Unboxing Oklahoma: What It's Like Living in Oklahoma

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  • Опубликовано: 15 мар 2021
  • Is Oklahoma ok?
    Does everyone in Oklahoma go to church?
    And does Braums have the best ice cream ever?
    We’ll answer those questions and a whole lot more partner! So grab yourself an onion burger, we’re fixin to unbox the state of Oklahoma!
    Oklahoma isn't ALL flat. And it isn’t ALL tornadoes, cattle ranchers, fishing, oil, sports, churches, guns and Republicans. Ok it is that. But, in order to REALLY figure out which part of the state is best for you, and to get to know Oklahoma the most proper way you can. And that’s by lookin at a big ole map and then zone into each region one at a time.
    This is Oklahoma. As you can see, it has sort of a lot going on, and most of the action is in one big area of the state. But in terms of ecological diversity, Oklahoma is the most diverse of any other state. You may not know it, but Oklahoma has more varied terrain and subclimates than any other state, and it’s not even close. It has everything from high plains to mountains and subtropical forests and even a mini desert. It's kinda the south of the Midwest, sorta midwest geographically, but southern in culture. Oklahoma is kinda like Kansas but with native Americans and oil. Here’s a good guide on the types of people you’ll see in Oklahoma’s three main regions - the west, central and east.
    Let’s begin way over here in the far western side of the state first. This is the Oklahoma panhandle.
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Комментарии • 2,1 тыс.

  • @NickJohnson
    @NickJohnson  Год назад +9

    Here is my entire Unboxing Series: ruclips.net/p/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF

    • @jimvinson6046
      @jimvinson6046 6 месяцев назад

      Where do you live, Mr. Nick Johnson? In OK? You give a lot of recommendations with no evidence to back them up. Hope your real estate business is booming because your You Tube video productions stuck. You will pass off all Okies with your sour attitude about the quality of life in OK. You need an Attitude adjustment, man!! Are you crazy?

  • @your_eaverydaycat9384
    @your_eaverydaycat9384 3 года назад +1174

    As an Oklahoman, we actually go outside to watch the tornadoes.

    • @johnblough9470
      @johnblough9470 3 года назад +47

      I'm from Oklahoma, but moved to Iowa when I was 6. We go outside to watch tornadoes, here in Iowa, too.

    • @nikkishrum4168
      @nikkishrum4168 3 года назад +42

      I'm from Missouri and I do the same thing.

    • @robertvalderaz7329
      @robertvalderaz7329 3 года назад +33

      We ain't scared!!!

    • @abrahamwiebe
      @abrahamwiebe 3 года назад +12

      Agreed

    • @otisjohnson7556
      @otisjohnson7556 3 года назад +4

      Tell them again

  • @theluvutake
    @theluvutake 3 года назад +262

    I've lived in Oklahoma nearly my entire life. No one here says 'yee yee.' Literally no one ever.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +42

      You're just not in the right crowd that's all

    • @Mandy-dh8oc
      @Mandy-dh8oc 3 года назад +1

      Yeah but what Is bobos chicken!?

    •  2 года назад +26

      That and nobody pronounces Muskogee that way either.

    • @buildsonabudget5903
      @buildsonabudget5903 2 года назад +2

      You just ain't hanging with the right folks

    • @michellekilfoile7422
      @michellekilfoile7422 2 года назад +8

      Same here ,,never heard yee yee,,,til now.

  • @TomsHitParade
    @TomsHitParade 2 года назад +273

    Just came back from an 8-day visit to Oklahoma, and it wasn't what I expected. Much greener and hilly than I thought. People were very polite and I got none of the antagonism when I chose to wear a mask that I thought I'd get (I obviously look at social-media too much). Overall, it impressed me. Tulsa, particularly, is very nice - with its outdoor attractions, bike/pedestrian paths, and arts district, it reminded me of some of our Pacific Northwest cities like Portland and Eugene. Thanks for making me feel welcome, Oklahoma!

