Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> On Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:14:36 -0500, Sqwertz >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >The whole idea of training judges to identify a strict and narrow
> >range of attributes and telling you how to score it is a total crock.
> >Somebody needs to invent an alternate BBQ circuit based on people's
> >choice.
> >
> >-sw
>
> Taste is too subjective, IMO. In competition, you are trying to cook
> to satisfy what is deemed the perfect brisket, or rib, or whatever.
> Now, that is good stuff, or course, but many people think some other
> taste may be better.
>
> Sort of like telling a group of painters to paint a wall and it should
> be the perfect shade of blue for judging. I don't expect everyone
> likes my favorite flavor of ice cream the best, same with bbq.
>
> I've been judged by friends and family and they think it is number 1.
> Good enough for me. And I get to sleep with the trophy.

i would contend that competition Q strives to be something more uniform
and generic simply as a result of being judged. Variety might be the
spice of life but not in competition.

monroe(not even close to winning 1st place)