried chicken donuts and Cap'n Crunch with honey raspberry glaze, extreme flavors that might shock Europeans.

Chicken donut sandwich and fried pickles chips featured as county fair foods that might shock a European visitor.

Biggy's Cap'n Crunch chicken sandwich with honey raspberry glaze displayed on a red wooden background at a county fair.

Alt text: Fried zucchini, flaming hot Cheeto pickle, and corn dog with Cheetos and cheese at county fair foods display

County fair foods menu board featuring corn dogs, flaming hot Cheetos-n-cheese pickles, turkey legs, and fries.

Person holding a plate of deep-fried county fair foods with dipping sauce, showcasing unique fair food items.

Spam fries dish at county fair, a food that might put a European into a coma due to its unusual taste and ingredients.

Spam fries served in a Spam can, a unique county fair food known for its bold and unusual flavor combinations.

Text describing county fair foods including bacon-wrapped chicken legs, fried avocados, triple cheeseburger, and fried Twinkies.

Fair food stand featuring bacon wrapped chicken legs with french fries and a triple cheeseburger at a county fair.

Triple decker cheeseburger with Krispy Kreme doughnuts at a county fair food stall display.

Text describing county fair foods including corn cup, cotton candy tacos, and birria fries praised as very good and unique.

County fair foods in a cup with spicy seasoning and cheese, a bold snack that might shock a European palate.

Cotton candy tacos with ice cream displayed at a county fair food stand featuring unique fair treats.

Curly fries loaded with pulled meat and melted cheese served at a county fair food stand.

Text describing a vendor hall filled with an overwhelming amount of candy at a county fair food event.

Various colorful county fair foods and candies displayed in clear bins inside a large indoor venue.

Text reading about a mac and cheese stuffed turkey leg as an example of county fair foods that might overwhelm a European.

Stuffed turkey legs with macaroni and cheese displayed on a bright county fair foods menu sign.

Text about frozen banana with chocolate sauce and sprinkles, referencing county fair foods likely to overwhelm Europeans.

County fair food covered in colorful sprinkles held in a paper tray, showcasing indulgent and unique fair treats.

Two people at a county fair enjoying colorful and indulgent county fair foods with bright lights in the background.

Text about county fair foods including fried cheesecake, fried Oreos, and fried butter as extreme examples.

County fair food stand with bright lights advertising fried cheesecake, lemonade, ice cream, and fried Oreos at night.

Image credits: dandydemon

The woman’s video was viewed by millions of people

@dandydemon And I’ll defend this food with my life #countyfair#lacountyfair#fairfood#wieiad♬ original sound – IG: dandy.demon

Started more than a century ago, the LA County Fair hosts over 750,000 guests annually

Image credits: Dennis Zhang / unsplash (not the actual photo)

For those wondering what exactly a county fair is, it’s an event, usually held every year, during which people get to take part in competitions, look at all sorts of displays, enjoy various forms of entertainment, and, of course, go crazy on different kinds of food.

The LA County Fair, in particular, the one where TikToker Dandy Demon filmed her video, was first held back in 1922. What reportedly started with a 43-acre field of beets and barley has grown into a playground of 500 acres over the years, with the county fair taking place every May (though, up until 2022, it used to be September). Nowadays, the LA County Fair reportedly hosts more than 750,000 guests every year.

Bearing in mind that few big events can do without loads of food, it’s no surprise that county fairs are usually brimming with food options as well. According to the LA County Fair webpage, in 2025, there were as many as 158 entries for food and drinks, and visitors could choose from several tasting options.

Vendors deep-fry all sorts of foods during county fairs

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Delving deeper into county fair food, CNN wrote that Americans can deep-fry anything. And looking at Dandy Demon’s video, that seems to be true. But when it comes to fair food, it’s not all about it being deep fried; fair food also often presents some rather unexpected combinations, like Captain Crunch on a burger or chicken and donuts, which might, if not put them in a coma, make certain Europeans gasp, at least.

According to food writer and author of Fair Foods: The Most Popular and Offbeat Recipes from America’s State & County Fairs, George Geary, the bizarre combinations stem from competition and wanting to outdo other vendors. “People are trying to top each other every year,” he told CNN.

Talking about some of the county fair staples, the expert covered a few of the somewhat unconventional items, such as fried butter, for instance. “It’s like an inside-outside pancake,” he said. “You’ve got the batter on the outside and it fries and the butter inside melts.”

Another deep-fried snack that might be difficult for Europeans to comprehend is fried Coca-Cola, which was reportedly first presented at the Texas State Fair back in 2006. “What they’ve done is flavored with Coca-Cola a batter, kind of like a funnel cake,” Geary explained, making sense out of how one fries something liquid.

Nowadays, county fair goers can’t imagine the event without all sorts of foods, be it fried or not, and that’s undoubtedly part of the charm. As for Europeans – while some might indeed be put into a coma by the Captain Crunch burger and other delicacies, I’m pretty sure some would love to give them a go. After all, Americans don’t eat such foods every day, so when the county fair comes, you might as well treat yourself to a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos-’N’-Cheese pickle or some cotton candy tacos.

Netizens shared their thoughts in the comments, many emphasized that people don’t eat fair food everyday

Comment expressing surprise and shock about county fair foods that might overwhelm a European palate.

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Comment about county fair foods being greasy, outlandish, and people’s curiosity to try them despite unusual appearance.

Comment about British food preferences mentioning krispy kreme triple decker cheeseburger with over 10,000 likes.

Comment about fried butter shared in an online thread discussing unusual county fair foods.

Comment about county fair foods that might shock Europeans, mentioning fried butter in a social media post.

Comment on social media saying is America real? I hope not with 6240 likes and user profile picture of a skeleton.

Comment on social media post criticizing county fair foods, highlighting daily meal rations and receiving many likes.

Comment saying My bowels ache just watching, expressing reaction to county fair foods that might overwhelm a European viewer.

Comment about county fair foods, emphasizing the unusual and extreme nature of fair food choices.

Comment about starting a video with an open heart then seeing a Captain Crunch chicken sandwich at the county fair.

Comment by Adam Cooke expressing he feels like he gained weight just watching county fair foods that might shock Europeans.

Comment from Luyanda expressing that county fair foods might put everyone on earth into a coma, sincerely from a South African.

Comment about eating county fair foods fried, questioning if people know food can be eaten without frying first.

Comment expressing shock about unconventional county fair foods like fried butter and donuts used as buns.

Comment by Ben questioning people making fun of beans on toast, highlighting county fair foods that might shock Europeans.

Comment about county fair foods being crazy, emphasizing the extreme and bold nature of fair food culture.

Comment from user Drea expressing hope that Australia never goes down a certain path, related to county fair foods.

Comment on social media about county fair foods, mentioning reluctance and tummy pain from trying them.

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