    • @loralarose9615
      @loralarose9615 2 года назад +14

      Oklahoma not that violent It pretty safe state lol

    • @lisamarie5536
      @lisamarie5536 2 года назад +13

      Oklahoma isn’t as bad as media makes it. I feel like you have good and bad everywhere. I recently had a Michigander tell me they were surprised people said have a blessed day after daily interactions. That southern charm will leave you feeling at home. ☺️

    • @john25589
      @john25589 2 года назад +6

      Tulsa actually has one of the worst crime rates per capita in the country! I grew up there and didn't realize how dangerous it was until I moved away..we were subject to a lot of thefts, property damage, etc..but it seemed pretty normal at the time! I've heard Tulsa is on the up-and-up and it has changed a lot in the past few years. I have family who is moving back after 11 years overseas, and it seems a lot different now.

    • @stevewhite8263
      @stevewhite8263 2 года назад +6

      Well thank you were glad you liked it 😊 come back soon....

    • @Pete-eb3vo
      @Pete-eb3vo 2 года назад +1

      @@lisamarie5536 The media is the opposite of reality, enough said.

  • @CouLands
    @CouLands 3 года назад +94

    I laughed at “when they get out of the house, Oklahomans love to go to Bobo’s for chicken.” Yeah. When you’re drunk AF on the weekend after midnight because that’s the only time it’s open 😂😂

    • @Mandy-dh8oc
      @Mandy-dh8oc 3 года назад

      I have never heard of that. I'll take icheans

    • @johannesmohner8695
      @johannesmohner8695 2 года назад +1

      @@CinimodNorton 😳😁😅
      Yeah. If every single Town has a bobos shop...

    • @TheArc84
      @TheArc84 2 года назад

      Never heard of Bobo's, guess I will have to drive down to the city and try.

    • @jakebarton5216
      @jakebarton5216 Год назад

      That sucks!!!!!

    • @Blue4uNowicka
      @Blue4uNowicka 2 месяца назад

      Bobo's is actually a food truck. You can only GO there on the weekends late at night near NE 23rd and MLK. The chicken wings are hickory smoked and then fried and served doused in honey.

  • @christiwells4457
    @christiwells4457 3 года назад +397

    Okie born and raised here. Never heard the term Yee Yee and some of the pronunciation of the towns were cracking me up. Good job though, loved the video!!

    • @moonfell
      @moonfell 3 года назад +12

      Same. Been here my whole life and I've never heard "yee yee" lol

    • @larrybaumgardner6419
      @larrybaumgardner6419 3 года назад +11

      Good thing he didnt try Okmulgee

    • @roidblitzed
      @roidblitzed 3 года назад +7

      @@larrybaumgardner6419 he did. And he pronounced it wrong lol

    • @evelynparrott5879
      @evelynparrott5879 3 года назад +11

      I was wondering if I wasthe only Oklahoman that hadn't heard the term yeeyee

    • @swazyong1295
      @swazyong1295 3 года назад +3

      Yea me neither

  • @Tripps2564
    @Tripps2564 3 года назад +280

    Braum's Ice Cream is amazing.

    • @marvinamartian
      @marvinamartian 3 года назад +2

      Only the best ever!!!

    • @thornbird6768
      @thornbird6768 3 года назад +1

      It does look good 👍🏻 especially with the fruit syrups on , yum

    • @dannonshowtv1509
      @dannonshowtv1509 3 года назад +1

      ITS THE BESTTTTT

    • @m30w38
      @m30w38 3 года назад +1

      YESSS

    • @Tc-rn8lh
      @Tc-rn8lh 3 года назад +3

      Yes! I get a single dip turtle sundae and it is really good!

  • @Alltrippy
    @Alltrippy 3 года назад +98

    Okie here, and would never ever consider living anywhere else. Love it here. Normal people living in a normal state. When I go to other states I just feel like the rest of the nation has gone insane.

