Posted in Oklahoma December 19, 2016 by

12 Ways Oklahoma Is America’s Black Sheep… And We Love It That Way

Oklahoma is special. We’re not like the other 49 states and we like it that way. From the shape of our state to our quirky festivals, we’re one of a kind. Here are 12 reasons Oklahoma just might be America’s black sheep.

1. For starters, we're shaped like a pan with a handle.
Unbleached bun/Flickr
A bit awkward, don't ya think?
2. We hold quirky events like the World Championship Cow Chip Throw.
Mike Petrucci/Flickr
A cow chip is a piece of dried cow dung. Just google it if you want more information.
3. And the Fried Onion Burger Day.
elrenoburgerday/Facebook
An event just to cook the largest onion burger in the world (over 750 lbs).
4. We can't buy alcohol from the liquor stores on Sunday.
Infinite Ache/Flickr
It's a state law.
5. Or purchase a car on that holy day.
David Stanley/Flickr
Another state law that says..."Closed on Sundays."
6. We stop into Quiktrip multiple times a day.
Quiktrip/Facebook
Whether we're getting our morning coffee or swapping kids from carpool, Quiktrip is the universal meeting spot in Oklahoma.
7. We claim the watermelon as our state vegetable.
Aran Burton/Flickr
For real.
8. We know what a fraidy hole is.
Peggydavis6/Flickr
We could just call it a tornado shelter, but what fun would that be?
9. When we hear the tornado sirens, we run outside not inside.
NOAA/Flickr
It must be built into our DNA.
10. We tell distance in time, not miles.
Lynn Friedman/Flickr
It's about how long it takes, not how many miles away it is.
11. Our state has some odd city names.
Chris Harrell/Flickr
Hooker - "It's a location not a vocation."
12. We eat deep fried bull testicles thinking they are a delicacy.
Wally Gobetz/Flickr
And then we make ourselves feel better by calling them calf fries.

There’s nothing wrong with being a little quirky…it makes us unique! If you enjoy Oklahoma’s quirkiness, make sure to check out these 8 Funny Jokes About Oklahoma.