Oklahoma and Texas Compared

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Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Texas and Oklahoma. It's the Red River Showdown, except this time mostly without the football.
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[@iammrbeat]

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[@babylucas232]

Obviously Texas

[@floo1465]

Obviously Texas

[@historyhub9211]

Oklahoma

[@floo1465]

@@historyhub9211 liar

[@historyhub9211]

@@floo1465 Why don't you like Oklahoma? Have you ever visited the state?

[@DogoRL]

He mentioned whataburger but not braums... But for real, this was a well made video. Our state (oklahoma) is kind of skipped over a lot lol

[@kjhuang]

Oh yeah Braum's is one of the best things about Oklahoma!

[@ShortalayPlays]

As someone who has been to Oklahoma multiple times I was surprised to not see a Braum’s mention too, love the Ice Cream there.

[@foodfan731]

Braums AND Sonic started in Oklahoma!

[@ShortalayPlays]

@@foodfan731 I did not know that, love me some Sonic when I pass through Arizona to quench my thirst.

[@anonomous614]

we only have braum's down here. There's a Whataburger over in durant but i ain't driving that far

[@maximilianopando1121]

As a Oklahoman, seeing my state talked about in detail is crazy since we get skipped over a lot, and seeing pictures of places I visit regularly on a vid is crazy, but yeah I’d say this vid is a solid comparison

[@lincolnguy1483]

Oklahoma is skipped over a lot because there is not much there to begin with. Nor Is there a very high, average IQ.

[@michaelalbertson5924]

You have to admit Texas has every state in America beat with dumb shits.

[@mmgilman]

I've lived in Oklahoma for around 28 years and the video comparison was pretty accurate.

[@CoralBlueNumber2Lipstick]

@@lincolnguy1483 lol why you hate Oklahoma so much

[@lyanreehan]

@@lincolnguy1483 because everyone here is old and bumfucks but we're growing rapidly and pretty much are texas jr. at this point and we're perfectly fine with that. once all the old people die oklahomas rankings will drastically go up

[@kimjohnson8471]

I live in North Texas. Because it's easier to take a road trip to nearby OK, I've been there several times. Surprisingly, OK is very beautiful. The people are also friendlier than the big cities of Texas

[@sasquatchdonut2674]

That’s true. As a Texan, I hate driving in Dallas

[@onestarflag9876]

Grew up in Dallas metro, lived in San Antonio for 20yrs. Now proud to call Oklahoma home.

[@repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741]

Repent to Jesus Christ “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14:6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ h

[@kimjohnson8471]

@@repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741 I bet Jesus even hates driving in Dallas! 😅 😃

[@annsanimationaddiction8024]

The Choctaw cultural center is amazing as well. I hope tribes keep buying up their land back. So many states that where they originally from are so trashy and disgusting now.

[@VirtualRebellionn]

Oklahoman here. I love how in detail he went when describing them in the modern day. One thing stood out to me: mountains. I absolutely love the hiking trails we have out by the Wichita Mountains. I live about an hour away from there but it's so worth the drive. On top of Mount Scott, you can see lakes, plains, the city of Lawton, and even part of the military base, as well as the wind turbines out a ways. It's absolutely beautiful. Another little note: as of lately, places near Vernon, Texas and places just south of Seminole, Oklahoma, have been hit pretty hard by tornadoes lately. But yes, Oklahoma got hit more. Moore is a hotspot for brutal tornadoes, and you can find videos on it. But don't let that keep you from giving that area of the state a visit. The city life here is pretty interesting. There's a place in the city called "Tamashii Ramen House" in Oklahoma City. They make traditional Japanese ramen, and in the interior part of the restaurant, they have 2 projectors that play 2 different animes on the wall. It's definitely a cozy place. And if you want quiet time, you can sit in the outside room with windows to see outside. Anyways, I'm rambling, but I definitely recommend giving Oklahoma a visit :)

[@infernodtw2423]

Is that the ramen place near 8th street? I love that place

[@shortstackanimations]

Texan here, I went to the wichita mountains for my 3rd grade field trip (which the location is conveniently similar to my town) and I LOVED it. Seeing the native tribe of mine (Chickasaw) made me so happy. Mt. Scott was great too. I almost got blown off lmao. Love Oklahoma!

[@kodyhonegger6677]

As someone who grew up in Oklahoma I thought our Native American history was more well known haha

[@crystal_roses]

I’m Lakota and what I learned in my school barely even scrapes the surface of what I learned as an adult on KZbin. Like I had no idea how horrible it truly was. They just don’t teach everyone the true horrors that happened.

[@joebillington]

oklahoma is an underdog

[@madcow1998]

@@crystal_roses we scraped across the Holocaust too. So maybe young children learning violent history isn't something they teach? Idk. That's why high schoolers get taught about it more.

[@TheGalacticWest]

The world didn’t even know about the Tulsa race riots.

[@madcow1998]

@@TheGalacticWest and there's things that happened in the world that we don't know about.

[@aksharla66]

I'm an Alaskan who recently moved to Oklahoma. I have lived in all 3 states at various times in my life. I am reminding you that Alaska is over 2 times the size of Texas and one third the size of the United States 🇺🇸 and I do love that even in the city, I can wave at someone and most likely get a wave back followed by a "howdy". I like to visit Texas and discuss how we could ship it (the state) to Alaska and use it as a parking lot if they don't stop bragging. Okies are humble and very hard working. Plus, in the sleepy community I live in, there are a lot of recent Texas Transpants here. Also, Aeronautical industries are big here with the FAA training center and Boeing and Lockheed also close by.

[@meliponalord8892]

Better watch out, Alaska! As our littering ads like to say, "Don't mess with Texas!" Honestly, I'm surprised you haven't melted yet.

[@chefssaltybawlz]

The “Texas Oklahoma rivalry” thing really just seems like Dallas versus Oklahoma. Houstonians don’t pay much attention to or hear about Oklahoma or have any shade for them. It’s okay Oklahoma, we hate Dallas too.

[@luiul1]

two ifs. if it wasn't for the okieland engineering schools, you wouldn't have shit. all those okieland tags in the parking lots must really piss you off. good. if texas wasn't so pathetically blue politically, it would be a nice place. one word. sheila jackson lee that's as i said, one word.

[@wherethebirdsgo]

I mostly think of football, but yeah

[@mq827]

Dallas is superior to both Houston and Oklahoma so stay mad :/

[@godspi4609]

In Oklahoma it's a state thing, you will hear things like "Oklahoma sucks and Texas blows " or the old bigoted phrase " only steers and queers come from Texas" ( not my words )...I think there is alot of rivalry over who does bbq better though ( as an okey Texas does it better ). The Dallas cowboys are either loved or hated no in-between in Oklahoma. I couldn't care less I just wish Oklahoma would get their own pro team, with O.U. and O.S.U being the power teams they typically are it seems like it just make sense.

