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    28 Reasons Why Your Arteries Fear And Secretly Love The Ribfest

    When the Ribfest comes to town, it's time to rack up some pounds!

    1. The standard full rack

    2. This deep-fried cheesecake for two

    3. In case you didn't know how to behave at a Ribfest

    4. No room for carbs here!

    5. "I ordered coleslaw because I'm trying to be healthy"

    6. The legendary Bloomin' Onion and that wondrous sauce that sits in the center

    7. Pulled Pork on a Bun

    8. They call this one, "The Vegan Nightmare"

    9. Mouthwatering funnelcake topped with Nutella and icing sugar

    10. The funnelcake for the health-conscious.

    11. This is what a low-carb diet looks like, right?

    12. This Canadian delicacy known as the "Beavertail", which is a fried dough pastry spread with a chocolate hazelnut spread, topped with banana slices

    13. Congratulations! Your meal is 50% completed!

    14. Freshly cut fries smothered in the cheesiest sauce ever

    15. It's time for dessert!

    16. You'll enter more than just a food coma if you devour this barbeque-y goodness

    17. Best use of a hotdog bun in the history of hotdog buns

    18. Racks on racks on racks on racks

    19. This deep-fried Mars bar is a corndog prank just waiting to happen

    20. Deep-fried Oreos for those who like to live dangerously obese

    21. Chocolate-covered ice cream waffle sandwich

    22. Deep-fried pickles: THE healthiest item at the Ribfest

    23. Notice the angelic glow!

    24. Plop some cholesterol sludge on your heart attack sticks

    25. "Yeah, I went back for SECONDS! I'm not liking those judgey eyes of yours ATM"

    26. My fingers should anticipate some licking...

    27. Because this could get messy!

    28. ~DROOL~

    Now if you'll excuse me...