    • @underwatersun
      @underwatersun 2 года назад +22

      It’s like as soon as you leave Oklahoma everyone gets rude.

    • @benbeck7585
      @benbeck7585 2 года назад +3

      I agree wholeheartedly. I’m just glad he didn’t say Oklahoma was Texas junior.

    • @ReaIly
      @ReaIly 2 года назад

      @Richard Schiffman literally no one talks about your state.

    • @CyPorter
      @CyPorter 2 года назад

      Tim must be the one rude Okie. The rest are friendly though?

    • @Alltrippy
      @Alltrippy 2 года назад

      @@CyPorter ? - statement out of nowhere that doesn’t have anything to do with the comment.

  • @gjmguy7994
    @gjmguy7994 3 года назад +422

    Oklahoman here. Literally never heard the term Yee Yee. Other than that it’s really accurate.

    • @hatachikoi-chickasawnation6711
      @hatachikoi-chickasawnation6711 3 года назад +12

      Same here, never heard of it.

    • @12SPASTIC12
      @12SPASTIC12 3 года назад +5

      I've heard of Yee Yee, but only from that one GTA 5 clip people keep sharing.

    • @kylestolfo4695
      @kylestolfo4695 3 года назад +3

      I have a Yee yee tattoo on my lip but I’m from michigan

    • @annasoto6590
      @annasoto6590 3 года назад +8

      Us Texans use it to make fun of Okies.

    • @lilredexptsc
      @lilredexptsc 3 года назад +1

      In Ohio it’s been a popular term. Now, when I say, Ohio, I’m talking about Southeast Ohio/ West Virginia border. Lots of Yee yee’s here.

  • @TC-Guitar
    @TC-Guitar 3 года назад +179

    I'm a Texan (Amarillo) but I lived in western Oklahoma for 5 years working on farms and ranches, and the people are really great. I am very proud that folks from there call me an honorary Okie :) Great video as always.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +17

      ❤️

    • @blaze553
      @blaze553 9 месяцев назад +5

      Honestly, I think amarillo is more related to Oklahoma than it is to Texas.

    • @TC-Guitar
      @TC-Guitar 9 месяцев назад

      I agree, 100%@@blaze553

    • @rylencason4420
      @rylencason4420 2 месяца назад

      ⁠@@blaze553The entire Texas Panhandle plus down south of the river to right around Denton is more Oklahoman than Texan.

  • @melecio9423
    @melecio9423 2 года назад +46

    As someone from Mexico who just moved to Oklahoma
    Yes, Braums actually has the best ice cream ever made, and you can’t change my mind!!
    And also the Tornados freak me out, but I guess i’ll get used to it

    • @pringles4368
      @pringles4368 2 года назад +1

      How you doing? A tornado just passed by our area.

    • @melecio9423
      @melecio9423 2 года назад +2

      @@pringles4368 I’m doing good! The alarm went on but I was at my Prom so I got the notification on my phone
      But fortunately nothing happened I’m my area, so everything’s good

    • @Tc-rn8lh
      @Tc-rn8lh 2 года назад +5

      I agree, at Braum’s I get the single dip turtle sundae, it is delicious!

    • @Sai_327
      @Sai_327 Год назад +1

      Brah

    • @sweetpeach6583
      @sweetpeach6583 6 месяцев назад

      Welcome to Oklahoma my home state

  • @Jonathan-wm5ju
    @Jonathan-wm5ju 2 года назад +112

    Been living in OKC for 10 years and love it here… but when you started talking about all of our problems, i was low key sweating hoping you wouldn’t talk about our roads and potholes… We wanna keep that a surprise for our visitors :)

    • @Jonathan-wm5ju
      @Jonathan-wm5ju 2 года назад +6

      Also, had never heard of Yee Yees or BoBo’s chicken lol.

    • @oklahomafreedom5536
      @oklahomafreedom5536 2 года назад +4

      Makes you think about all that toll road money goes.