[@vedhamara6748]

Imagine liking Houston

[@Hello-ev1xl]

I'm a100% S/C disabled veteran and used to live in TX. They offer 100% tax exempt on property tax. Once I heard about what OK offered Veterans that are 100% not only 100% property tax exemption but also we are exempt from any and all sales tax. So, I sold my home in TX and bought a home in OK. I am saving appx $4,000 a year in sales tax. All I can say is thank you to the state of OK for offering more to us 100% S/C Veterans.

[@researchbear4074]

Good to know!!!

[@seihai-kun6726]

Can't believe Wataburger got mentioned but not Sonic. And no mention of the Red River Bridge war.

[@dzd2371]

No Braums mention either

[@seihai-kun6726]

Braums is trash

[@UnlicensedOkie]

I mean I’ll be honest I love Braums and Sonic I really do But Whataburger is probably the best fast food burgers I’ve ever had

[@Ras137]

Is Sonic Oklahoma? I don't associate it with a particular state, like I do with Whataburger and Texas or In N Out with California.

[@lesterstone8595]

Good point!😀🍔

[@MountainGirlwIPA]

I'm from Oklahoma. I've lived in Texas and California. Agree with the LA Dallas comparison. I hate both. lol After coming back to Oklahoma, I've discovered some amazing towns in Oklahoma. I prefer to keep Oklahoma small because I think all the influx really hurt Texas.

[@dg1178]

I think the outflux OK experienced to California during the dust bowl has also kept your state behind. Also, I’m not sure where this idea people are nicer in OK comes from. If anything, people are just really standoffish there. I have never in my life met weirder people than in OK. In Texas, when people go into a store we say “howdy” or “how’s it goin?”. Every time I’ve tried that in okieland, I get someone just staring back at me. I think there are a lot of contrarians in the comments who want to act like OK is better because it’s different or something. Just look at the amount of people wanting to move to Texas. It’s not even close. OK is pretty, but it’s insanely far behind the rest of the country. It truly felt like I went back 100 years when I visited. Ghost towns and food deserts everywhere. It seems like a OK town is “big time” over there if they have a dollar general 😂

[@mattcohlmiaii1043]

I love my home state of Oklahoma! There’s actually a lot of fascinating history of the state that could warrant its own video. In the summer of 1963, OKC volunteered to be a test subject to study effects of supersonic flight over land (it didn’t go well at all). Oklahoma also has surprisingly large percentages (compared to surrounding states) of Vietnamese and Lebanese people from early 20th century migrations. And a fun fact: Until 2018, liquor stores weren’t allowed to sell refrigerated beer. Medical marijuana actually became legal before the alcohol laws changed (even though the public voted for the latter two years prior).

[@jamiewilks2421]

also, for many years (I forget when it changed), they sold beer that had half the alcohol as "normal" beer, 3 percent I think.

[@newwaveinfantry8362]

Wait why couldn't refrigerated beer be sold? I'm confused about that one.

[@mattcohlmiaii1043]

@@newwaveinfantry8362 No idea what the purpose of the law was. If you wanted to buy refrigerated beer, it had to be the lower strength 3.2% version purchased at a grocery/convenience stores only. Full strength beer, and all other high-strength alcoholic beverages could only be purchased in liquor stores and at room temperature. It was frustrating to say the least. And the major domestic beers (Miller, Bud, Coors, etc.) opted to only serve the low strength version for consumption at bars and restaurants rather than ship and stock both versions. It was a known tradition when traveling out of state to bring back full strength beer back home with you.

[@wolliveryoutube]

Definitely true. I grew up carpooling with Vietnamese neighbors and went to a Lebanese (Antiochian) Orthodox Church in college!

[@UnlicensedOkie]

Born and raised in Oklahoma Been here all my life Grew up in a small farm town of less than 400 people. Don’t see myself moving anywhere else anytime soon. Although there is a lot of rivalry with Texas. I think a most of us see Texas as a huge asset to this part of the country, politically, economically, socially. Gotta love our neighbors to the south. We will stand with them whenever they need us.

[@luiul1]

if the people of texas ever grow a pair of testicles and leave the country formerly known as the united states of america, i hope the people of texas do not make the red their northern border.

[@Brian-zv9hb]

Okie here as well. I've always have seen Texas and Oklahoma as a sibling rivalry.

[@BlakeZeb]

@@Brian-zv9hb Okie here as well. Yeah, Texas is the big brother or older cousin, more so than a heated rivalry

[@bryanlasermagiktyler3132]

same here that said we feel people in need need help no matter who they are where they're from it's just the right thing to do the friendly thing to do

[@robinmattingly3745]

As a born and bred Okie I agree with this...

[@ilikechicken7084]

Oklahoma definitely is one of the most conservative states in the country. Not a single county in Oklahoma has voted Democrat in a presidential election since the year 2000.

[@BlakeZeb]

This is one of the only things I hate about living in Oklahoma lol

[@andyfletcher3561]

We may vote red, but it's a misnomer to say Oklahoma is a "conservative" state. They vote red, but have no real clue as to why. A large percentage of both GoP and Dems here just vote the party line rather actually research the candidates or issues. That said, being here since 2001, Brad Henry, a Democrat, was the best governor in that time frame. I do believe he's the only Democrat I've ever voted for. I have no love for Stitt, and Mary Fallon was an absolute disaster.

[@lovelessm]

@@andyfletcher3561 So true. I don't think we'll have another governor as good as Brad Henry. I think what a lot of people get wrong about Oklahoma Democrats are they aren't liberal per se but are definitely moderate and some in the country would call them "conservative" in comparison to Democrats in other states. That's why Brad Henry was so successful. He was able to navigate both sides of the aisle by being in the middle. I'm definitely a solid moderate. I have voted both Republican and Democrat equally throughout my life. I want the best person in the office that embodies my core values: integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

[@andyfletcher3561]

@@lovelessm And we need more who vote in Oklahoma as a result of research and knowledge rather than checking that damned party line box at the top of the ballot.

[@blueduck9409]

Obama lost all 77 counties in Oklahoma during both of his elections.

[@Checkedoutchannel]

I'm from Oklahoma, my dad said that when the Moore Tornado hit, it was so powerful that it shook his house about 15 miles away in OKC and that if it had gone a few more miles it would have leveled downtown OKC

[@BlakeZeb]

I lived in the area during the May 3rd tornado, it was nutty. About 3 streets over from me, it completely leveled houses down to the foundation. Without even actually touching our street, it blew out all of the windows in our home and took most of the roof.

