oklahoma

home of the quakenado.... one of the few places in the world where two natural disaster happen at the same time.

reddest state in the union. home to the people who want to create a volunteer state militia to oppose the federal government.

A state that is actually not as bad as people think. Tulsa and OKC are a good size for a city with being too big like houston. The only thing country about most of the peopleis the attitude, and that is regarding to being friendly and waving to people(although as with everywhere some people are just dicks). Also the home state of the flaming lips.

ugly women?
i think not, oklahoma is tied with ohio and california for the most miss america pagaent winners ever. so suck it.

music?
musicians from oklahoma range from country stars (big suprise right?) like reba and toby keith to alternative bands like all american rejects and hinder. so yes we offer more then just country music, you ignorant s.o.b's.

the bible belt?
ill give you that one, oklahoma is very christian based, but who says thats a bad thing? while places like new york and california arnt under our so called bible belt they also have enormously high crime rates. so while your sitting there critisizing our state for our conservative ways, we sleep safe at night knowing people like you live very far away.

racism?
yeah we got it and so does each and every other of the 49 friggin' states. racism isn't a regional or even a statewide thing. racism is a personal choice. an ignorant choice at that. when it comes to being diverse were pretty high up there, since we were practicly an over size trashcan for all the races that the rest of the united states didnt want back in 18 and 1900's.

oklahoma is a diverse, lovely place with friendly hard working people that hold open doors for eachother and smile as you pass them by. every once in while you come across an asshole that cant drive or an ignorant highschool dropout that make us all look bad, but realisticly we're state and just like any other we have oue highs and lows.

I have lived in Oklahoma for the majority of my life. For the most part, yes, the state is somewhat boring. Most of the towns here are rather small, and there is a strong Christian influence here (bible belt) and that hinders the education levels in some aspects.

However, this is not for the lack of teaching. It just causes some to deny certain sciences and things of the like, putting more stock into Sunday school than Public school.

With all that being said, there are some beautiful places here, if you like seeing rolling countrysides and those sort of places. There are many landmarks here, and there is a lot of history here. Oklahoma is often referred to as "Native America" due to the fact that a lot of tribes of Indian live here, having been moved here when it was considered to be the indian territory. There is a lot of culture here, and it can be a fun place to learn about the history of this country... the underlying history that is, before it became the United States. That is to say, if you are interested in learning these sorts of things.

As for modern issues, there are very modern areas here as well, just not as many as you would find in say, New York, or California. We have Oklahoma City, and Tulsa as the main urban areas. There are also other smaller cities such as Stillwater for example that offer good schools, fairly large communities, and decent entertainment.

Personally, I do not care for OKC. It is too big, and too dirty. The road system is horrible, and there is always construction and detours on the highways. The people living in that part of the state are more of the "bible beating" sort. You are very likely to see the stereotypical Oklahoma in this region. The accent is thicker, and you will see many pseudo cowboys wearing wranglers with a skoal ring in the back pocket, frilly shirts, and an OU baseball cap or a cowboy hat. This, however, does not make them 'dumb' or 'inbred'. Just different than you and I, but they enjoy their life, they have fun, and many of them are very well educated. Its called diversity.

I live in Tulsa. It is big enough to provide plenty of entertainment, yet not so big that its confusing. It is a very artistic city, having many beautiful buildings and landscapes, and some interesting museums for the artisticly inclined.

The people residing in Tulsa are far more open than some other areas. There is a large gay community here as well; this does not mean everyone here is gay, or that it would be an insult to be called as such. Gay people are just that: People. It is idiotic and narrow-minded to say "Oklahoma is gay, or full of faggots". Learn some compassion for fellow mankind.

Anyway, the cost of living in Tulsa is a bit higher than most of Oklahoma, but still lower than many other states, and pay wages are more than sufficient for most living here. There is a good college here (TU) as well as many community colleges.

Oklahoma being a central state is also convenient for those who wish to travel to other states for vacations, and the low cost of living allows for most of its residents to be able to afford such journeys.

In reference to the smaller, more rural areas of the state, a lot of people enjoy simple living, small town folk, and the friendly atmosphere. It is not my cup of tea, and perhaps not yours either, but that does not make the people any less human for living there, and liking it.

One of the great things about any town or city in Oklahoma is the laid back, friendly atmosphere here. Smiling faces, strangers waving as you drive or walk past... It is a lot different from the bigger more populated areas of the world where a typical greeting is a waving middle finger.

Now, as for the whole Texas vs Oklahoma thing, I don't understand the contention to be honest. I spent a year living in Houston, and I loved it there. The humidity was a bit much, but it was an exciting city to live in, rich in culture, close to the ocean, and green year round. It was a nice experience. The cost of living was much higher, but offset by the lower cost of goods. I came back to Oklahoma because, well, it is home to me, despite its shortcomings.

Anyway, what I am trying to say is, every place has its pros and cons. Why argue that one is better than the other? Why not just embrace each state for what they are, the good and the bad, and love each other as Americans? It is pointless and primitive to fight over silly things. I understand each being proud of where they come from, and that is fine, but when it gets to the point of cheap insults and low blows it just becomes ridiculous.

I consider myself an intelligent and tolerant person, and I was born, raised, and educated here in this state.
Don't let a few bad apples spoil the bunch.

A state that is actually pretty urban, and not hick country outback farm. If anyone lived here they would know what was going on. There or no cows where I live. Just street, buildings, and concrete.

oklahoma is a state where there is nothing to do. everyone just goes straight home after school. no activities or anything. not even a big mall is around there. good luck to the people who live in oklahoma