Seven stately sins

Brittany Radocha
Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:46:04 +0000
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By Brittany Radocha

Gluttony: Wisconsin State Fair

Cream Puffs. Krispy Kreme cheeseburgers. Bacon sundaes. Deep-fried butter?! You can’t make this high-calorie stuff up. The Wisconsin State Fair is home to more than 60 foods on a stick and a concoction of deep-fried food, drinks and condiments for your eating and cardiovascular (dis)pleasure. With Wisconsinites looking to overindulge their insatiable and curious senses, the racing potbellies won’t be the only pigs at the fair.

Sloth: Little Wolf River Tubing

To all hardworking Wisconsinites: Need a break? Instead of heading to the fair and grabbing a deep-fried Snickers, turn to the Little Wolf River for your daily dose of lethargy. With cup holders in the oversized inner tubes, your floating party can sit back, sip some brewskies and wait for the sunburn to set in.

Graphic by Brittany Rodacha.

Our harsh, endless winters and single week of 90-degree weather really put stress on our roads. And stress on our streets leads to the bane of every Wisconsinite’s existence: road construction. The cracks, the potholes and a slew of ramp closures may force us to lash out in anger. But the state of relaxation isn’t far: just grab a glass of cherry wine and start a lavender-scented bubble bath to alleviate your frustrations.

Greed: Potawatomi Bingo & Casino

Selfishly roll in the dough you won from the slots at Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Bingo & Casino. Potawatomi’s bingo, table games, slots and poker will help you earn the excessive wealth you’ve always craved. If you’re unsuccessful in filling your pockets with gold, head to one of their five restaurants to eat away your feelings.

Pride: The Green Bay Packers

Reigning Super Bowl champions. More championships than any other team in National Football League history. Aaron Rodgers. Need we say more?

Lust: Hop Head Beer Tours

The only thing Wisconsin men might leave their wives for is beer. That’s easy to do with the Hop Head Beer Tour Company, where participants hop on a motor coach for a daylong bus tour to microbreweries, brew pubs and distilleries around the state. The tour fulfills every Wisconsinite’s passionate desire for homegrown, quality beer.

Envy: Green Lake

Your friends will be green with envy when you describe your fun-filled day at Wisconsin’s deepest natural inland lake: Green Lake. Lame play on words? Yes. Good fun? Of course. Spend your hot summer days swimming, fishing or kayaking. In winter, bundle up and head to the Winnebago Trail for a serene hike along the shore. That’s Wisconsin, making everyone else jealous year-round.