    • @psycomutt
      @psycomutt 2 года назад +3

      @@oklahomafreedom5536 The toll roads are nice as hell.

    • @blakelink5512
      @blakelink5512 2 года назад

      Shit potholes are a everywhere thing lol

    • @seito4379
      @seito4379 2 года назад

      yes, we do.

  • @TheVideomaker2341
    @TheVideomaker2341 3 года назад +323

    This is an *OK* video

  • @aaronbanks5089
    @aaronbanks5089 3 года назад +88

    I'm living in Edmond right now, and nick nailed it. There is a ford f-150 on every intersection.

    • @millanapoleon2041
      @millanapoleon2041 3 года назад

      Just moved to Edmond too from Texas.

    • @dwightanderson8331
      @dwightanderson8331 3 года назад

      If there is it's a new one.

    • @warehouse13-motorsports
      @warehouse13-motorsports 3 года назад

      Yep, and I saw a lot of them stuck in the intersection of Dansforth and Sante Fe, that's if they make it up the hill, in the last snow and ice storm. haha BTW we haven't seen a tornado land in our Edmond neighborhood in 15 years. Spot on when he said Upity helicopter moms!

    • @issac9930
      @issac9930 3 года назад +2

      @@millanapoleon2041
      Edmond is just Walmart brand Texas

    • @Mandy-dh8oc
      @Mandy-dh8oc 3 года назад

      Trhe

  • @alvinfigueroa3144
    @alvinfigueroa3144 2 года назад +35

    Born and raised in Oklahoma. Thank you for explaining to me what a yee yee is. I asked around and my fellow Oklahoman friends and family couldn’t figure it out either.

    • @paradoxstudios6639
      @paradoxstudios6639 Год назад

      ,,ever heard of a "little dilly" before ?, it was a Green Country slang word.

    • @Cttyworker35
      @Cttyworker35 Год назад +1

      I’m not 💯 but pretty sure Yee Yee is more from SE U.S. but hey people say Okla isn’t south and some do. My Fam roots are SE U.S. but I believe OK is South. I’m okie born and raised of my 44 years. Couldn’t imagine living in any other state. Just a different area. You know the hillbilly picture you showed. Lol

    • @loralarose9615
      @loralarose9615 10 месяцев назад

      No idea

  • @jenniferbennett5081
    @jenniferbennett5081 3 года назад +96

    I lived in big cities, like Washington D.C., Bangkok, Thailand. I moved to Oklahoma in 2019 and love it!

    • @gw4519
      @gw4519 3 года назад +5

      Welcome to Oklahoma
      I’m Thai was born in BkK
      Moved to the Us in 1985 most of my time spent on Oklahoma
      And now moving to Virginia
      Surely will be missed my Oklahoma the nesting place I grew up and lived for 34 years

    • @Alex-wo2jk
      @Alex-wo2jk 3 года назад +6

      @@gw4519 I moved from Virginia to Oklahoma.. I would go back to Virginia in a second!!!

    • @AlmightyTod
      @AlmightyTod 2 года назад +2

      Glad to have ya here!

    • @handlemeifyoucan144
      @handlemeifyoucan144 Год назад

      Why what's the reason

  • @niltamims3137
    @niltamims3137 3 года назад +64

    I'm new to Oklahoma.
    Been here going on 3:years and so far I like it😁

    • @nws_of_cushing_ok7188
      @nws_of_cushing_ok7188 3 года назад

      Do not go to Moore or a tornado will get shoved down your throat every severe weather outbreak

    • @loralarose9615
      @loralarose9615 2 года назад

      @@nws_of_cushing_ok7188 wat lol

    • @nws_of_cushing_ok7188
      @nws_of_cushing_ok7188 2 года назад

      @@loralarose9615 Moore gets a lot of tornados

    • @windydays7127
      @windydays7127 2 года назад

      @@nws_of_cushing_ok7188 I have not seen a tornado and I live in Moore. I really want to see one! There has been close calls at times but I wanna see one!

