True Texan or imposter?

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[majormadmax]

Obviously many of us don't have much to do...

 

[Polished Rock]

Being a "True Texan" has nothing to do with boots or clothing. It's about attitude.

Not everyone born here is a "True Texan," nor do you have to be born here to be a "True Texan."

But it helps to have been born, or at least grow up, in Texas.

 

[easy rider]

Nobody is in control of where they are born and little or no control of where they grew up. A child that grows up with parents living in Texas that have a belief that Texas should be more like California or New York, IMO, would be worse then someone that just moved from California or New York to Texas because they felt it was hopeless that California or New York could ever be like Texas.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Texan boots see lots of well you know wearing them in Texas View attachment 156960

I've seen a bunch of those at a night lounge in odessa

 

[majormadmax]

But it helps to have been born, or at least grow up, in Texas.

Not really. I have met many people that were born here but don't act like it. I've also met a number of "transplants" that exemplify Texas values and culture.

 

[FireInTheWire]

True Texan= waving at oncoming vehicle. Saying ma'am and sir. holding a door open. helping change a flat on the side of the road. Taking a to-go box and finding a homeless dog and giving it a good meal. having a relaxing conversation with a stranger. knowing if you step on soft ground.. your likely standing in a fire ant bed.

 

[Polished Rock]

Not really. I have met many people that were born here but don't act like it. I've also met a number of "transplants" that exemplify Texas values and culture.

I did say “it helps”.
Being born and/or raised in Texas at least exposes one to the culture and lifestyle. If any of that fails to imprint on a ‘native’, that then is a problem with that person’s wiring. You can lead a horse to water...
And it is certainly possible for one who has never been to Texas to be attuned to what it means to be Texan in their soul.

 

[karlac]

If you're at least 63 and know what this is, you're more than likely from Texas ... especially if you attended a certain state sponsored college:

 

[benenglish]

If you're at least 63 and know what this is, you're more than likely from Texas ... especially if you attended a certain state sponsored college:

After the movie, don't you think everybody knows what that is?

 

[toddnjoyce]

If you're at least 63 and know what this is, you're more than likely from Texas ... especially if you attended a certain state sponsored college:

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Hell, I’m nowhere near 63, but I know what that is. When they shot the movie, we had a 1950 Mercury that was leased for use in the movie. One of the stunt drivers liked it so much he bought it from us.

 

[karlac]

After the movie, don't you think everybody knows what that is?

After the movie, don't you think everybody knows what that is?

OK then, how many of you have actually seen it/been there?

 

[digger]

Has to be from the JBs yes?

 

[majormadmax]

Rumour spreadin' 'round
In that Texas town
About that shack outside La Grange...

And not only am I under 63, I am a transplant...

 

[easy rider]

Maybe a bit more famous then the one by the same name in Pahrump, Nev., which is quite famous on it's own.

 

[BRD@66]

I went there in 1966. While in the parlor (waiting room), a nice looking young woman wearing a nightie came in & asked us for money for the jukebox. When I learned that the juke required $1 per song, I thought to myself "man I am getting screwed".

 

[karlac]

An elderly black lady checked your ID at the screen door at the top of those steps, had to be 18 for her to open the door.

"Slime in the ice machine!" Zindler closed it down in 1973, so you'd be around 63+ to have BTDT.

 

[Big Green]

I watch this channel a bit and this is one of their newer videos. Most are southern (Carolinas) comedy. This one fits in here.

 

[orbitup]

I watch this channel a bit and this is one of their newer videos. Most are southern (Carolinas) comedy. This one fits in here.

That girl from Texas needs to quit telling people that.

I laughed when that other gal saw "Nacogdoches" and said "For some reason that makes me want a corn dog".

 

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