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    A psychedelic toad, purloined art and spicy biscotti intersect at a curious Denton shop called Big Fatty’s

    By Penny Kimble Content Producer,

    1 day ago

    What the heck is Big Fatty’s Spanking Shack?

    Passersby may notice a mural on West Parkway Street north of the Square advertising Big Fatty’s Spanking Shack. The painted wall and signs advertise a barbecue shop open Thursdays and Fridays. Those willing to enter the building will receive a completely different experience than the signage advertises.

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    Buy Now To the untrained eye, Big Fatty’s Spanking Shack may look like a building that never opens. But on Thursdays in the early afternoon, keen-eyed passersby may notice a small green light glowing by the door on Parkway Street. Penny Kimble/DRC
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    Buy Now Gail Patterson hands a bag full of Big Fatty’s Spanking Shack food and treats to a customer at the store Thursday.  Maria Crane/For the DRC
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    Buy Now Big Fatty's carries a selection of baked goods, including Pearly's Poundcake. Penny Kimble/DRC
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    Buy Now Gail Patterson laughs in front of a "Bufo for President" poster inside Big Fatty's Spanking Shack.  Maria Crane/For the DRC
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    Buy Now The back of the building that now holds Big Fatty's Spanking Shack still features text from its time as Denton's Penny Press. Penny Kimble/DRC
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    Buy Now A selection of Bufo alvarius shirts, including the original tie-dye design, are available at Big Fatty's. Penny Kimble/DRC
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    Buy Now Art created by Ken Nelson during his time at the Nike missile base north of Denton can now be found at Big Fatty's Spanking Shack. Penny Kimble/DRC
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    Buy Now Rick Garms has bufo-inspired art all around Big Fatty’s Spanking Shack, shown on Thursday.  Maria Crane/For the DRC
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