    • @duffledor
      @duffledor 2 года назад

      @@nws_of_cushing_ok7188 ha yeah

  • @ahmedbaqir9933
    @ahmedbaqir9933 3 года назад +110

    I live in Oklahoma. Its true they're friendly. And braums has the best chocolate milk. Braums homemade vanilla icecream is the best in the nation. I met the worst and best people in Oklahoma, but that's true about everywhere

    • @marvinamartian
      @marvinamartian 3 года назад +1

      Too bad no one outside of Oklahoma and I think a tad bit a Texas has Braums.

    • @derekbuxton6626
      @derekbuxton6626 3 года назад +1

      Braums has pretty good cheese burgers and breakfast menu too. When I lived in Yukon from 2011 until 2012, I went to Braums very frequently.

    • @rubygooden5468
      @rubygooden5468 3 года назад +2

      Friendly only when they want to rob you

    • @bridgetsclama
      @bridgetsclama 3 года назад

      They also make the best eggnog hands-down.

    • @pokemaster2129
      @pokemaster2129 3 года назад

      @@marvinamartian missouri also

  • @guadalupeocampo6790
    @guadalupeocampo6790 3 года назад +42

    I’m from Oklahoma and this video was incredibly accurate. Also Tulsa, Oklahoma was home to the Black Wall Street

    • @christiancriner5526
      @christiancriner5526 3 года назад

      I thought was Durham , NC

    • @maggiemae7539
      @maggiemae7539 3 года назад

      @@christiancriner5526 no. Tulsa

    • @christiancriner5526
      @christiancriner5526 3 года назад

      Also history of sucessful black people from there area and us known drug kingpins from there . That were I found the info from drug documentary.

    • @christiancriner5526
      @christiancriner5526 3 года назад

      Frank matthews is documentary were these facts are found. I think godfather of harlem series is life not bumpy johnson. It his crazy watch on t.v.

    • @christiancriner5526
      @christiancriner5526 3 года назад

      Fbi 20,000 still arrest

  • @hoperomine2915
    @hoperomine2915 Год назад +30

    I was born and raised in Oklahoma and actually didn’t leave the state til I was 39. I’ve never heard of a YeeYee lol And I lived in Moore for about 12 years during two big tornadoes and honestly if you’re ever in a community with devastation, Moore was always amazing to their people. I’ve been in Ohio for over 4 years, and I’m planning on moving back next year. I miss the people, the sunsets and sunrises and almost everything about the state and oh yeah, Boomer Sooner 🤪

  • @33Donner77
    @33Donner77 3 года назад +46

    The Cherokee word for tornado is u-no-le. According to the Kiowa, the cause of tornadoes was the Storm-Maker Red Horse, a supernatural being with the upper body of a horse and a long, snakelike tail that whipped around and created tornadoes.

  • @tommiharrell8976
    @tommiharrell8976 3 года назад +57

    Just an FYI - Ouachita is pronounced Wa shi tah. Also, I've lived in Oklahoma for over 40 years and have NEVER heard the term "yee yees."

    • @Mandy-dh8oc
      @Mandy-dh8oc 3 года назад +1

      I'm not 40 yet but me neither

    • @leslijones4443
      @leslijones4443 3 года назад +4

      There is the Washita (wash-it-tah) river, etc. I thought we pronounced those mountains Witch-it-ah (Ouchita).
      Yee Yee is a brand term made famous by country singer Granger Smith, who was born and lives in Texas. A lot of country fans say it but it’s not an Okie-ism.
      To the outside world, Texas and Oklahoma may seem to be the same, but if you live here, it’s kind of like two crosstown warring high schools: bitter rivals in sports, although both are excellent.

    • @onmyojirock9364
      @onmyojirock9364 2 года назад

      Its a term from within the last ten years. The people I went to school with in piedmont had always said it.

