13 Of The Most Frustrating Moments Every Texan Has Experienced At Least Once
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Katie Lawrence
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Although it’s clear we live in the best state in America, some things about Texas never fail to get under our skin a little bit. The following are 13 of the most frustrating parts of living in the Lone Star State (but we wouldn’t have it any other way).
Compromise: A tank top + shorts underneath everything else. Boom.
They say you never have to ask a Texan where they're from because they'll tell you. Our response is, duh! Why miss out on an opportunity to brag?
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Until next year, UGG boots and North Face jacket. Maybe that money would be better spent on tacos. Tacos are always there when you need them.
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Speaking of tacos...who needs a summer body anyway? After all, it's almost the time of year when we can hide in baggy flannels anyway.
"Y'all" = you all. "Y'all'd = you all would. "Y'all'd've" = you all would have. Got it? *gets met with blank stare*
It doesn't matter how good the entrees are. If the chips aren't salted just right and the salsa doesn't have the perfect amount of kick, nothing can make up for it. And don't even get us started on watery queso that tastes like cheese-in-a-can.
That. Isn't. The. Same. Thing. This problem is most often encountered outside of Texas, of course. Guess we should start bringing a couple gallons on road trips just in case.
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We crave summer in the winter and winter in the summer. Why can't we have a few in-between months like other states do?
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We'd much rather go on a burger hiatus during the trip than force our taste buds to endure the disgrace that is In-N-Out. Those sad excuses for patties are barely edible, let alone enjoyable.
Not to mention yellow streaks on the windshield every time we need to turn the wipers on.
It used to be, back before all the yuppies started infiltrating. What do we have to do to get people to stop moving to Austin?
It's all in the tone of voice. Pro-tip: don't anger a Texan if you know what's good for you.
You must be new here if you think we actually drive 85 in an 85. We can't ALL get pulled over, right?
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You haven't experienced heat until an oven mitt is required to hold onto the steering wheel without getting burned. You. Know. Nothing.
Can you relate to these statements? What else about living in Texas can get frustrating at times? Let us know!
Just in case you’re considering a move after reading this (jokes), here are some of the very best things about our state.
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