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These Texas Stereotypes Are Hilarious, To Say The Least

by Jesse

Have you ever had someone ask you something weird or outlandish about your home state? Or maybe you've traveled to another state and been the one asking the questions.

Either way, it's always interesting to hear what people think about places they've never been to. And when it comes to Texas, there are definitely some stereotypes floating around out there.

If you're from the Lone Star State, chances are you've been asked a thing or two about cowboys, oil rigs, and whether or not everyone rides horses to school. While some of these stereotypes may be true for some people, they definitely don't reflect the lifestyle of the general population.

One Redditor was bemused by some of the stereotypes she encountered when she traveled to New Jersey for a friend's wedding. She shared her story in a now-viral post, and it's safe to say that people had some pretty funny things to say about Texans.

She spent most of the wedding reception fielding questions from people who were curious about her home state. While some of the stereotypes about Texans may be funny, some portray the people as violent

So, the next time you meet someone from Texas, remember that not all of them are gun-toting, cowboy-hat-wearing rodeo enthusiasts.

Just like with any state, Texans come from all walks of life and have a wide range of interests. And, most importantly, they're just like everyone else - except maybe a little bit friendlier (smiles:)).

Let's take a look at some hilarious questions she had to answer.

The author decided to share her experience on Reddit, under the subreddit r/tifu

The author decided to share her experience on Reddit, under the subreddit r/tifuthrowthissawayyy36

Immediately she told people she's from Texas, everyone's mood changed

Immediately she told people she's from Texas, everyone's mood changedthrowthissawayyy36

Her intimidating size and tattoos added fuel to the fire

Her intimidating size and tattoos added fuel to the firethrowthissawayyy36

She was ready for all the weird questions

She was ready for all the weird questionsthrowthissawayyy36

Now she wants to know if she made a mistake by revealing her home town

Now she wants to know if she made a mistake by revealing her home townthrowthissawayyy36

Several users took a keen interest in the topic. Here are some interesting reactions:

Floridians aren't left out

Floridians aren't left outKingAndross904

Ever had a fight in a saloon?

Ever had a fight in a saloon?Newbpwner69

The saloon question was absolutely hilarious

The saloon question was absolutely hilariouslove_that_fishing

Classic western showdown

Classic western showdownMahgenetics

"And you had your biggest chance to tell a Texas sized little white lie"

Newbpwner69

A Sandy Squirrel act would have been glorious

A Sandy Squirrel act would have been gloriousNewbpwner69

"It's not like New Jersey doesn't have it's share of stereotypes"

tee142002

Do all Texans have an accent?

Do all Texans have an accent?jadwell93

"Sounds like you dealt with a bunch of rude New Jersey people"

marcjwrz

Maybe she should have replied with some crazy questions about New Jerseyan's

Maybe she should have replied with some crazy questions about New Jerseyan'sbubbafat1155

Really odd questions indeed

Really odd questions indeedthree_cheese_fugazi

"I feel like there’s stereotypes for white people coming from Texas"

Chocolate_Chemist

"You should have explained that these stereotypes are hurtful"

FuriouslyListening

When next someone asks you a weird stereotypical question, here's a nice way to reply

When next someone asks you a weird stereotypical question, here's a nice way to replyNotATuring

Everyone seems to be having a little fun with this

Everyone seems to be having a little fun with thisplonkydonkey

Texas should be a country of its own

Texas should be a country of its ownzodiac711

As this story shows, sometimes people can get wrapped up in their own little world and create these weird, inaccurate stereotypes about other groups of people.

These misconceptions are usually based on ignorance or a lack of understanding about other cultures. Other times they’re simply funny because they don’t reflect reality at all.

But whatever the case may be, it’s always entertaining to read about them – especially when they come from someone who has experienced it firsthand!

What are some of the funniest stereotypes you’ve heard or experienced? Let us know in the comments!

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