    • @marjorieanderson8626
      @marjorieanderson8626 Год назад +1

      @@leslijones4443 These are are two DIFFERENT mountain ranges. Ouachita (Oh Wash it a) and the Wichita Mts.

  • @mikemiller2633
    @mikemiller2633 3 года назад +43

    I have lived in Oklahoma most of my 44 years and your video is mostly accurate. The meth problem isn't as bad as it was 10 years ago and I have never heard anyone say YEE YEE. The OU/OSU thing is true. Broken Bow area is really improving if you are an outdoorsman you can rent a really nice cabin down there some of them are big enough to sleep over 10 people and you can enjoy some fly fishing and go hiking or look for a Bigfoot. Lawton and Midwest City are definitely places to stay away from. In the last year I have been all over Southeast Oklahoma fishing around and the decline of the small towns is sad. A lot of them are so run down and I have noticed a lot of burned down houses in almost every small town I drove through. On the plus side the metro areas, OKC and Tulsa, just seem to be getting bigger and getting new businesses there are a lot of new houses being built. One thing about Oklahomans is that almost everyone here knows more about tornadoes and thunderstorm than most people, we even know all the meteorological terms and what they mean. We are well informed on severe weather. Check out the National Weather Museum in Norman.

    • @Bella1neverknows670
      @Bella1neverknows670 3 года назад +1

      Idk where you live but the drug problem is bad

    • @AC_WILDCARD
      @AC_WILDCARD 2 года назад

      I'm from Lawton and still love my hometown.

    • @walt1709
      @walt1709 2 года назад

      I'm In Duncan and we got so many Walkers it ain't funny

    • @captianpj
      @captianpj 2 года назад +1

      @Mike Miller You seem to be confusing Mid-Del & Midwest City. Midwest City is a great place, mostly if you're east of Douglas and north of Reno (out of Mid-Del). Del City is horrible, except the far southeast corner. If you're in OKC, stay away from Del City & Capital hill.

    • @clv2015
      @clv2015 2 года назад +1

      @@captianpj your not wrong but you can tell if your on the wrong side of town in okc and del city of everything on the house including the AC unit has metal bars on them🤔 otherwise it’s not AS bad

  • @tgllsp
    @tgllsp Год назад +5

    I'm 51 and have lived in Oklahoma my entire life. I have never heard the term yee yee in my life. lol

  • @sarabegay6339
    @sarabegay6339 3 года назад +51

    Not too bad. You missed a lot of good stuff. But then Im biased. Born and bred Okie.

    • @DianaMartinez-wh6jf
      @DianaMartinez-wh6jf 3 года назад +3

      Definitely didn't shoot the prettiest places like brick town and new parks in the city, lake hefner, The Beautiful Gallardía in Edmond.

    • @ilmarinen79
      @ilmarinen79 2 года назад

      What would you add? I wanna come and see your state some day.

  • @regentjohannes3733
    @regentjohannes3733 3 года назад +81

    Lived over 35 years in Oklahoma with degrees from both OU and OSU. Never heard of Yee-Yees. We in Edmond called them Goat-ropers. No reason to fear tornados as the State has the best radar coverage in the country and they can track them down to a few hundred feet on the map. None of my friends did drugs and it is hard to get drunk on 3.2 beer. A nice place to live, but you wouldn't want to visit. Not a tourist State.

    • @kristimorgan9012
      @kristimorgan9012 3 года назад +7

      We have a new law and now can buy higher point beer at gas stations...it’s cold too!

    • @christinawoods3615
      @christinawoods3615 3 года назад +1

      Lol its 6. Now!

    • @PETER394100
      @PETER394100 3 года назад +1

      Isn’t regular liquor allowed in that state?.....vodka, rum, bourbon, tequila, etc.????? I hope not just watered-down beer!

    • @marytravis395
      @marytravis395 3 года назад +1

      @@PETER394100 Yes but you have to buy it at the liquor store. You can also now buy beer and wine at grocery stores, etc.