[@lincolnguy1483]

Not many people would have missed it. 🤣

[@kairi9696]

I was legit 5 miles away from it ! we were lucky is literally passed us but jeez when we came out of our storm shelter it looked like a warzone

[@coreygrissam9236]

I remember seeing where it had pulled up the asphalt.

[@lincolnguy1483]

@@coreygrissam9236 Nothing but pigs and cows in Oklahoma.

[@takodabostwick8507]

I was actually going to say that Oklahoma is more conservative than Texas, but at least you mentioned it. Texas does have conservatives, that's definitely true, but most of the big cities tend to be more liberal, like Dallas and Houston. Although Fort Worth and Arlington are more conservative.

[@dzd2371]

Most cities in Oklahoma tend to lean left as well, they're just so gerrymandered it doesn't show up in the National voting. Norman/Tulsa/ and some others tend to almost always have democratic local governments.

[@PatricenotPatrick]

We’re more liberal in the cities I’m in Houston but not SJW twitter Gen Z kid liberal. Just economically we voted for a tax hike to fund our train system and our county gave COVID stimulus to under 35K/yr residents.

[@dzd2371]

@hayven angoromanana That's been the case in my experience as well. Though it could just have to do with there being so many more people in Texas. It's easier to find cases of radicalism on both ends of the spectrum. Where in Oklahoma you still have to know and be able to rely on your neighbors so there's a lot more actually talking things out.

[@ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty]

Honestly, if Texas keeps growing at it's current rate, it could flip democratic in 8-10 years.

[@bunniifangz]

living in Texas is hell for a Tumblr user like me (and no, I ain’t apologizing for using Tumblr)

[@Estarfigam]

Did Basic Training in Fort Sill OK. The wind does not blow gently down the plain. But I don't know of any musical called Texas. Also Oklahoma is the only state with a Musical number as it's state song.

[@iammrbeat]

I should have mentioned that!

[@UnlicensedOkie]

A musical by Rogers and Hammerstein Turned in to an Oscar winning musical film.

[@lesterstone8595]

There is a musical called, "Texas." It just has not been made into a movie. It is performed nightly all summer long in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, which is the nation's 2nd largest canyon and is located in the Texas Panhandle outside of the city of Amarillo.🤠

[@JRock3091]

Lawton, Oklahoma is aids. They call it the shady 580 for a reason.

[@fubar55676]

The song Oklahoma from the musical is also Queen Elizabeth's favorite song

[@nataliafangau3518]

Sister recently visited both for a few days each and decided to move to Northern Oklahoma instead of Texas because she said the land is more affordable, prettier scenery, and less populated. Also, said people in Oklahoma were much friendlier.

[@willc5208]

Her opinion I guess

[@JRock3091]

All for new people coming here and enjoying the Great State of Oklahoma. But you had best vote the right way when you get here. Don't California my Oklahoma.

[@saadmalik8384]

@@JRock3091 Which conman should we vote for then?

[@JRock3091]

@@saadmalik8384 I believe I'm very clear. DON'T CALIFORNIA MY OKLAHOMA

[@nataliafangau3518]

@@JRock3091 The reason my sister left the west coast was because she is traditional and felt that she was not being represented and living under state laws that made no sense. She is conservative. I drive a lot and haven't seen much license plates from far-left states. Just our neighboring states like Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

[@NORMIES_GET_OUT]

I know most of us Texans talk shit about Oklahoma, but they're really like our little brother. Never met an Okie I didn't like.

[@saberwing753]

I’ve known plenty of Texans I didn’t like. No offense. Keep the Californians down there by the way.

[@NORMIES_GET_OUT]

@@saberwing753 I've met quite a few Texans I didn't like as well so no offense taken. We're doing our best to chase the Californians back West, but pretty soon we're gonna be bursting at the seams and then it's gonna be everybody's problem.

[@blueduck9409]

I can honestly say the same thing about people i met from Texas. I think that when all the cards are down, people from Texas and Oklahoma know they have each others back.

[@melissaharris7126]

I’m a proud Okie! I loved this video, but there’s one thing I disagree with……Oklahoma is just as (if not MORE) crazy about football than Texas is. BOOMER SOONER! 💪🏻

[@iammrbeat]

Well they've had the better college football team in recent years for sure

[@americanhistorygeek1926]

Never knew about all of the details on the Native American history that is a part of Oklahoma's story. Thanks for sharing Mr. Beat!

[@iammrbeat]

You bet! And I shall do a video about McGirt v. Oklahoma one day as well. A fascinating SC case. :)

[@chrisortiz8072]

But your name is American history geek.. how could you not know?! Texas and Oklahoma both have a sad history with Native Americans

[@aclark9869]

@@iammrbeat if you do make sure you list all charges that got dropped. I live in Oklahoma and am Native and i think the mcgirt decision is stupid.

[@weirdlanguageguy]

@@aclark9869 can you explain why you dont like the decision? I dont know too much about it

[@lonewolf6374]

@@chrisortiz8072 lol. The irony

[@dcbfan1231]

As a Hispanic/Latino living in El Paso (915), thank you so much for not saying latinx.

[@iammrbeat]

Yeah what is up with that?

[@soifon7000]

@@iammrbeat Because it's stupid.

[@AliciaTheTroonSlayer]

Lmao! 💯

[@HutchHere]

Hahaha

[@phoenix5054]

@@iammrbeat Gender-neutral terms for Latino, for the people who are offended by anything gendered.

[@travisreynolds4263]

Good video. From a native Oklahoman. I've lived in Texas for a bit in the oil industry. I'm completely comfortable in either State. Otherwise, Boomer Sooner!

[@UnlicensedOkie]

We bleed Crimson

[@brianhaynes9972]

@@UnlicensedOkie Boomer!!

[@Two_trucks]

Im a native Texan (Houston) and spent a couple years in Norman and El Reno area for Oilfield work and I feel comfortable in both also my current Job has me Rotate to yard in Woodward OK

[@tsarsymbion]

GO POKES!

[@annsanimationaddiction8024]

I mainly just hate how all of the private land is sectioned up, people brag of being so free, but most wild land is off limits and cut up by fence. Many areas that don't even carry cattle or other livestock. Should take a tip from the UK.

[@user-ff9sx2qw8b]

Was born and raised in Oklahoma, it has its ups and downs, but it will always be my state, and I'm proud to identify as an Oklahoman.

