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Texas Litmus Test

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by heypartner, Dec 3, 2011.

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  1. heypartner

    heypartner Member

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    Simple Question...I'm so conflicted.

    If my 3 previous siblings were born in Texas, and I was conceived in Texas (born in Illinois 7 mos later).

    Am I Texan!

    I grew up in Illinois then returned to Houston for college....umkay

    like Lyle Lovett says:

    "you're not from Texas,
    you're not from Texas,
    But Texas wants you anyways"

    btw: yes, the answer to the question is a girl issue. This German girl wants me to prove my Texas heritage....lol
     
    #1 heypartner, Dec 3, 2011
  2. Dairy Ashford

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    If you went to Rice I would say no. But if you passed up UChicago, Northwestern or UIUC to kick it on Cullen, Fondren or Cleburne street, then you obviously have some irrational attraction to this state.
     
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  3. BleedRocketsRed

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    So you spent the first 18+ years of your life in Illinois?

    Then no. No you are not Texan.
     
    #3 BleedRocketsRed, Dec 3, 2011
  4. MoonDogg

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  5. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Come on, really? You were BORN in Illinois...you are not a native Texan !

    DD
     
    #5 DaDakota, Dec 3, 2011
  6. plcmts17

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    You should have had your grandpa bring Texas soil for you to walk on when you took your first steps.
     
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  7. Mr. Brightside

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    Carpetbagger
     
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  8. heypartner

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    All y'all wish you were from Illinois. Best corn in the world.

    It is.
     
    #8 heypartner, Dec 4, 2011
  9. heypartner

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    Oh, and does it make a difference if I was conceived in Corpus Christi. I mean...I was conceived in the body of Christ.

    Deep in the Heart of Texas.
     
    #9 heypartner, Dec 4, 2011
  10. DaleDoback

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    Not a Texan but your IQ has to be at least 10 point higher than your siblings.......maybe 20. ILL......INI!
     
    #10 DaleDoback, Dec 4, 2011
  11. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist

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    I'd say you are whatever you feel like you are.
     
    #11 Mathloom, Dec 4, 2011
  12. Dubious

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    I thought it was Nebraska or Penn State.
     
    #12 Dubious, Dec 4, 2011
  13. Dei

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    Does chili have beans in it?
     
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  14. jo mama

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    "i was born in a ladies restroom in yankee stadium and i am more texan than you, ill tell you whut"

    [​IMG]
     
    #14 jo mama, Dec 4, 2011
  15. Garner

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    Can you pronounced this: kuykendahl?
     
    #15 Garner, Dec 4, 2011
  16. Garner

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    Stupid autocorrect. . .
     
    #16 Garner, Dec 4, 2011
  17. da_juice

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    Doesn't Hank find out he's born in New York? But then goes to the Alamo, and sees all these Texan heroes that were "born elsewhere, but died in Texas"?
     
    #17 da_juice, Dec 4, 2011
  18. Deckard

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    You were conceived in Texas? Does your family have Texas roots? Were either of your parents born here, and/or your grandparents? If you have the roots, conception counts for a lot, in my opinion. If not, enjoy your corn! ;-D-
     
    #18 Deckard, Dec 4, 2011
  19. sealclubber1016

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    You're not a texan, us natives can be snobs (4th generation Texan here)

    But like any immigrant, you can rightfully earn the label of texan in time.

    My uncle was born and raised in Michigan, but you won't find a bigger Texan.
     
    #19 sealclubber1016, Dec 4, 2011
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    BBQ sauce on or off?

    Beef ribs or Pork Ribs?

    Fun fact: Colt McCoy was born in Hobbs, New Mexico.
     
    #20 percicles, Dec 4, 2011
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