    • @ronaldweed6103
      @ronaldweed6103 3 года назад +1

      Some of my Best times were in Oklahoma 1965 & 2002.
      Got myself an awesome Wife now about time to settle there .

  • @ChadWright-ip8vm
    @ChadWright-ip8vm 8 месяцев назад +6

    I was raised and spent my young adulthood in Oklahoma, though work has taken me away for many years (to the DC area and also San Antonio). I think this was a pretty accurate and even-handed video, light-hearted throughout. I really do miss a lot of things about Oklahoma, and enjoy visiting there whenever I can, usually yearly or so. Thank you for highlighting the state's diversity of landscapes - that diversity would be downright shocking to many people, even to many Oklahomans, especially those who hang out almost exclusively in the OKC area. And the state's people are great. This is all making me homesick.

  • @elliefugerer3409
    @elliefugerer3409 3 года назад +21

    As a native Oklahoman, I have never seen something so simultaneously, stereotypically right and wrong.

  • @jamespeterson1042
    @jamespeterson1042 3 года назад +7

    Thank you so much Nick, I love your unboxing videos. They tell you everything about the state, and the videos are always funny and well thought out as well. This video makes me want to move to Oklahoma a lot more now.

    • @yeah_thats_me
      @yeah_thats_me 2 года назад

      Come to Edmond it’s so easy to become successful just get involved in a smaller Baptist church because my dad hired a ton of the employees the he has now in that church

  • @j.a.gilbertanimalart3978
    @j.a.gilbertanimalart3978 3 года назад +14

    Native Oklahoman here, born in Muskogee (you pronounced the 'g' incorrectly btw) and grew up all over what is known as Green Country. Just about everything you said is spot on but I have to admit that I've never heard "yee yees" until now. Thanks for all the great content and for reminding me of why I'm proud to be an Okie from Muskogee (hat tips to Merle Haggard)!

  • @nightfallpaul7546
    @nightfallpaul7546 8 месяцев назад +6

    Oklahoma. A place where chaos is just as normal as peace and quiet.
    "Hey Pop! Grab the booze and bong! There's a tornado, I'll go set up the lawn chairs!"

    • @jessicahayden1415
      @jessicahayden1415 4 месяца назад

      And we gotta get up early tomorrow for church! 😂

  • @siezurefreegirl
    @siezurefreegirl 3 года назад +5

    Thats right we do go outside to watch the storms. Love it

  • @chris_staybeastly
    @chris_staybeastly 3 года назад +19

    OK State also has one of the best Wrestling programs in the nation. OK State won 34 National championships. Can't believe not mentioned...

  • @thomasbogran7395
    @thomasbogran7395 3 года назад +33

    The fact Bobo’s chicken made this video is amazing

  • @courtney.malone
    @courtney.malone 2 года назад +2

    I have spent a LOTTTT of time in Oklahoma and you did an excellent job! I laughed so much too!! Thank you!!

  • @kristihottois27
    @kristihottois27 3 месяца назад

    Thoroughly entertaining while also being the most helpful video Ive seen, thanks.

  • @frederikjrgensen252
    @frederikjrgensen252 3 года назад +18

    Yes I have waited for this for ever

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад

      I know you have

    • @jgrysiak6566
      @jgrysiak6566 3 года назад

      Lol! Drove tractor trailers in OKLAHOMA! Your Interstate highways suck, bumpy & no lines!

    • @frederikjrgensen252
      @frederikjrgensen252 3 года назад

      @@jgrysiak6566 I am not a oklahoman I find the state very intresting.

  • @jopiaspieder1184
    @jopiaspieder1184 3 года назад +75

    I love Oklahoma I used to live there when I was young. I did my first tornado drill in school, seen a buffalo up close in person and first ate a pot pie all in Oklahoma. I miss going to the Drive In theaters there too.

