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		next_xibalba on Aug 21, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why are Texas interchanges so tall? Texan here. My experience has been quite different. I lived in Austin for 7 years and I had no idea about this fact. Whenever the whole "everything is bigger in Texas" comes up, everyone smiles and rolls their eyes. I now live in Houston and its the same. People here think its kind of a joke. Though Texans definitely do take pride in Texas. I just don't think they take themselves as seriously as your comment suggests.

trepanne on Aug 21, 2024 | [–]

Authentic Texan-ness is manifested by the slogan that used to be painted on the side of Goode Company BBQ:

“You might give some serious thought to thanking your lucky stars you’re in Texas.”

And Kinky Friedman.

otteromkram on Aug 21, 2024 | [2 more]

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adamisom on Aug 22, 2024 | [–]

Heh, only the laughingstock to you and your bubble, I guess

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