Hey, America! We know you think of us as just a fly-over state filled with rednecks and cowboys, but we’ve got a few things we would like the rest of y’all to know about us and our state. Here are 14 things that just might surprise you:
- The musical Oklahoma! and Oklahoma are very different.
MRAZ Performing Arts/Flickr It’s amazing how many people still stereotype Oklahomans like the musical.
- Our weather is much crazier than you ever imagined.
State Farm/Flickr (laughing out loud!) Just come visit us in the spring.
- We have more diverse topography than almost any other state in the country.
justin meissen/Flickr We are only one of four states that has more than 10 ecoregions.
- We have a surplus of natural beauty.
Larry Smith/Flickr We like to keep it hidden to keep y’all out of our beloved state.
- We don’t have predictable weather.
State Farm/Flickr One word of advice: dress in layers.
- Our winters are all about keeping warm, being lazy and waiting for better weather.
Tony Alter/Flickr This picture pretty much sums up winter here in the Sooner State.
- Our springs are all about tornadoes.
JR Hehnly/Flickr That’s plural, not singular…as in LOTS of tornadoes.
- Our summers are all about lake life.
GrapevineTXonline/Flickr It’s the beach minus the waves, sharks, sand and salt water.
- Our falls are all about college football.
www.bhattacherjee.com/Flickr And we are hardcore, fanatic fans.
- We have the best sunrises and sunsets.
Bill Wilson/Flickr Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
- We will boo you out of the state if you wear Texas Longhorn apparel.
Stefanos Kofopoulos/Flickr We’re friendly, but not that friendly.
- Oklahoma City and Tulsa are definitely different cities.
Matthew Rutledge/Flickr We both think we’re better than each other…we’ll let you be the judge:)
- For the last time, you can’t be a fan of both OU and OSU.
KT King/Flickr You have to pick a side or you won’t survive.
- Stop making fun of us because we’re some of the friendliest, kind-hearted, down-to-earth people you’ll ever meet.
Tom Blackwell/Flickr But don’t mistake that for being weak…we’re fighters and tough as nails in this part of the country.
Who loves living in our beloved Oklahoma? I do! You may not realize it but living in Oklahoma has its advantages. If you need some convincing, read this article: Here’s 13 Ways Living In Oklahoma Ruins You For Life.
MRAZ Performing Arts/Flickr
It’s amazing how many people still stereotype Oklahomans like the musical.
State Farm/Flickr
(laughing out loud!) Just come visit us in the spring.
justin meissen/Flickr
We are only one of four states that has more than 10 ecoregions.
Larry Smith/Flickr
We like to keep it hidden to keep y’all out of our beloved state.
One word of advice: dress in layers.
Tony Alter/Flickr
This picture pretty much sums up winter here in the Sooner State.
JR Hehnly/Flickr
That’s plural, not singular…as in LOTS of tornadoes.
GrapevineTXonline/Flickr
It’s the beach minus the waves, sharks, sand and salt water.
And we are hardcore, fanatic fans.
Bill Wilson/Flickr
Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Stefanos Kofopoulos/Flickr
We’re friendly, but not that friendly.
Matthew Rutledge/Flickr
We both think we’re better than each other…we’ll let you be the judge:)
KT King/Flickr
You have to pick a side or you won’t survive.
Tom Blackwell/Flickr
But don’t mistake that for being weak…we’re fighters and tough as nails in this part of the country.
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