Oklahomans have been stereotyped for far too long. Contrary to what others think, we are NOT all from the country or out-of-shape, so let’s set the record straight. The following are some common stereotypes about Oklahomans and the state itself:
- We don’t all drive pick-up trucks.
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- Or wear cowboy boots.
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- Walmart is not the only place we shop.
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- Everybody does not go to church…but almost.
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- Most of us have not been in a tornado…unless you live in Moore.
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- We don’t all eat fried food…we actually have a big population of health nuts.
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- Very few of us have ever attempted to tip a cow.
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- Oklahoma is not all flat prairie land.
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- Not everyone is out-of-shape…
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We actually have some good looking Okies.
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What other stereotypes have you heard about Oklahoma that need to be set straight?
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flickr/omar barcena
flickr/mike mozart
flickr/dalemcneill
flickr/briankhoury
flickr/kevin
flickr/george thomas
flickr/jonathan c wheeler
flickr/tony alter
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