Whataburger Debuts Texas-Sized 'Whatamum' At Arlington Museum Of Art

ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — As the saying goes — everything is bigger in Texas, including the homecoming mums. And one in particular hangs 18-feet-tall and six-feet-wide at a North Texas art museum.

CBS 11 News

In a new exhibit at the Arlington Museum of Art, a 'Whatamum' hangs with:

  • -1,250 flower heads
  • -50 drink cups
  • -100 fry containers
  • -300 feet of ribbon
  • -80 bracelets and key chains
  • -165 feet of feathered fringe

It's a tradition that literally gets bigger every year. And Whataburger knows a thing or two about Texan traditions — one favorite being homecoming season.

And to celebrate the season, Whataburger unveiled the "world's biggest mum" as part of the Arlington Museum of Art's "MUMENTOUS: The Upsizing of a Texas Tradition" exhibit, where dozens of other high school homecoming mums reside.

The 'Whatamum' will be at the museum from Oct. 3 til Oct. 19. Attendees will be able to snap pictures with the mum and enter to win free Whataburger for a year.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.