[@christhewritingjester3164]

Oklahoman, born and raised, here! I've lived in SC, NY, and WA (was in the Navy). I've been to Texas a lot over the years as well due to family living in the DFW and Houston areas. When my service in the Navy was over, I couldn't think of anything better than moving back to Oklahoma. I appreciate the overview, but you missed talking about Braums (better than Whataburger, come on!) and the many more miles of shoreline we have here. I think we're up there in dispensaries per capita at this point as well. I think both states are great, more so outside of the major cities for Texas cause it's a bit insane in them. Overall great video.

[@rchilde1]

Braums and Sonic being OKC-based staples.

[@dg1178]

I love when Okies act like y’all are even in the same league as Texas 😂 y’all have one original chain come out and you’re like “see we have something!!” I traveled all over Eastern Oklahoma and only found one grocery store, and it was in Ada. Every other town either was completely missing one or had a dollar general and the people there think that’s a grocery store. Y’all have a LOT of catching up to do.

[@christhewritingjester3164]

@@dg1178 it's not a competition. Not sure why you had to try and come here with that kind of comment. Overcompensating? ;)

[@herschelwright4663]

You should compare Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

[@amazing_cool]

Tulsa has better architecture in my opinion but higher crime rate. I like Oklahoma City more mostly because I’ve been there more. He should compare the buildings if he makes that video.

[@thebandit0256]

Besides Tulsa has the Outsiders

[@daxledbetter393]

@@thebandit0256 OKC has Ready Player One

[@iconic3606]

@@thebandit0256 facts, cant beat that

[@ohdwight]

Tulsa is a "SMart City" . bad news for Tulsa .

[@Luvurenemy]

City folk and country folk have more disagreements than Oklahomans and Texans.

[@Luvurenemy]

@hayven angoromanana I think people are either born to be country folk or born to be city folk. Seems their natures can’t be changed.

[@dawnmitchell11]

This is a more accurate description! 👍

[@bladej7688]

Oklahoma has the Port of Catoosa! One of furthered in land ports in the US.

[@ryanthomas2374]

Which connects to the Mississippi and down to the Gulf. You can sail a boat from OK to the Gulf.

[@EthanRKassel]

Football may be huge in Texas, but you could argue the Jenks-Union rivalry is bigger than any single high school rivalry in Texas!

[@wherethebirdsgo]

extremely tulsa comment

[@Tye_FNA7]

Yeah but we both know that neither of them can compare to bixby. Best high school team in the state by far. And I’m from mcalester so no I’m not biased

[@iconic3606]

Jenks on top💪

[@iconic3606]

@@Tye_FNA7 bixby is by no means a better school than either of them

[@6old_YT]

facts

[@thegrimmone6111]

That chicken fried steak, BBQ, and tacos couldn't be more accurate. Literally my three favorite foods

[@blueduck9409]

The BEST indian tacos are made in Oklahoma on fry bread.

[@thegrimmone6111]

@@blueduck9409 I'm talking about real tacos on corn tortillas with cilantro and onions

[@okiebrown6035]

I love Oklahoma and have chose to raise my family here. I love that we are mostly forgotten so we don't have people that want to change us move here.

[@swinaecologist9610]

Same I moved from Kansas City to a small oklahoma town and it was a huge change for me but now that I've lived here for just about 8 years i don't ever wanna go back to the city again

[@Number1FanProductions]

I just hope our government changes, this psuedodesantis bull shit is tiring

[@10mmenjoyer]

You’re a fool

[@LookMeInTheStraps]

Same here. Although a lot of Californians have been flocking in lately. George Kaiser is literally paying techies to move to Tulsa.

[@peterramsay1767]

“Wealth should be created by investing to create more wealth. Income is the fruit of wealth. If you do not do that, you will not have more income.”

[@michaelcollins1220]

Making it out at a young age is quite difficult. I started a side hustle at 17, saved up and made some good investments. l'm 28,live on my own and having a good life for myself. Big ups to you and everyone out there trying

[@kathyfrugalsen3047]

@@michaelcollins1220 Sounds like plan, how do you put money to work?

[@michaelcollins1220]

@@kathyfrugalsen3047 Yes it sure is. I put in money in investments and get profits. That 's how I make more money without working. This does not sound new to you right ?

[@kathyfrugalsen3047]

@@michaelcollins1220 Thanks for replying me, I've heard so many people talk about investment but none had said how to do it right.

[@frankdouglas1562]

Am hoping on you can explain more on how you make extra income from investments

[@weirdlanguageguy]

As some who's lived in both states, I enjoy the lack of humidity and hurricanes in Oklahoma

[@bryanlasermagiktyler3132]

Oklahoma never has tornadoes, lol

[@weirdlanguageguy]

@@bryanlasermagiktyler3132 tornadoes are annoying, but imo preferable to hurricanes

[@duaneerwin3617]

Lack of humidity?!!! AYFKM? AhHAAAAAAa!!!!!

[@CC-kj4yc]

You only really need to worry about hurricanes if you're on the gulf coast of Texas.

[@weirdlanguageguy]

@@CC-kj4yc that's true, but I prefer to live as far away as reasonably possible

[@tedharvick9010]

A couple of things i didn't hear you mention. Oklahoma, has the most man made lakes of any state in the union. The first parking meter was installed in OKC in 1935. And the first shopping cart was invented here by the owner of Humpty Dumpty grocery stores, in 1937.

[@OKcopper]

The Yield sign and it’s design was invented by a Tulsa policeman.

[@rchilde1]

and the first stoplight was installed in OKC, among other firsts (such as doppler radar off the top of my head). Definitely underrated. but nice to see the word getting out moreso.

[@justicewokeisutterbs8641]

I have lived in both Texas and Oklahoma. Both places are better than everywhere else. Texas has great roads, no state income tax, a uniquely positive attitude about itself and a Saturn V rocket lying on its side on the lawn of NASA's Manned Space Center in Houston. You haven't lived until you've seen the rocket up close. Oklahoma has Indians, oil, Will Rogers, OU football and tornadoes. You haven't lived until you've seen a tornado up close. Many Okies have a sixth sense about tornadoes. We like them if they don't blow us away. Tulsa has a lot of very nice Art Deco architecture. Oklahoma has the longest section of Route 66 in the country and a famous Broadway musical celebrating the state. By the way, you mispronounced a bunch of place names, mostly derived from Indian names. Don't feel bad. Only Okies and Indians can say them properly. Finally I, for one, do NOT want more people in Oklahoma. You are welcome to visit, but don't stay.

[@_somerandomguyontheinternet_]

There’s one thing you didn’t mention that I’m kinda ticked off about: Oklahoma and Texas are the only two states in the US who have TWO state supreme courts! We each have a Supreme Court, which covers civil cases, and a Court of Criminal Appeals, which covers criminal cases. These are the “courts of last resort,” or the highest possible courts in their respective areas of law. This dual-supreme court system is beneficial in that the court justices can focus their expertise on one side of the law, which is good because law is an ever-evolving and changing field, with new cases and precedents to read up on and study emerging each year. Since Justices can focus on civil or criminal cases, it means that they’re generally more likely to be informed on the cases they judge.

