If there’s one thing that’s true about Texas, it’s that our pride is as big as, if not bigger than, the state itself. That being said, we don’t take too kindly to out-of-staters (or anyone, for that matter) bashing our homeland. Here are 10 of the easiest ways to make a Texan roarin’ mad.
Disclaimer: Do not try these at home without being prepared for severe consequences.
- Asking us the age old question: “Do you ride your horse to work?”
Flickr/abqtrucker Some of us might prefer to get around on horseback, but we sure as heck don’t want you assuming it.
- Saying the barbecue is better in your state.
Flickr/wallyg No. Just no.
- Giving us THAT look when we say “y’all.”
Flickr/D.Fajio Yeah, you know the one. And we don’t appreciate it.
- Telling us that unsweetened tea with sugar and sweet tea are the same thing.
Flickr/thelingerieaddict There IS a difference. A HUGE difference.
- Going 65 on a West Texas highway.
Flickr/artjonak We’ll definitely pass you, and we just might flip the bird at you too. Depends on our mood that day.
- Not holding the door for people behind you.
Flickr/vxla I’ve been up north and literally had doors slammed in my face. Has anyone ever heard of southern hospitality?
- Other states advertising “Tex-Mex.”
Flickr/magtravels Newsflash: if you aren’t in Texas, it ain’t Tex-Mex. It’s just a lame, disgusting excuse for food.
- Judging us for closing school for the tiniest bit of sleet.
memes.com We aren’t used to it, okay? Leave us alone.
- Saying you’ve “been to Texas” when you’ve only been here.
Flickr/adactio
- Making fun of our undying love for Sunday football.
Flickr/jdtornow
Has anyone ever done any of these to you? What are some other surefire ways to make a Texan mad?
Flickr/abqtrucker
Some of us might prefer to get around on horseback, but we sure as heck don’t want you assuming it.
Flickr/wallyg
No. Just no.
Flickr/D.Fajio
Yeah, you know the one. And we don’t appreciate it.
Flickr/thelingerieaddict
There IS a difference. A HUGE difference.
Flickr/artjonak
We’ll definitely pass you, and we just might flip the bird at you too. Depends on our mood that day.
Flickr/vxla
I’ve been up north and literally had doors slammed in my face. Has anyone ever heard of southern hospitality?
Flickr/magtravels
Newsflash: if you aren’t in Texas, it ain’t Tex-Mex. It’s just a lame, disgusting excuse for food.
memes.com
We aren’t used to it, okay? Leave us alone.
Flickr/adactio
Flickr/jdtornow
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