Jerry Jones’ bizarre eating habits shocks fans amid Cowboys’ struggles

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' recent admission about his bizarre eating choices has stirred up both shock and amusement among fans.


Jerry Jones’ bizarre eating habits shocks fans amid Cowboys’ struggles

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (Via Bleacher Report)

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has once again captured the spotlight—this time not for his team’s struggles on the field, but for his astonishingly bizarre eating habits. Following his recent admission on a local radio show, the 82-year-old has stirred up both shock and amusement among fans.

With the Christmas holiday in hindsight, the Dallas Cowboys owner made some interesting revelations last week about his fondness for raccoon and squirrel brains. This week, he took it a step further by discussing his enjoyment of bull testicles, which dish is known as calf fries, and turkey testicles, referred to as turkey fries. 

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Whether anyone would be convinced or not, Jones also has an explanation for such strange eating habits. He reminisced about his youth days in politics when the politicians used to have calf fry banquets, and he grew a fondness of these distinct dishes since then. 

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I can remember politicians having big calf fry banquets during political times. I grew up around that. … All of that stuff is pretty good.

Jerry Jones said during his appearance on 105.3 The Fan radio show

Inspired by those fancy dinners, he even recalled serving calf fries to media members many years ago, though he did not disclose what they were eating and simply quipped,

Well, too much information has ruined a lot of good things in life.

Jerry Jones reminisced

As the team prepares for their upcoming battle to conclude the 2024 season, it appears the 82-year-old Jones’ eccentric culinary choices might just be stealing the show amidst a season filled with challenges.

Fan reaction to Jerry Jones’ bizarre eating habits 

The reaction from fans has ranged from laughter to bewilderment. While some are embracing Jones’ quirky personality as part of what makes him an entertaining figure in the NFL, others are left wondering the implications of such bizarre dietary choices.

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Jerry Jones (Image via IMAGO)

One fan wrote, “Our owner is talking about bull testicles and turkey testicles and we’re supposed to be convinced he’s serious,” while another claimed, “Someone needs to get JJ back on his meds.” Here are some of the fan reactions: 

While it remains a question whether his eating choices influence his leadership style, one thing is certain: the Cowboys Billionaire owner knows how to keep his fans talking–both on and off-field the field.

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