[@jamesbednar8625]

Great video. 1 thing probably should have mentioned about Oklahoma: Oklahoma has the ONLY COUNTY that touches 4-different states (5, IF counting Oklahoma). CIMARRON County in the extreme western end of the Oklahoma Pan Handle touches the states of: Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Texas. Hiked out to the highest geological location in Oklahoma (Black Mesa) many times and there is a nice monument there that talks about the history of the region and that Cimarron County is the ONLY county in the USA that has the honor of touching 4-different states. Also, if you know where to look, there are DINOSAUR footprints not too far from the trail head to Black Mesa.

[@rhichey]

Aw. I went to Oklahoma Panhandle State and we would road trip to Amarillo and New Mexico for fun. Good times!

[@lukedetering4490]

16:30 I can add more anecdotal evidence to that one. In Texas, I always run into small talk at Walmart. But if I visit family up north in Michigan, there's basically no small talk. A friend of mine from Cleveland and my girlfriend who used to live in Massachusetts both got culture shock from the small talk when they moved to Texas.

[@isaiahmagar1377]

YES! I've lived in Oklahoma my whole life, but visited the New England area over last summer. I was super surprised by the lack of eye contact and just general acknowledgment of other people around. Love OK AND TX a lot.

[@doctorfeelgood2670]

Never thought I'd see my home state of Oklahoma being talked about in a video. Everyone seems to gloss over Oklahoma lol. All jokes aside though it is a really nice place to be.

[@williambrassfield4155]

In reference to people moving from Oklahoma to California during the Dust Bowl, I had an old friend once say to me: "I live in the western most part of Oklahoma.....Bakersfield, California"

[@rabbitsgametoo2930]

I lived in Oklahoma and then moved to Texas and I can say Oklahoma is amazing but Texas ain’t so bad

[@lynnie6120]

I’m a Houstonian now living in Edmond Oklahoma. I love both states!!!!

[@heavymetalzombie4754]

Texas has speed limits???

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

I have lived in Texas for 41 years. They do have signs, but not sure anyone knows what they mean. You just kinda go with the flow... 😏

[@results5124]

Hahah!

[@tedharvick9010]

Those speed limit signs are just a suggestion, or so I've learned, lol. Also learned not to get in the left lane unless you've got the hammer down.

[@badjadder]

It would have been fun to point out that both states have one city within them that has developed a RiverWalk namely San Antonio and OKC

[@charmingeskimo1902]

Tulsa also contains a Riverwalk

[@iammrbeat]

No offense to OKC's Bricktown Canal, but it ain't got nothing on San Antonio's River Walk

[@badjadder]

@@charmingeskimo1902 where?

[@arob79]

@@iammrbeat that’s because the Bricktown canal is newer than San Antonio’s Riverwalk, but the Riverwalk is a huge inspiration!

[@SquidProQuo80]

OKC's Bricktown is actually based on San Antonio's Riverwalk... so

[@KlynerKaiOffical]

Mr. Beat I have been an American (Virginia Represent) my whole life, yet I knew very little about my countries states. You’ve really helped me to learn about my country and the states within it! You are an amazing youtuber and I hope you grow to reach even more people like me! (And talk more about the best state Virginia lol)

[@mrpickles4pres]

Kudos for making this video. It’s wonderful. (Though the title alone activated my fight-or-flight response as an Okie.)

[@coyotelong4349]

It’s kind of strange to think that Texas and Colorado would share a border if not for the thin Oklahoma Panhandle

[@iammrbeat]

And share a border with Kansas, too!

[@wherethebirdsgo]

I grew up in Tulsa and crossing the OK-CO borden one time a few years ago was a genuinely very strange experience

[@coyotelong4349]

@@wherethebirdsgo Yeah, or the tiny border Oklahoma has with New Mexico

[@lincolnguy1483]

Natives of Colorado, cringe at that idea. People from Colorado despise Texas and that stupid Texas bravado, always have.

[@jae6722]

As a Tulsan myself, I enjoyed this video, Please compare Oklahoma and Missouri! I would love to see it

[@ryanthomas2374]

Missouri, Oklahoma's long lost cousin. Along with Arkansas and Kansas.

[@js7018]

Hey Mr. Beat, i love your State Comparison Videos 👍🏼 I was wondering if you could do one for Rhode Island, even though it's already been compared to Delaware in an older video, since you're doing repeats now, i think that a New Jersey Comparison would be also be quite interesting. Lmk what you think, thanks!

[@jm5390]

Native Texan, born, raised, still living here. You got a lot right but forgot to mention that Texas (and Oklahoma as well) are heavily forested in their eastern areas, especially east of longitude 96°W. Texas is also home to the second busiest airport in the world (DFW) in 2021, 10th in 2019. Houston’s Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is also big. Oklahoma has no large major airport.

[@andyfletcher3561]

I beg to differ. I did airfield lighting all over the state of Oklahoma. The Anatov 225 used fly into Tulsa quite regularly. Less passengers, quite a bit of cargo. Burn's Flat was an alternate landing site for the Space Shuttle program. Kind of depends on how you want to use the word "big".

[@marshallferron]

The cross timbers region runs down through the middle of both states which is what forms the border between the great plains and eastern woodlands biomes.

[@CaroleMinxBlanton]

Yep he don't know about TIA. Flown from Tulsa to Houston a lot as a kid. And Texas is cheaper to live in. Taxes on Oklahoma are insane! 4% tax on groceries Texas 0. Tax of state income Oklahoma yup Texas no property tax higher in Oklahoma than Texas little cities or towns in Oklahoma have a tax to add to the state tax of 8.25 %. Texas DOESN'T! I'm on SS and live in Oklahoma moved from Texas. I can't live as well as I did in Texas medical care sucks up here and i had more money left over as month than i do in Oklahoma. I'm native and still is so much more cheaper to live away from my tribal grounds than here in them! This saying is true, you know why Texas don't fall off into the Gulf? Cuz Oklahoma SUCKS!

[@juliestevens5046]

My dad was an air traffic controller at Will Rogers Aiport (OKC) for more than 25 years. In the 70s they were approached about making Will Rogers a hub ...but at the time the city was worried about it bringing too much crime to our state, so they voted against it.

[@T-Tronic]

This was a fantastic video! I learned a lot about my state (Oklahoma)! Oh....and learned some stuff about Texas too.

