LIVINGSTON, TX – In a bizarre turn of events, lifelong Polk County resident, Billy Joe Jenkins, accidentally found himself a member of a cult after mistaking it for a local barbecue club. What was supposed to be a fun outing with fellow meat enthusiasts quickly turned into a spiritual awakening for Jenkins.

“I saw a flyer for ‘The Smoke Masters BBQ Club’ and thought it was a group dedicated to perfecting the art of barbecue,” Jenkins explained. “I showed up at the address listed on the flyer ready to talk about brisket and ribs, but instead, I found myself surrounded by people in robes chanting around a bonfire.”

The group, known as the “Order of the Smoky Serenity,” reportedly focuses on achieving inner peace through meditation and ritualistic barbecue ceremonies. Jenkins, initially confused but intrigued, decided to stick around and participate in their activities.

“It was actually kind of nice at first,” Jenkins admitted. “They had some really good smoked brisket, and the chanting was oddly soothing. I even learned a new barbecue rub recipe. But things took a weird turn when they started talking about sacrificing a goat for ‘divine flavor.'”

Jenkins eventually realized his mistake and attempted to leave the cult, but not before being declared the “Chosen Griller” by the cult leader, who goes by the name of Smokebeard the Charred.

As news of Jenkins’ accidental cult membership spread, locals in Polk County have been scratching their heads in amusement.

“It’s like something out of a B-rated horror movie,” chuckled Martha Sue Thompson, a longtime resident of Livingston. “Only in East Texas would someone accidentally stumble into a cult while looking for a barbecue club.”

Despite the mix-up, Jenkins has since returned to his normal life, vowing to stick to more mainstream barbecue clubs in the future. As for the “Order of the Smoky Serenity,” they have reportedly moved their operations to a remote location deep in the Piney Woods, where they continue to blend spirituality with a smoky flavor.