From eating deep fried bull testicles to running outside in a tornado, these 12 things scream Oklahoman! Yes they’re weird, but it’s just what we do. Read on to find out if you’ve ever joined in on these quirky things:
Do you ever do these weird things?
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Or so we thought it was. Oklahomans still falsely think it is the largest, but Georgia has one that towers over ours. However, this title and monument still sits in Durant and is a popular roadside attraction.
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It’s an unspoken rule that football fans in Oklahoma know.
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We all know this happens. If you’re a crimson and cream wearing Okie, you cringe when you see orange walk in a room and vice versa.
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Since cattle ranching is prevalent and castration of young animals is common, Oklahomans just eat away at this common appetizer dish - also known as calf fries.
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And our driving directions are given in minutes not miles.
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Who was the genius responsible for this?
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With the exception of the the far east side of the state, the conversation usually goes like this, “Can I get you a Coke?” “Yes, I’ll take a Sprite.”
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Because it is.
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Mosquites - Oklahoman’s worst enemy (after the Texas Longhorns).
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We know we’re not supposed to, but we all do it.
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From Blake Shelton to Brad Pitt to Phil McGraw, Oklahoma is the birthplace of many Hollywood A-listers.
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But don’t worry, we’re not ashamed. We do it to keep people out of our beautiful state. It might not be perfect, but it’s home sweet home!
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