[@cjthompson420]

The rio grande valley metro is 1.3 million so 5 for Texas. Just sometimes the metro counts are McAllen/Reynosa and Brownsville/Matamoros with Mexico than each other.

[@bunniifangz]

i live in that metro, everything sucks here apart from south padre island

[@lincolnguy1483]

Rio Grande Valley is one of the most depressing, unattractive and poverty plagued areas in Texas or anywhere.

[@cjthompson420]

@@bunniifangz so true lol

[@derekfuller8103]

Born and raised in Oklahoma. Thank God! Lol. I have to say that I love both State's equally! I have family in both Texas, and Kansas. And lived in Texas, and Oklahoma. Yes we fight among ourselves. But that's just good ole sibling rivalry .you get the two of us together up North in sa y New York city. And someone starts some shit with one of us. We have been known to stick together. Like I said we are family in around about way. Working the oilfields and farms together for years. And so yes we know each other very well. And we like it just the way it is.

[@toshacrawford3672]

I was born and raised in Oklahoma. I have recently moved to Texas. My family on both side came from the Nacodgeches and Gainesville area. I feel my roots are in Texas. I love being Texas. There is far more opportunities here in Texas than Oklahoma. Oklahoma is wonderful when it comes to being there if you have Native American in your bloodline. Don’t get me wrong it is beautiful in Oklahoma but to live the life you want and make the money you need to survive is very hard to do there. You have the you have to know someone to get where you want to go there. Everything you said about both states was on point and lots of good information on history as well. I laughed when you spoke of the Oklahoma land run. As a child in third thru fifth grade we would reenact the land run. Then we did not know that was taking land from the natives. Now that I’m older I wonder why they was teaching us that. But it was fun doing that as a child. We had to dress for it and all plus we was out of class for two days. Today is April 21, 2022.

[@MemoriesGamer612]

"no offensive but he's from oklahoma" - Hank Hill

[@palibakufun]

HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS????

[@GarrettStrickland]

Not trying to hate, but you also forgot about Braums, Sonic, and Sam Walton being born in Kingfisher Oklahoma

[@jonathant1467]

I was gonna point out the same thing

[@rylencason4420]

Braum's came from Emporia, Kansas. They moved to Tuttle later on though.

[@jonathant1467]

@@rylencason4420 but it was peter pan ice cream there

[@kjhuang]

I lived in Oklahoma from 2012 to 2016, and then in Texas from 2016 to 2020, so I've experienced both states and they're both near and dear to my heart. That said, there was a reason why I chose to move to Texas in 2016 rather than stay in Oklahoma. Oklahoma has a lot to offer - more than many non-Oklahomans might expect - but ultimately it wasn't enough and I wanted more and something different. I did and still do miss Braum's and the unbelievably cheap rent and gas in Oklahoma though. Given that they're not on the same level in size and population, Oklahoma and Texas don't seem like a natural pair for comparison like California and Texas are.

[@rchilde1]

They're comparable due to geography and that both actually depend on each other more than we'd like to admit. Texas is bigger mostly due to immigration (illegal in some cases) and nice business laws. but the vibe is basically the same in both states especially the big metros. OKC is rapidly growing as well (700K and 1.5M metro in 2022), lots of spillover coming from TX being the state folks are coming from, CA not too far behind. If OK got rid of Income Taxes and we sent more $$ to public education; we'd probably see Austin-style boom in OKC; I'd say its about a half boom currently.

[@WDI2008]

16:01 Originally the Oklahoma City Thunder were the Seattle Supersonics from 1967-2008!

[@mainstmechanical7932]

Oklahoma oil started being pumped in 1897 not the 1950’s. Many Oklahomans and most tribal members were extremely rich heading into the 20’s. A little more research and you almost had it.

[@andyfletcher3561]

Yeah, you go to certain places in towns like Enid or Ardmore, and you can see that at one time there was a LOT of money there.

[@mainstmechanical7932]

@@andyfletcher3561 those old building we’re definitely state of the art. Italian Marble and all! ❤️🇺🇸

[@andyfletcher3561]

@@mainstmechanical7932 Yup, and I have seen them all over the state. Even in some of the little podunk towns, of which we have a lot. I worked in the First National Building in downtown OKC for a year or so as a building electrician. Too bad they never really took care of it.

[@mainstmechanical7932]

@@andyfletcher3561 ah nice to meet you sir I’m HVAC out of Tulsa. It is sad when people let these buildings fall into disrepair for sure.

[@andyfletcher3561]

@@mainstmechanical7932 Tulsa has some beautiful art-deco buildings, but I never went in any of them. When we worked out at the airport it was usually sun up to sun down.

[@dewightmcdonald4725]

Few things I know as an okie, sonic drive in started here, red river rivalry was nearly an armed conflict over the disputed territory only stopped by presidential order via teddy roosevelt.

[@ericaray9888]

I love both states, excellent video. Thank you kind Sir.💛

[@loveclassicalmusicalot]

I'm from Texas. I know how most people in Texas and most people in Oklahoma talk trash about each other. But I have to admit! I love it in Oklahoma. I enjoyed the state capitol. This particular building is one of two US state capitols that are not in downtown. West Virginia's is the same thing. At the time of this comment I've not been to West Virginia yet. I have been to Oklahoma and it's state capitol. I visited there last year!

[@SymphoniasStories]

Thank you for making this video. My family's considering both of these states for a potential move.

[@OKcopper]

Cost of living is considerably lower in OK. Particularly in Tulsa metro area.

[@setdwoo]

Land has gone up 10 fold in the last year in Oklahoma because of people moving here

[@jacksonbangs6603]

This video explains why Tesla moved from California to Texas.

[@UnlicensedOkie]

Same reason you have a lot of people moving to Texas Even people like Joe Rogan and other celebrities I just hope they don’t take their left wing politics with them. Don’t turn Texas into everything that made them leave California

[@mikemiller659]

The Regulations..And costs..Only reason

[@garygrose6351]

You are wrong about Oklahoma not having a National Park. We have several. Wichita mountains wildlife refuge is in the parks system, as is the National Grasslands.

[@hunterschrock356]

My great-grandma was a landrunner in 1989 we stuck it out through the Dust Bowl and we still farmer the land today

[@blainew79]

Hate to be that guy but I think you mean 1889* 😂 the 1980s weren’t THAT long ago 😅

[@hello-vn4qx]

I live in texas this is pretty accurate I went to dallas for a weekend and I pointed out the diffrences in from dallas and housten also the land was very cheap in the days of mexico's rule and thats why people from the us started moving to mexico

[@iammrbeat]

Did you happen to catch my Houston and Dallas Compared video?

