Don't mess with Texas

Sorry there, buddy. You fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous is Never get involved in a land war in Asia. But only slightly less well known is this: Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line. And of course, running a distant third is this: Don't ever challenge a Texan who's telling a tall tale, because he's probly got the proof in his pocket and waitin' to pull it out an' show ya.