February is the season for love, and if you’re considering dating someone from Oklahoma, there are a few things you need to know about people from the Sooner State. Here are 13 things to keep in mind:
- Oklahomans enjoy the simple things in life.
Matthew Rogers/Flickr We don’t need to be “wined and dined” to enjoy a good time. Keep it simple and you’ll be good.
- We’ll convince you we have the most spectacular sunsets.
David Hepworth/Flickr And once you experience them, we think you’ll agree.
- We’re obsessed with college football and loyal to the end to our team.
KT King/Flickr If you don’t agree with their choice of team, you might want to move on because a “house divided” can get ugly during football season.
- Which means we’ll probably dress in our team colors 99% of the time.
Nate/Flickr Just look in our closets and you’ll see what we mean.
- Oklahomans cling to water in the summer.
Einahpets32 (Stephanie)/Flickr It’s how we say sane in the hot, summer months, so consider it a gift when we want to go.
- Fried food is a staple meal, 7 days a week.
Wesley Fryer/Flickr It’s no secret we like our food fried, so you might as well find your favorites now.
- If you’re afraid of guns you might as well run for the hills, because most likely your beloved Oklahoman owns one.
Peter Anderson/Flickr And if you hear them say they are packin’, they don’t mean for a trip.
- We love spending time outdoors when the weather is nice.
VirginiaStateParks/Flickr Because the weather changes so often in the Sooner State, we can enjoy beautiful days outdoors in all seasons.
- We enjoy going to concerts.
thinktk/Flickr Oklahoma has a great music scene and we love supporting local artists and attending big concerts.
- And exploring our great state.
Larry Smith/Flickr You’ll be surprised at the diverse topography of the state. We have more than 10 eco-regions and each one has its own unique characteristics.
- We never miss an opportunity to attend state fairs.
blueathena7/Flickr We promise you’ll have a good time and eat more than you can handle.
- We prepare for all weather conditions.
Andrew Hyde/Flickr Our weather can change more than 40 degrees in a matter of hours, so don’t mock us when we dress for winter and summer on the same day.
- But most of all, we are loving and compassionate people.
Vincent Anderlucci/Flickr The state is full of smart, funny and friendly people, and if you have the chance to date an Oklahoman, do it!
Are you one of the lucky ones who married an Oklahoman? If so, what would you add to this list? Share your thoughts in the comments section!
Matthew Rogers/Flickr
We don’t need to be “wined and dined” to enjoy a good time. Keep it simple and you’ll be good.
David Hepworth/Flickr
And once you experience them, we think you’ll agree.
KT King/Flickr
If you don’t agree with their choice of team, you might want to move on because a “house divided” can get ugly during football season.
Nate/Flickr
Just look in our closets and you’ll see what we mean.
Einahpets32 (Stephanie)/Flickr
It’s how we say sane in the hot, summer months, so consider it a gift when we want to go.
Wesley Fryer/Flickr
It’s no secret we like our food fried, so you might as well find your favorites now.
Peter Anderson/Flickr
And if you hear them say they are packin’, they don’t mean for a trip.
VirginiaStateParks/Flickr
Because the weather changes so often in the Sooner State, we can enjoy beautiful days outdoors in all seasons.
thinktk/Flickr
Oklahoma has a great music scene and we love supporting local artists and attending big concerts.
Larry Smith/Flickr
You’ll be surprised at the diverse topography of the state. We have more than 10 eco-regions and each one has its own unique characteristics.
blueathena7/Flickr
We promise you’ll have a good time and eat more than you can handle.
Andrew Hyde/Flickr
Our weather can change more than 40 degrees in a matter of hours, so don’t mock us when we dress for winter and summer on the same day.
Vincent Anderlucci/Flickr
The state is full of smart, funny and friendly people, and if you have the chance to date an Oklahoman, do it!
If you’re looking for a romantic restaurant in Oklahoma to take your special someone to on Valentine’s Day, click here for our list of recommendations.
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