Silliness The key to understanding Texans - Page 2

nomesque · 08-09-2009, 10:42 PM

There have been quite a few 'independent nations' created in Australia over the years. Probably the longest-lasting is a sheep-and-wheat station in Western Australia, it has a prince and everything! And, ironically enough, it's probably larger than numerous other internationally-recognised nations put together *lol*

wodin · 08-09-2009, 11:57 PM

Y'all can say what you want about Texas, but we Hawaiians have the only bona fide US royalty, and the only royal palace on US soil!

jes1 · 08-10-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AJ Starr

There's nothing wrong with us Texans....

It's just that everyone else is soooooo short.

Unfortunately, I am a short Texan. That should not be allowed. I should be made taller so I won't embarass the rest of the state.

vivaldirules · 08-10-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jes1

Unfortunately, I am a short Texan. That should not be allowed. I should be made taller so I won't embarass the rest of the state.

Me, too. I think the Texan in my jeans genes ended with my Dad (6' 2") and brother (6' 4"). Maybe I was adopted - from Oklahoma.

Lady Blue · 08-10-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Me, too. I think the Texan in my jeans genes ended with my Dad (6' 2") and brother (6' 4"). Maybe I was adopted - from Oklahoma.

They just don't make dogs like they used to . . .

Maybe if you walk up on your hind legs you'll look taller.

Greg Anos · 08-10-2009, 12:57 PM

I get bemused at threads like this. You know, nobody complains when a French citizen wishes to live their life by their customs, or that a Dane has different customs than a Spainard, or even that a Californian had different views than a Maine citizen. But let a Texan be unabashedly Texan, following Texas customs, and half the US is jumping down our throat, bashing us for being uncouth and maybe being the second coming of the Anti-Christ. I don't understand their heartburn.

wodin · 08-10-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

I get bemused at threads like this. You know, nobody complains when a French citizen wishes to live their life by their customs, or that a Dane has different customs than a Spainard, or even that a Californian had different views than a Maine citizen. But let a Texan be unabashedly Texan, following Texas customs, and half the US is jumping down our throat, bashing us for being uncouth and maybe being the second coming of the Anti-Christ. I don't understand their heartburn.

That's 'cause your so ... Texan!

Steven Lyle Jordan · 08-10-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

I get bemused at threads like this. You know, nobody complains when a French citizen wishes to live their life by their customs, or that a Dane has different customs than a Spainard, or even that a Californian had different views than a Maine citizen. But let a Texan be unabashedly Texan, following Texas customs, and half the US is jumping down our throat, bashing us for being uncouth and maybe being the second coming of the Anti-Christ. I don't understand their heartburn.

We're only that way 'cause you-all so unabashedly despise the rest of us!

Anyway, I don't know why anyone would need to understand a Texan... as long as they know how to duck and cover...

Xenophon · 08-10-2009, 02:15 PM

All you need to know about Texas (and maybe Texans?) is contained in the Austin Lounge Lizards song Stupid Texas Song.

Complete lyrics and a 40-second clip at the URL.

Don't blame me for the song -- they're the Texans, not me! Just be aware that the Lounge Lizards' repertoire lacks any claim to seriousness. Humor, satire, etc... sure. Seriousness -- not a chance!

Xenophon

DixieGal · 08-10-2009, 02:25 PM

I feel like I can understand Texans very well, but every once in a while they might have to repeat something for me.

Greg Anos · 08-10-2009, 02:55 PM

(Lifts Ten-Gallon hat and bows....)

Any time for a Southern Belle.

Greg Anos · 08-10-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

We're only that way 'cause you-all so unabashedly despise the rest of us!

Anyway, I don't know why anyone would need to understand a Texan... as long as they know how to duck and cover...

We only despise people who tell us to sit down and shut up...or use sneaky ways to rob us.

P.S. Randy Newman (Political Science) is not a Texan...

Greg Anos · 08-10-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

All you need to know about Texas (and maybe Texans?) is contained in the Austin Lounge Lizards song Stupid Texas Song.

Complete lyrics and a 40-second clip at the URL.

Don't blame me for the song -- they're the Texans, not me! Just be aware that the Lounge Lizards' repertoire lacks any claim to seriousness. Humor, satire, etc... sure. Seriousness -- not a chance!

Xenophon

Blame you? --- Thank you, thank you, thank you! Saw the lyrics and bought the CD. The perfect anthem for 21st century Texas! Can't wait to put it in my listening rotation.....

Steven Lyle Jordan · 08-10-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

We only despise people who tell us to sit down and shut up...or use sneaky ways to rob us.

That's funny... so do most of the rest of us.

Sparrow · 08-10-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nomesque

There have been quite a few 'independent nations' created in Australia over the years. Probably the longest-lasting is a sheep-and-wheat station in Western Australia, it has a prince and everything! And, ironically enough, it's probably larger than numerous other internationally-recognised nations put together *lol*

The Republic of Molossia is "a sovereign, independent nation-state, located in and completely surrounded by the United States, making it an enclave nation", apparently.

08-10-2009, 02:15 PM	#24
Xenophon curmudgeon Posts: 1,481 Karma: 5748190 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA USA Device: Kobo Aura HD, (ex)nook, (ex)PRS-700, (ex)PRS-500	All you need to know about Texas (and maybe Texans?) is contained in the Austin Lounge Lizards song Stupid Texas Song. Complete lyrics and a 40-second clip at the URL. Don't blame me for the song -- they're the Texans, not me! Just be aware that the Lounge Lizards' repertoire lacks any claim to seriousness. Humor, satire, etc... sure. Seriousness -- not a chance! Xenophon Last edited by Xenophon; 08-10-2009 at 02:18 PM. Reason: forgot the smilie!

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08-09-2009, 10:42 PM	#16
nomesque Snooty Bestselling Author Posts: 1,485 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ipswich, QLD, Australia Device: PRS-650	There have been quite a few 'independent nations' created in Australia over the years. Probably the longest-lasting is a sheep-and-wheat station in Western Australia, it has a prince and everything! And, ironically enough, it's probably larger than numerous other internationally-recognised nations put together lol

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wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	Y'all can say what you want about Texas, but we Hawaiians have the only bona fide US royalty, and the only royal palace on US soil!

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Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,248 Karma: 35000000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	I get bemused at threads like this. You know, nobody complains when a French citizen wishes to live their life by their customs, or that a Dane has different customs than a Spainard, or even that a Californian had different views than a Maine citizen. But let a Texan be unabashedly Texan, following Texas customs, and half the US is jumping down our throat, bashing us for being uncouth and maybe being the second coming of the Anti-Christ. I don't understand their heartburn.

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DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I feel like I can understand Texans very well, but every once in a while they might have to repeat something for me.

08-10-2009, 02:55 PM	#26
Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,248 Karma: 35000000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	(Lifts Ten-Gallon hat and bows....) Any time for a Southern Belle.