These Texas Stereotypes Are Hilarious, To Say The Least
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
throwthissawayyy36Immediately she told people she's from Texas, everyone's mood changed
throwthissawayyy36Her intimidating size and tattoos added fuel to the fire
throwthissawayyy36She was ready for all the weird questions
throwthissawayyy36Now she wants to know if she made a mistake by revealing her home town
throwthissawayyy36Several users took a keen interest in the topic. Here are some interesting reactions:
Floridians aren't left out
KingAndross904Ever had a fight in a saloon?
Newbpwner69
The saloon question was absolutely hilarious
love_that_fishing
Classic western showdown
Mahgenetics
"And you had your biggest chance to tell a Texas sized little white lie"
Newbpwner69
A Sandy Squirrel act would have been glorious
Newbpwner69
"It's not like New Jersey doesn't have it's share of stereotypes"
tee142002
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
bubbafat1155
Really odd questions indeed
three_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
NotATuring
Everyone seems to be having a little fun with this
plonkydonkey
Texas should be a country of its own
zodiac711
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!