[@hello-vn4qx]

@@iammrbeat no but I will

[@hello-vn4qx]

Just watched it I liked it 👍

[@PatricenotPatrick]

@@hello-vn4qx not housten 😭

[@alexcuevas5633]

Houston and Dallas are two different worlds tbh. It's so surprising

[@lpchambers3681]

My family “straddles the Red River”, some live in Texas (I’m in Texas) and some live Oklahoma- we treat this state rivalry as a family joke because we couldn’t care less, but I love this comparison video- really fun. You forgot Oklahoma’s Braum’s though and that is unforgivable, but great video.

[@rylencason4420]

Fun fact that actually started in Emporia Kansas but they moved their operations to Tuttle. Also Texas (esp. Dallas) has Braum's too, so don't bother crossing the line to get some!

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for your post. I've lived most of my life in Texas. Many friends and relatives live in Oklahoma. In my opinion, we have much in common with Oklahoma. For me, the people who live there are so similar I almost recognize them as family.

[@cpierce3277]

Major correction ! The ozark’s are NOT mountains , they were formed by erosion , not volcanic activity or tectonic plate movement ! The ozark area has valleys , hollows and dale’s. From Springfield Mo south and east and west used to be a seabed that became eroded over time . The reason for the proliferation of caves in the ozark’s is that erosion and the limestone !

[@gianni_4]

Really? Very interesting

[@thegreencouchshow4029]

Lol 😂 you killed that French explorer’s name. Just because I speak fluent French I couldn’t stop myself from laughing.

[@iammrbeat]

I should pay you to say all French pronunciations for me

[@thegreencouchshow4029]

@@iammrbeat sounds fair. Lol 😂

[@klydekondor]

I haven't spent much time in Texas, but I've lived in Oklahoma most of my life; we have a musical named after us, the scissortail flycatcher is our state bird (it's a very nice bird), and our initials are OK, which is enough for me to be convinced that we're superior. I like Texas too, though.

[@0nTopic22]

As a Texan if I had to leave Texas to live in another state I’d pick Oklahoma love my hat brothers

[@blueduck9409]

Its mutual bud.🤠

[@joetaylor4096]

I definetly see OKC becoming the next boom town. Its one of the last cities in the US that is affordable, the weather is mild for the most part, and there's lots to do and a good job market.

[@Montfortracing]

What are some outdoor activities to do in OKC? That's one of the cities I'm looking into moving to. Apparently Oklahoma has mountains too.

[@joetaylor4096]

@@Montfortracing Yep there are mountains in Oklahoma, you just have to drive out of OKC to see them. Wicheta and Oachita Moutains are notable. The red clay is also unique. It’s really a underated state all around but geography wise it is very underrated.

[@Montfortracing]

@@joetaylor4096 cool, I'll look those mountains up. what are a few outdoor activities to do in OKC?

[@joetaylor4096]

@@Montfortracing Fishing, golfing, river cruises, the zoo, downtown is fun when weather is good, off-roading park, and hiking if your want to get out of the city. Where would you be moving from?

[@Montfortracing]

@@joetaylor4096 I'd be moving from the Seattle area. If there are river cruises then there probably are kayaking and paddle boards there too

[@GeneSavage]

I'm an Oklahoma native, and the only thing I heard was that you didn't pronounce it WASH-ih-taw. Which is OK. Many meteorologists who move here struggle with that Native American names for years. :-)

[@dbrady1966]

I grew up in Oklahoma and I live in Texas, both are outstanding states

[@barbaracasey7821]

Okie says great video!When I was homeless(about 10 years ago) the San Antonio and Midland/Odessa areas were very helpful and friendly.Donnas comment.

[@JRock3091]

The Oklahoma national guard and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol were deployed to a dispute over a bridge. The Texas Rangers were deployed for the same thing. Needless to say there was a gunfight. Thus the name of the Red River Shootout.

[@iammrbeat]

I should have brought it up!

[@JRock3091]

@@iammrbeat It is officially known as The Red River Bridge War. It was the only event after the Civil War. Where Two different states forces fired on one another.

[@northtexan95]

That was a fun video with only a few historical mistakes. Having lived most of my life in Texas but also about 8 years in Oklahoma, I agree that the people are very similar. I actually like Oklahoma other than the crazy, rabid Sooner fans.

[@ryanthomas2374]

The sooner fans are much hated by many people in Oklahoma.

[@EstellePotter]

as someone that moved from NC to OK.... I love it, I live in green country (aka north east OK) lakes everywhere, green, heavy tree's etc, but it amazes me that more don't know about OK, you can be in a huge city within an hour from almost anywhere in the state (and if you took out OKC, Tulsa) the crime would be barely anything, I have left my garage door open on accident and NOTHING stolen.. I mean OKC and tulsa heavy crime but that is like any state... but lakes are huge, and relaxed laws.... and ppl are great here!

[@HillbillyOkie]

Lifelong Okie here, we had a land run in grade school 🤣 it was really fun. But I don't think it'd fly now.

[@Denton91]

Originally they had to make a curve when making the railroad through the state to curve away from Indian land. Also OKC is in its location because of the river…. And I was raised for 26 of 31 years of my life in Oklahoma and I never remember any winter without any snow….

[@andyfletcher3561]

I've been in Guthrie since 2001. Yes, we do get at least some snow each year, but I experienced far more living in the high desert of California than here.

[@mikemiller659]

Growing up in OKC A few of my friends would make the 3 hr. drive to Dallas & party for the weekend. Crossing the Red River into Texas the difference was obvious as the highways were in better shape & cleaner. The highways seemed to Always be under construction in Tx. Six Flags Amusement Park in Arlington was a Big destination for Okies , It was a lot of fun to visit for the weekend.

[@blainew79]

Haha yes we always make jokes about how that highway in Texas is always under construction it’s been that way every time I’ve gone to Dallas over the years I live in Moore so it’s basically just straight south

[@txgunguy2766]

I was conceived in Georgia, born in Louisiana and grew up in Texas and Oklahoma.

[@seirracruse5662]

Thanks for speaking about Oklahoma! We get skipped over all the time

[@ericchen3544]

Great comparison! Could you do a video comparing the US Virgin Islands and American Samoa?

[@trevorroberts8075]

8th generation Oklahoman and Texan. In many ways, Oklahoma is a mini-DFW. I have lived in Norman and OKC; I was raised in Dallas and live here today. OK is culturally similar to that of Dallas area (minus Tulsa).

[@Bruhne]

Born and raised in Oklahoma here. I’ve lived in small-town Oklahoma and it is by no means comparable to DFW.

