Lawrence Russell Brewer ordering a huge last meal that he failed to eat.
I’ve actually read that, that most death row inmates don’t even eat their last meal. If you read what they “request” it’s fascinating. For the most part they ask for what we would call comfort food. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, greens, cake, etc. One guy asked for a six pack of Dr Pepper. That’s the last thing I’d ask for. Something to make me ultra alert with all of the caffeine, plus making me want to pee like a racehorse.
So?
If they really have a problem, then just limit the size of the last meal: a main dish, three side items, 1 desert, 1 beverage.
Ending what is a several centuries old tradition that is followed in countries around the world hardly seems like a smart PR move.
I’d always heard that most guys don’t eat their last meal, folks tend not to have much appetite at times like that, usually they share it with the block. So it’s not really surprising he ordered a bunch and then didn’t touch it.