in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump A Texas congressman announced that he hoped to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to “America's Gulf,” and presented a Lone Star-sized proposal for a compromise.
“Interesting settlement” Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw It was posted as a caption on a map showing the Gulf of Mexico label replaced with a smiling Buc-ee the Beaver logo in its trademark red ball cap.
His post gained some attention on social media with someone excitedly commenting: “Buk-ee bay!”
Although it's just starting to grow its footprint north, the gas station/meal stop/country store/interstate giant in Lake Jackson, Texas, has a cult-like following in the South — as evidenced by the response to Crenshaw and others pitching the idea.
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Book E in Houston. (Getty)
Known for its more than 100 gas pumps dispensing low prices that help attract crowds, Buc-ee's has been described as a 7-Eleven “on steroids” and “an amusement park without the rides.”
Chefs can be heard regularly calling out “fresh brisket on the chalkboard,” constantly resupplying visitors with Texas BBQ from a station in the middle of the store, while cheerful billboards advertise their huge, spotless bathrooms for miles.
The stores are also known for their signature “Beaver Nuggets” snacks, fresh candy and bacon “wall”; Vacation needs like camp chairs, clothing, and even meat smokers.
Tuesday, Trump said The name of the bay would be changed to the “proper” and “beautiful” “America’s Bay.”
Trump announces that the Gulf of Mexico will become “America’s Gulf”
Buckeye 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 cheekily suggested bringing back the name.
From Crenshaw's “Buck-ee Bay” idea, social media exploded with support for the red-caped beaver.
“I support it,” one X user wrote.
“Gulf of Buc'ees gets my vote – that means a brisket sandwich and a stop with hundreds of clean restroom stalls every 3 hours… I might get a cast iron skillet, a lobster kettle, or a pair of Buc-ees pajamas too, “A second user dreamed up the idea.
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Baseball fans wear Buc-ee's apparel. (Ron Chenoy – USA Today Sports via Reuters)
Another commenter said they haven't visited Buc-ees yet, but quipped: “I hope one day I'll be chosen among the blessed who enter through the Brisket Gates. Buc-ee's Bay – I can support that.”