[@trevorroberts8075]

@@Bruhne Sanger, Gunter, Celina, Van Alstyne, Princeton, etc. are all very comparable to small town Oklahoma. There are huge differences even between the towns I listed. "By no means comparable" is a huge stretch.

[@trevorroberts8075]

"Small town Oklahoma" is also different whether you live in Central or Southern part of state or if you live in Northwestern/Northeastern. You're saying Purcell, OK or Paul's Valley isn't similar to Gainesville or Sherman, TX?

[@jamiewilks2421]

Good video, some of the tribal pronunciations were a bit strange as to how I am accustomed to, growing up in Texas. It points out a lot of the friendly rivalry points in my household, as my husband is from Oklahoma. I would be interested in a Louisiana vs Florida video in the future.

[@NelsonClick]

The all time "rowdy"est cowboy bars I've ever been to have all been in Oklahoma. Texas has it's share but Dayum Oklahoma! I don't want to hang out with you on a payday Friday night.

[@baomiTV]

Oklahoma taxed you the prescription and grocery, Texas doesn't. Oklahoma has lower property tax, but higher auto and house insurance and state tax. Texas doesn't have state tax, but has higher property tax. Auto and house insurance in Texas is lower than Oklahoma. Of course, there are more job opportunities, and the salary is higher in Texas than in Oklahoma.

[@Thestickponylady]

As a Texan sadly living in Oklahoma, there is nothing better in ok than Texas. Although you missed Sonic started in Stillwater, Ok. Okies can’t drive. They don’t know how to operate four way stops because the drivers handbook doesn’t cover who has right of way, it says “right of way is to be given not taken”. As a result I have set behind okies at the 4 way stops behind people for way too long because all 4 drivers are waving each other to go. They also don’t properly use turning lanes or on and off ramps.

[@blueduck9409]

Im an old man now, but back, way back in the day, the hand book use to say, at a 4 way stop, give the right to the first person there, or the person thats on the right. I remember that, because it was confusing, the person on the right.

[@highflyerkb2419]

People always skip over Oklahoma, coming from an okie myself. It's hilarious to hear people pronounce the names. Its not "TON-KAW-WA", it is pronounced "TON-Kuh-WAH

[@JERM92]

I was born and raised in Texas and I also love Oklahoma. We spend every Christmas in broken bow and it's always a good time.

[@rylencason4420]

The Choctaws are renovating that area currently and are building a hotel and all sorts of attractions are coming there. They probably benefit off of all the Texarkana tourists who come there.

[@jeffhobbs1729]

last time i was there TX license plates outnumbered Ok bout 10 to 1

[@WyattSaidThat]

I love Oklahoma slot because Texas has "A Few" problems. But over all I love Oklahoma. But Oklahoma has (VERY) sad stories😢

[@scottpatrick4819]

Really good video! I was born in Dallas and then my parents for some crazy reason, decided it would be a good idea to move to Oklahoma…… so lived in small town Ryan, and also Ardmore threw my school years. But would always go to Texas to go to wal mart or just to do anything fun, since we were right on the red river. Idk why but I’ve always been pro TX! Texas Longhorns have been my team since I started watching football . Funny thing is I live in Norman now! Haha. And get a lot of people looking at me crazy cuz I’ll be rocking the Longhorn burnt orange proudly! 🤘 but ya Tx is number 1 for sure! Oh ya and also the Red River rivalry is by far the best rivalry game out of all of them I think! I-35 is backed up like crazy that weekend, so just for future reference. And idc if one of the teams is 0-6 coming into that game. They leave it all on the field and if u don’t take it seriously, that 0-6 team will come an beat the other! Even if the other is undefeated so far that year, doesn’t matter. Ready for this year! Hook em horns! 🤘

[@M.A.375]

I’m a proud Okie. Both states are extremely patriotic, and I love my neighbors to the south.

[@rylencason4420]

and west unless you use US 412 to avoid going through TX.

[@Shesmooth28]

IVE BEEN IN TEXAS OVER 10 years and with the growth and people moving here from Cali and etc it has seriously went down hill.. we went and visited Oklahoma and LOVED IT it’s beautiful Great job opportunity lots to do and weed is basically legal 😂😂like why tf would you not like this plus literally a hiddden gem we move there in 2 weeks duplex just finished ☑️

[@lynnie6120]

I moved from California to Houston Texas in 2002. I loved Texas, until the California invasion. I just moved to Edmond Oklahoma in November & I love it. Although I was born & raised in California, I left a long time ago. I no longer consider myself a Californian - I’m a Texan. You’ll love Oklahoma & Dallas is a short drive.

[@Shesmooth28]

@@lynnie6120 Omg so happy to hear that like we definitely can’t wait plus the people have been so nice to us every time we visit so looking forward to enjoying that beautiful state with you 😁see you in OKC soon 🔜

[@okiebrown6035]

@@lynnie6120 You must visit the bat caves and dig for crystals in the salt flats. I love Oklahoma, there is so much to do here. My daughter and I see the Nutcracker every year at the OKC ballet, and the zoo is beautiful.

[@setdwoo]

Oklahoma is like Texas before it was invaded by Californians

[@setdwoo]

Just leave the socialist ideals behind

[@the-angel-of-light-gardevoir8]

Not only that but Oklahoma is much more unlucky with tornadoes and ice while Texas has worse luck with hurricanes and heat

[@iammrbeat]

Not ideal places to live if you want to avoid natural disasters!

[@rylencason4420]

I think last February proved that Texans are not immune to the cold either... Texas is honestly the worst state in the US for disasters, they got a little of everything and you are never safe there.

[@the-angel-of-light-gardevoir8]

Some of the Worst disasters include Hurricane Harvey (2017), The Halloween Ice Storm (2020) The 2 Moore Tornadoes (1999,2013), The Great Freeze (2021), The dust bowl (1930’s), and I can’t really do this without mentioning the Oklahoma City bombing (1995)

[@JASONHJEFFERSON]

amarillo gets snow every year sometimes big blizzards

[@rino7789]

Mr. Beat, I am a resident of Texas. Thank you for your content.

[@TheJC123]

As an Oklahoman all I can do is leave everyone with a quote. "The stars at night are dull and dim whenever they have to be over big ole stupid Texas." - Spongebob Squarepants.

[@ronnieburson5422]

I am from Tyler Texas and all my family lived and died in Texas . After a couple of transfers in the 80"s I ended up in Edmond Ok. I believe Texas and Oklahoma are so similar that if there was no Red River Oklahoma would do just fine as N. Texas . There is the rivalry but the people have very much the same mental attitude about family and work and God. Don't mess with Texas if you do Oklahoma will kick your ass. Just the way I feel. about it. Proud Texan and Happily settled in Oklahoma.