It’s inevitable that you’re going to encounter many awkward moments in life. But being from Oklahoma, we can all probably relate to a few of the same ones. If you live in the Sooner State, here are 12 uncomfortable moments you’ve most likely endured at least once.
- Showing up to a special event out-of-state and your family is the only one is cowboy boots.
Molly Germaine/Flickr It’s totally acceptable in Oklahoma to go to a wedding, graduation or other event in cowboy boots, but not so much in some parts of the country.
- Explaining your state’s shape looks like a pan with a handle.
Unbleached Brun/Flickr We are use to it by now, but many outsiders give you a weird look when you tell them the shape of Oklahoma.
- Traveling out of state and people giving you weird looks when you ask where the nearest QT is.
Tom Baddley/Flickr Then wanting to cry when we see what other convenience stores look like. There’s nothing like QuikTrip!
- When you don’t know how to dress for the weather, so you end up dressing like a fool.
Angela/Flickr Our weather changes so drastically, sometimes we dress for two seasons and look pretty goofy.
- When we talk about all the tornadoes we get in the state, then admitting we’ve actually never seen one.
Wyatt Wellman/Flickr It’s amazing how many people live in Oklahoma and still have never seen a twister with their own eyes.
- Talking to strangers out-of-state and getting a blank stare back.
Peter Grifoni/Flickr We assume everyone is as friendly as us sweet Oklahomans, but we soon find out that is not the case.
- Explaining to out-of-town guests why it’s worth waiting in line for hours for our favorite bbq.
BurnCoBBQ/Facebook If it’s good, it’s totally worth the wait. This line is in front of Burn Co BBQ.
- Explaining our obsession with college football.
www.bhattacherjee.com/Flickr Some states just don’t get it.
- Having someone tell you that you use the word “y’all” way too much.
Peter Dutton/Flickr Thanks for the feedback, but we like “y’all!”
- Assuming all liquor stores are closed on Sunday.
Michael/Flickr If you’ve ever visited another state without our same liquor laws, you quickly realized you didn’t have to buy your alcohol by 9:00 pm on Saturday night for the weekend.
- Or refusing to buy your beer in the grocery store.
Bradley Gordon/Flickr More Oklahoma liquor laws.
- Justifying the beauty of Oklahoma.
Doug Miller/Flickr Many people don’t believe it until they visit. They still think we are a flat and boring state.
What awkward moments have you endured as an Oklahoman? Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spot a tourist in Oklahoma? Check out these 12 ways to always spot one in the Sooner State.
Molly Germaine/Flickr
It’s totally acceptable in Oklahoma to go to a wedding, graduation or other event in cowboy boots, but not so much in some parts of the country.
Unbleached Brun/Flickr
We are use to it by now, but many outsiders give you a weird look when you tell them the shape of Oklahoma.
Tom Baddley/Flickr
Then wanting to cry when we see what other convenience stores look like. There’s nothing like QuikTrip!
Angela/Flickr
Our weather changes so drastically, sometimes we dress for two seasons and look pretty goofy.
Wyatt Wellman/Flickr
It’s amazing how many people live in Oklahoma and still have never seen a twister with their own eyes.
Peter Grifoni/Flickr
We assume everyone is as friendly as us sweet Oklahomans, but we soon find out that is not the case.
BurnCoBBQ/Facebook
If it’s good, it’s totally worth the wait. This line is in front of Burn Co BBQ.
Some states just don’t get it.
Peter Dutton/Flickr
Thanks for the feedback, but we like “y’all!”
Michael/Flickr
If you’ve ever visited another state without our same liquor laws, you quickly realized you didn’t have to buy your alcohol by 9:00 pm on Saturday night for the weekend.
Bradley Gordon/Flickr
More Oklahoma liquor laws.
Doug Miller/Flickr
Many people don’t believe it until they visit. They still think we are a flat and boring state.
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