Dallas – Fort Worth isn’t for everyone. With a persona greater than Texas itself, many folk are simply not meant to be a part of our Lone Star State. Everything is big here — the area we call the Metroplex encompasses a population of over 7 million people and 13 counties. That means there could be too many choices on where to live, what to eat, where to work, which area lake to visit, or which activity to do for people who like to keep it simple. Plus, it can really get hot in the summer here. As far as winter goes … well, we really don’t get one. Here are reasons it may not be for you:
- Locals fixate over Texas bluebonnets. Aren’t they actually weeds?
Jeff P/Flickr All our state flower does is attract those pesky photographers and parents with small children into these fields of blue for photos each spring.
- There are too many job options around here.
Raging Wire/Flickr All these incoming corporate headquarters just add traffic to our highways.
- Once you’ve seen one building, you’ve seen them all. Right?
A Vandalay/Flick
Steve Grant/Flickr This public park at Thanks-Giving Square designed to inspire gratitude and giving of thanks is nice, however.
- It’s always too hot to eat outdoors.
Scott Beale/Flickr Where’s the air conditioning?
- There’s nothing good to eat.
Bryan & Lyn ./Flickr Do you know how many calories are in a typical Mexican food meal? Give me hummus, anytime.
Dave B/Flickr Texas T-bones are waaayyy too much meat for anyone not from the Metroplex, anyhow.
- Dallas - Fort Worth has a lot of lightning storms, hail, and even tornados.
urbanfeel/Flickr Aren’t snowstorms better?
- The nightlife here is just too lively.
Will Montague/Flickr There are simply too many live music places, festivals, bars, and entertainment districts everywhere you look.
- The bike trails are boring.
Kim Booher/Flickr Why would anyone want to ride alongside the Trinity River?
- Who cares about Western history and heritage?
Lorie/Flickr Cowboys shouldn’t be on bulls, anyway. They’re COWboys.
- Fishing and boating is overrated, and the sunsets are no big deal.
Jason Hunter/Flickr Thirteen area lakes may not be enough for some people, and the sunsets can get pretty darned bright. Sometimes there is simply too much orange in the sky.
- The only way to get around the area is by car.
Flickr / Steven Martin Or train or bus or plane…
- People in Dallas - Fort Worth don’t know how to have fun.
Flickr / Sheri I mean, how could we when there is nothing going on here.
- Is this longhorn cow supposed to be impressive?
Jerry and Pat Donaho/Flickr Are those horns even real?
- Dallas - Fort Worth has no sense of culture.
Flickr / George TenEyck Urghh… colorful murals…
- And no pride for history.
Rodney/Flickr Yeah, yeah…. there are lots of museums around the Metroplex. But does anyone actually go?
- Locals have an inflated view of all things Texas.
Adam Simmons/Flickr
Adam Simmons/Flickr Texans like to put their state name on EVERYTHING.
- Summertime must feel like living in hell.
Flickr / MisterDavidC You can literally fry an egg on the sidewalk during these triple-digit temperatures.
- Neighborhoods are too spacious.
Brent Eckley/Flickr How could anyone possibly make friends with their neighbors when we’re all separated by such big, beautiful yards that are perfect for BBQs and parties?
- What’s the big deal about the State Fair, anyway?
Erin McClure/Flickr Riding the Texas Star and being greeted by the iconic 55-foot “Big Tex” may not be good enough for some out-of-area fairgoers. Heck, they may not even be impressed with its annual 23-day run.
- There are no sports to watch.
Erin McClure/Flickr That is sooo true … unless you count the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, FC Dallas, and NASCAR events at Texas Motor Speedway, of course.
- Locals seldom get to wear all the cute fall fashions.
Walter/Flickr It’s so rough to have to wear shorts and short-sleeved shirts year-round.
As you can tell, there’s obviously nothing happening in Dallas – Fort Worth. Disagree? We’d love to hear why you think differently.
Jeff P/Flickr
All our state flower does is attract those pesky photographers and parents with small children into these fields of blue for photos each spring.
Raging Wire/Flickr
All these incoming corporate headquarters just add traffic to our highways.
A Vandalay/Flick
Steve Grant/Flickr
This public park at Thanks-Giving Square designed to inspire gratitude and giving of thanks is nice, however.
Scott Beale/Flickr
Where’s the air conditioning?
Bryan & Lyn ./Flickr
Do you know how many calories are in a typical Mexican food meal? Give me hummus, anytime.
Dave B/Flickr
Texas T-bones are waaayyy too much meat for anyone not from the Metroplex, anyhow.
urbanfeel/Flickr
Aren’t snowstorms better?
Will Montague/Flickr
There are simply too many live music places, festivals, bars, and entertainment districts everywhere you look.
Kim Booher/Flickr
Why would anyone want to ride alongside the Trinity River?
Lorie/Flickr
Cowboys shouldn’t be on bulls, anyway. They’re COWboys.
Jason Hunter/Flickr
Thirteen area lakes may not be enough for some people, and the sunsets can get pretty darned bright. Sometimes there is simply too much orange in the sky.
Flickr / Steven Martin
Or train or bus or plane…
Flickr / Sheri
I mean, how could we when there is nothing going on here.
Jerry and Pat Donaho/Flickr
Are those horns even real?
Flickr / George TenEyck
Urghh… colorful murals…
Rodney/Flickr
Yeah, yeah…. there are lots of museums around the Metroplex. But does anyone actually go?
Adam Simmons/Flickr
Texans like to put their state name on EVERYTHING.
Flickr / MisterDavidC
You can literally fry an egg on the sidewalk during these triple-digit temperatures.
Brent Eckley/Flickr
How could anyone possibly make friends with their neighbors when we’re all separated by such big, beautiful yards that are perfect for BBQs and parties?
Erin McClure/Flickr
Riding the Texas Star and being greeted by the iconic 55-foot “Big Tex” may not be good enough for some out-of-area fairgoers. Heck, they may not even be impressed with its annual 23-day run.
That is sooo true … unless you count the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, FC Dallas, and NASCAR events at Texas Motor Speedway, of course.
Walter/Flickr
It’s so rough to have to wear shorts and short-sleeved shirts year-round.
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