Being an Oklahoman means there are certain struggles you’re going to encounter living in the Sooner State. From bipolar weather to dodging redneck jokes, everyone in Oklahoma endures many of the same issues. Here are 14 you can probably relate to, from time to time:
- Dealing with our bipolar weather.
towsonsam.com Every Oklahoman knows you can experience all four seasons within a 24-hour span.
- Deciding whether it’s Dallas or Branson for a vacation.
Jeffrey Rolinic/Flickr
Missouri Division of Tourism/Flickr Two of the most popular getaway destinations for Oklahomans are Dallas/Ft. Worth Six Flags and Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO.
- Being comfortable flying out of an airport named after a man who died in a plane crash.
becky mccray/flickr Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City is named after Will Rogers, who who died in a plane crash on August 15, 1935. I don’t know about you, but I like my airports named after the survivors, not the deceased.
- Dealing with redneck jokes.
memestorage.com We’ve all heard the classic redneck jokes (some are actually pretty funny).
- When your neighbor is the enemy.
stu rapley/flickr
frank boston/flickr Bedlam in the neighborhood is very serious.
- Still convincing out-of-towners that 99.9% of Oklahomans have never been cow tipping.
Sage Ross/flickr If they only knew, most Oklahomans don’t even know what cow tipping is, let alone been cow tipping.
- Trying to decide which church to attend.
michael/flickr Oklahoma is one of the most religious places in the country, so finding a church on every corner is normal (and overwhelming).
- Managing our wind blown hair (some more than others).
memes.com There’s a reason the song says, “Oklahoma…where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.”
- Wondering if the “Big One” is going to hit our state.
Richard Walker/Flickr Now that Oklahoma is the most seismically active place in the world, earthquakes are a serious concern for our state.
- Making it through a summer without getting eaten alive.
Lizzy Biggs/Flickr Unfortunately, this one is tricky one to do. Keep the bug spray around at ALL times.
- Or dying from heat exhaustion.
bark/flickr Summer heat and humidity in Oklahoma is no laughing matter.
- Trying to convince visitors (and haters) that the state is not flat and boring.
Alex/Flickr If you get out and see the state, you’ll see the 10 eco-regions and vast beauty everywhere.
- Attending the state fair without gaining 10 lbs.
nate/flickr Good luck on this one.
- Having to buy your alcohol before Sunday game days.
Infinite Ache/Flickr In Oklahoma, liquor stores are closed on Sundays. So if you don’t remember to buy on Saturday, you’ll be stuck with grocery store beer.
What other struggles do Oklahomans live with? Which one is your least favorite?
towsonsam.com
Every Oklahoman knows you can experience all four seasons within a 24-hour span.
Jeffrey Rolinic/Flickr
Missouri Division of Tourism/Flickr
Two of the most popular getaway destinations for Oklahomans are Dallas/Ft. Worth Six Flags and Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO.
becky mccray/flickr
Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City is named after Will Rogers, who who died in a plane crash on August 15, 1935. I don’t know about you, but I like my airports named after the survivors, not the deceased.
memestorage.com
We’ve all heard the classic redneck jokes (some are actually pretty funny).
stu rapley/flickr
frank boston/flickr
Bedlam in the neighborhood is very serious.
Sage Ross/flickr
If they only knew, most Oklahomans don’t even know what cow tipping is, let alone been cow tipping.
michael/flickr
Oklahoma is one of the most religious places in the country, so finding a church on every corner is normal (and overwhelming).
memes.com
There’s a reason the song says, “Oklahoma…where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.”
Richard Walker/Flickr
Now that Oklahoma is the most seismically active place in the world, earthquakes are a serious concern for our state.
Lizzy Biggs/Flickr
Unfortunately, this one is tricky one to do. Keep the bug spray around at ALL times.
bark/flickr
Summer heat and humidity in Oklahoma is no laughing matter.
Alex/Flickr
If you get out and see the state, you’ll see the 10 eco-regions and vast beauty everywhere.
nate/flickr
Good luck on this one.
Infinite Ache/Flickr
In Oklahoma, liquor stores are closed on Sundays. So if you don’t remember to buy on Saturday, you’ll be stuck with grocery store beer.
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