There are certain things you learn to be fact, only after living in Oklahoma.  From the weather to sports, if you haven’t figured these things out yet, here they are for you:

  1. Tornado watches don’t mean much, but a tornado warning is another story.

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  1. “Boomer"demands an immediate “Sooner” reply.

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  1. A cowboy means this this type of cowboy.

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  1. You understand the difference between Oklahoma University and Oklahoma State University.

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  1. The thought of being able to leave your door open without any bugs flying in is incomprehensible.

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  1. You still have high hopes for the Arkansas River.

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  1. You are still convinced turnpikes are a rip-off.

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  1. Fried food is normal to have on a daily basis…and you know it shouldn’t be.

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  1. The weather never stays the same for more than a few days or even a few hours.

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  1. Almost every route you drive will have road construction.

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What other things do you know to be true for Oklahomans?

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