I Like Texas........ - Page 14

dzandiloo · #1 12-26-2003, 08:47 PM

Wow. How did we get off on derogatory terms and of all things, Oklahoma?

I'm curious-does someone really cite the existence of a special edition Ford F-150 as a reason to be a Proud Texan? I'm shocked...but then, I come from Chevy truck people....

I don't think being called a Texican is an insult, and I'd venture to guess many Texans might react with confusion, rather than anger at being called the same...its not a common term.

I think you've done what you could to educate the ignorant Texas masses about the derogatory nature of the term "Okie." I, for one, have never, ever heard that it was anything other than a name used to identify Oklahomans...but I haven't read "The Grapes of Wrath." Now that I know it is the handbook to understanding all things Oklahoma, I will definitely put it on my list of things to read. You know, sometimes the meanings of terms change over time...often for the better when people forget the original significance. You said yourself, many from your state are not even aware of the original meaning. For instance, I remember, once I called my dad a dork. I thought he was going to kill me. Turns out, "dork" meant something entirely different in his day...once we figured out the misunderstanding, we laughed & moved on (and now I call him a geek). From now on, if I have the urge to refer to someone from the other side of the Red River, it will be "Oklahoman" and not "Okie." Point taken.

One thing you said really did bother me though:

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it's the self righteous war mongering conservatives that ARE uneducated from Texas that bother me.

Are you saying there is no equivalent in your state? Seriously? I am shocked and amazed to learn that Oklahoma is not a conservative state, and that there are no "war mongers" within its borders. Why not just leave Texas out of the statement? Who does like war mongers? Oh, and not all conservatives are war mongers....

Oh well...you know, I'm totally proud to be a native Texan. I love the history--factual and legend. Like it or not, the state has a mystique...it can get absurd, but I love it just the same, and would rather lose a limb than move anywhere else. As others have said, I'm sorry you don't have a home that you love. That is a shame.

So, I think now would be a great time to get back to our original discussion...that being "I Like Texas...."?

p.s. If you don't like Texas, go start your "I Like Oklahoma" thread...there may actually be one out there already....

Kevlar281 · #2 12-27-2003, 01:39 AM

"I like the way it's shaped." - Dorman

DeltAlum · #3 12-27-2003, 01:53 AM

Sure are a lot of Texans going to college in a little Oklahoma town called Norman.

Kristin AGD · #4 12-31-2003, 05:11 AM

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Originally posted by DeltAlum
Sure are a lot of Texans going to college in a little Oklahoma town called Norman.

That is pretty much why the TX/OU game is held at the Cotton Bowl. All those Sooners are from Dallas anyway.

kstar · #5 12-31-2003, 05:29 AM

Actually it's because it's half way between both cities...

And Norman is a city... Third largest in the state... (Sad, but true!)

And only 26% of the student population is from Texas, but that's cool, because they know the better school...

#6 12-31-2003, 01:39 PM

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Originally posted by kstar
Actually it's because it's half way between both cities...

And Norman is a city... Third largest in the state... (Sad, but true!)

And only 26% of the student population is from Texas, but that's cool, because they know the better school...

hmmm,

either that, or the majority of that 26% was on standby at t.u. and A&M.

And half of your damn football team is from Texas, in my opinion, they should lose their Texan citizenship when they go play north of the Red River.

Norman's a suburb of OK City.

Kitso
KS 361

SATX*APhi · #7 01-09-2004, 05:23 AM

Kitso left to SD, another friend is thinking of going out to Country Capital's state, and I'm thinking of going to DC. At the bar tonight, kept thinking how when I go to DC, I won't be able to just go to the country bar and dance my little heart like I always do at Dick's or Cowboy's or Gruene or anywhere else.

I LOVE TEXAS!

Megerts · #8 01-18-2004, 01:44 AM

Hey,

There's actually a "Texans in DC" type group. You should look that up... I wish I could think of the name. My mom was showing me stuff like that when I thought about moving up there. It's just a group of Texans that get together and do random things... In the summertime they have a big bbq and what not.... There are a tonnnnnnnn of Texans up there, so you won't feel too far away from home. Plus the founders of Texas were from Virginia. That's why there are a lot of Texans at VA schools...

Oh, for all you OU people... There are a lot of people crossing the border because the major Texas universitites have grown to freakisly large sizes. This over-growth isn't limited to JUST oh might OU (sarcasm) ... The amount of Texans at LSU (geaux tigers!) has shot up in recent years....

