I think it’s that some of it may come back up…or cause messy problems.
I looked at that Texas site. Damn, it sort of bummed me out - it was just …weird. The last thing some people ate in their entire life; I kept thinking of them eating it and thinking it was the last pleasure they knew on earth.
Damn.
Of course, they probably killed some folks.
Eh, ya gotta pick your battles.
Tibs.
Personally, I’d order the tastiest, most fattening thing(s) on the menu.
The chances of me having a heart attack before I get executed is minimal.
Okay, gotta admit - the “1 bag of assorted Jolly Ranchers” made me laugh!
Lots of people seemed to have declined their last meals. Out of anger and spite? Or have they just decided that in their preparations for the end they no longer need to concern themselves with bodily matters?
Odell Barnes Jr. asked for “Justice, Equality, World Peace,” which is I suppose a nice sentiment, but unfortunately comes across sounding a bit like a Miss America contestant’s speech.
The one that really struck me was William Chappell’s request:
I don’t know if it’s the idea of solidarity with one’s fellow prisoners, the humility of the request, or just its simplicity, but for some reason it moves me.
I second Tiburon’s feeling of dissonance.
– CH
It sounds as if he was merely trying to “Buy” more time (Hmmm, how long can I take eating all deez Jolly Ranchers???)
Bruce Jay Friedman wrote a story in the 1960s about this explorer trekking all across Africa, having death-defying adventures to locate a rare antelope, etc., all because someone on Death Row requested this particular cut of meat in his last meal request. More a joke than a story, but pretty funny nonetheless. Obviously, people have set limits on what’s a reasonable request from the git-go.
Czech, I was thinking about why someone might refuse their last meal…I think it dawned on me. Maybe they were too upset to eat and had no appetite. As much as I’d like to enjoy one last meal, I bet I’d be in no condition/mood to eat.
heh Rebelbunny, exactly what I thought. Welcome to the boards. 
Tibs.
“None. Last minute he decided to eat a hamburger at his Mother’s request.”
I meah, honestly!
Please note, from the top of the Web site.
Sorry to continue the hijack, but the reason that they ended up with something that tasted like Pepsi is that most Coke drinkers actually like the taste of Pepsi better. See Snopes’ article on the subject.
He probably had to ask for a doggie bag. 
That particular menu so amused the hosts of a morning radio show here in Dallas that they teamed with a local restaurant to sponsor an eating contest. They picked three contestants from a gaggle of volunteers, and the person who could finish it the fastest won … I don’t remember, a $200 gift certificate to the restaurant. You know, to buy a meal, if they skipped dessert.
I didn’t get to tune in for the actual contest, but I have no doubt that somebody did win, based on the resumes I heard when they were picking the contestants. It’s scary what some people can get down their gullets. :eek:
I wonder what Justice tastes like.
"Clean your plate. Think of all the prisoners in China who would love to have that hamburger!’
Regards,
Shodan
Then there was the recent case of a Briton on Death Row who wanted a cup of Earl Grey Tea for his last drink.
It was refused.
What I want to know is what is up with Miguel Richardson?
“Chocolate birthday cake with “2/23/90” written on top, seven pink candles, one coconut, kiwi fruit juice, pineapple juice, one mango, grapes, lettuce, cottage cheese, peaches, one banana, one delicious apple, chef salad without meat and with thousand island dressing, fruit salad, cheese, and tomato slices”
That cake makes no sense to me. It was dated after he was in jail so it doesn’t seem likely to be a child (who would have been 11, not 7, when he was executed) and it doesn’t seem to relate to his victims or their families in any obvious way from the case report. Anyone have an insite, or why that date might be important?
The juxtaposition of the last two responses got me thinking. I suspect that some prisoners specify a long list of food (more than they could possibly eat) because there is a chance that some of the items may not be available or may be refused. By listing your top five or ten choices, you’re almost guaranteed to get at least something you like. On the other hand, if you just list one thing (e.g., a cup of Earl Grey), you might not get it at all, and hence miss your shot at having your last request fulfilled.
This page says it’s his wedding anniversary.