Whether you have lived in Oklahoma all of your life or spent some time with an Okie native, you'll realize that Oklahomans are a unique group of people. If you're from Oklahoma, you'll know all of these to be true.
1. You've experienced all four seasons in one day.
You can never fully pack away your summer or winter clothes because you know it could be freezing in the morning, hot in the afternoon, cool at dusk and then freezing again at night.
2. You'll take an Oklahoma sunset over any others.
Nothing can beat a sunset in Oklahoma on any given day.
3. As well as the Oklahoma sunrise.
4. Bedlam is an event, not just a game.
In Oklahoma, you either bleed Orange or Crimson.
5. You know a couple who has planned their wedding around the college football schedules.
If you have a wedding on game day, you know either no one will show or you'll have a lot of angry guests watching the game on their phone.
6. You don't even notice tornado sirens anymore.
Chances are you hear them at the same time every week when they're being tested so they've just become second nature by now.
7. You own a lot of Thunder gear.
Let's just leave this at the Thunder are a big deal in Oklahoma.
8. You consider "y'all" a word.
You'll put up a fight with anyone who tries to argue that it's not a word.
9. You go outside to look for the tornado when you hear sirens go off.
Or hop in your truck to go chase it.
10. You're used to seeing a church on every corner.
11. You know that Oklahoma has a fifth season, and it's tornado season.
12. You know what calf fries are.
And aren't bothered going to a music festival named after them.
13. You take the song lyric "where the wind comes sweeping down the plains" literally.
There's no wind that quite matches up to Oklahoma's wind.
14. Having to explain to people who aren't from here that Coke means any kind of soda.
"You want a coke?" "Yes, please!" "Okay, what kind?" "Sprite."
15. You know the best food is found at a local restaurant, not a chain.
16. Tea is only served sweet.
People actually drink tea that's not sweet tea?
17. You know how to say Eufaula, Oologah, Miami and Chickasha.
You know someone is new around here if they can't pronounce these correctly.
18. You know there's no hospitality quite like that of Oklahoma.
Traveling out of state is kind of a pain because not everyone is as nice as Oklahomans.
19. Braum's is your go to for ice cream.
20. And Sonic is your go to for drinks.
No one's ice can compare to Sonic.
21. You know who these guys are.
And probably own a shirt with them on it.
22. You know "The City" means Oklahoma City.
23. You swear by QuikTrip.
Literally no convenient store can compare.
24. One word: Cattlemen's.
You know the best steak out there is found in Stockyard City at Cattlemen's Steakhouse.
25. You take pride in your state.
Whether it's a sticker on your car or an OklaHOME shirt, you're always letting people know how much you love this state.
26. You know there's no family like the Oklahoma family.
We've seen our fair share of tragedies in this state and each time we come together as though we are all family.
27. No matter where you go, you know Oklahoma will always be your home.
From the beautiful scenery, crazy weather and friendly people, you know you wouldn't trade being from here for anything.