If you don't like Texas, go else where...

New Yorkers are more friendly than Oklahomans... I swear... I've never met more rude people than at the Sugar Bowl... It's called MANNERS! PASS THEM ON!

AznSAE · #9 03-02-2004, 02:48 PM

Happy Texas Independence Day!!!

#10 03-02-2004, 02:51 PM

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Originally posted by AznSAE
Happy Texas Independence Day!!!

ha, mines better

Kitso
KS 361

Loner · #11 03-02-2004, 07:33 PM

Got back from seeing Cory Morrow this weekend. You have to love the Square at San Marcos. I was cool seeing my brother Django Walker playing a few song with Cory.

Well, I'm goin' to Carolina,
Takin' that hard rough road.
I'm gonna circle the River of Jordan
Cause I just wanna see where it flows.

21 days on the road,
Wonderin' where we're gonna go from here.
21 days on the road,
Well, I'd go home but my home's right here. -

I'm wakin' up on the sidewalk
Next to some place I've never seen.
Well, I hope that people come to see us
And I hpoe they fall in love with me.

21 days on the road,
Wonderin' where we're gonna go from here.
21 days on the road,
Well, I'd go home but my home's right here. -

There's lightning up on the horizon.
The Lord is speakin' loud and clear tonight.
And I'm thinkin' bout a girl in Selma...
She wants me back in Texas by tonight.

21 days on the road,
Wonderin' where we're gonna go from here.
21 days on the road,
Well, I'd go home but my home's right here.
21 days on the road,
Wonderin' where we're gonna go from here.
21 days on the road,
Well, I'd go home but my home's right here. -
21 days on the road

SATX*APhi · #12 03-02-2004, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Megerts
Hey,

There's actually a "Texans in DC" type group. You should look that up... I wish I could think of the name. My mom was showing me stuff like that when I thought about moving up there. It's just a group of Texans that get together and do random things... In the summertime they have a big bbq and what not.... There are a tonnnnnnnn of Texans up there, so you won't feel too far away from home. Plus the founders of Texas were from Virginia. That's why there are a lot of Texans at VA schools...

Bad @$$! I'll have to look into that. Thanks!`

SATX*APhi · #13 03-02-2004, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AznSAE
Happy Texas Independence Day!!!

Whoo hoo! HAPPY TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY!

#14 03-04-2004, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Loner
Got back from seeing Cory Morrow this weekend. You have to love the Square at San Marcos. I was cool seeing my brother Django Walker playing a few song with Cory.

Well, I'm goin' to Carolina,
Takin' that hard rough road.
I'm gonna circle the River of Jordan
Cause I just wanna see where it flows.

21 days on the road,
Wonderin' where we're gonna go from here.
21 days on the road,
Well, I'd go home but my home's right here. -

I'm wakin' up on the sidewalk
Next to some place I've never seen.
Well, I hope that people come to see us
And I hpoe they fall in love with me.

21 days on the road,
Wonderin' where we're gonna go from here.
21 days on the road,
Well, I'd go home but my home's right here. -

There's lightning up on the horizon.
The Lord is speakin' loud and clear tonight.
And I'm thinkin' bout a girl in Selma...
She wants me back in Texas by tonight.

21 days on the road,
Wonderin' where we're gonna go from here.
21 days on the road,
Well, I'd go home but my home's right here.
21 days on the road,
Wonderin' where we're gonna go from here.
21 days on the road,
Well, I'd go home but my home's right here. -
21 days on the road

Man,

THANK YOU for posting those lyrics. Being up here in SD i don't get to hear Cory and those types play a whole lot, so i miss out on hearing songs i need to download.

I got this off Kazaa a couple days ago and haven't stopped listening to it yet

Heh,

28 days and i'll be flying home to Texas for Chilifest!!

Cross

Jason Boland

Pat Green

Sammy Kershaw

and George Jones.

SATX, you think we need to start another Chilifest thread?

You're coming right? you need to bring all your APhis up and party.

Lets keep the MIPs to a minimum though

Kitso
KS 361

lifesaver · #15 03-04-2004, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by AggieSigmaNu361
Man,

SATX, you think we need to start another Chilifest thread? You're coming right? you need to bring all your APhis up and party.

Lets keep the MIPs to a minimum though

Kitso
KS 361

So, my invitation would be where???

Bastard. lol