    • @Bella1neverknows670
      @Bella1neverknows670 3 года назад

      Well I don't believe there are any drive-in theaters left

    • @jopiaspieder1184
      @jopiaspieder1184 3 года назад +2

      There are very few left

    • @bridgetsclama
      @bridgetsclama 3 года назад +2

      @@Bella1neverknows670 There's one in Chickasha! And in response to covid (social distancing and all), the Vaska Theater in Lawton started showing movies on the wall outside and you listen to it through your car radio. They have some workers that will bring you popcorn and soda.

    • @villanousspyder405
      @villanousspyder405 3 года назад +1

      Haven't done any research so IDK about other places but there is one in OKC on Western. 💯

    • @roseirvin3567
      @roseirvin3567 3 года назад +1

      @@Bella1neverknows670 yes there is on western in okc

  • @jaxhayes4734
    @jaxhayes4734 3 года назад +2

    Okie boy here and yes most of what you said was true and I wanted to say thanking for not making oklahoma look bad lots of ppl think this places is terrible but in all reality they dont know what there talking about so thank you

  • @heather957
    @heather957 3 года назад +1

    Your Unboxing videos never get enough love!

  • @matthewmajestic1013
    @matthewmajestic1013 3 года назад +9

    I learn so much from you Mr. Johnson a great video once again:), you’re videos make me so happy, your unboxing videos are my favorite can’t wait for more:).

  • @woneymalian4513
    @woneymalian4513 3 года назад +7

    "Kylie Mappy" and "Mrs Mappy" stickers around the RUclips plaque, LOL!! Great video Nick, it makes you want to meet people from OK! I miss the entrance music, though

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +3

      Oooooooooooklaoma! What's wrong with that?

  • @coltonberry7799
    @coltonberry7799 3 года назад +19

    I’m proud to be an Okie!

    • @clv2015
      @clv2015 2 года назад +1

      Damn straight!! Okie all the way

  • @JJBird1118
    @JJBird1118 3 года назад +4

    Thanks for reviewing our state!

  • @OKLAHOMALOVE2
    @OKLAHOMALOVE2 3 года назад +35

    I been living here all my life and never heard YEE YEE 😂😂😂 but you basically hit everything on the money. Good video.

    • @loralarose9615
      @loralarose9615 2 года назад

      Me niether and I never heard of calf. Fries till I was grown

  • @ellexis3337
    @ellexis3337 3 года назад +77

    I have lived in Oklahoma now for 3 years. You hit the nail on the head. Great job Nick 🕶🎯🕶

    • @_____J______
      @_____J______ 3 года назад +3

      Yee yee!

    • @bettyherriman8143
      @bettyherriman8143 3 года назад +4

      If you don't like oklahoma move

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +6

      ❤️

    • @ellexis3337
      @ellexis3337 3 года назад +3

      @@bettyherriman8143 I love everything about Oklahoma. I moved here 3 years ago because I had the opportunity to move anywhere I chose to. Oklahoma is the best. Why did you think I didn't like it?

    • @roidblitzed
      @roidblitzed 3 года назад +5

      @@ellexis3337 because she is a yeeyee and her comprehensive skills show it 😂

  • @drawwithbeektor6329
    @drawwithbeektor6329 2 года назад +2

    That was hands down the best Hanson cover ever recorded.

  • @steph8022
    @steph8022 3 года назад +2

    Oklahoma was always one of my fave musicals! The movie version was the best. Love your singing Nick! 🤣🤣

  • @504RoadTrips
    @504RoadTrips 3 года назад +20

    0:10 I was waiting for you to say “My name is Earl”.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +1

      Lol next time I should!! I'm in Pennsylvania this week thinking of your drives. It was cloudy so you probably wouldn't enjoy it. This state is so gray this time of year!

    • @tammychristinerager
      @tammychristinerager 3 года назад

      🌻@@NickJohnson 🌻

  • @normagallimore2131
    @normagallimore2131 3 года назад +4

    Love the mustache 😂😂 Happy Tuesday Nick!

  • @chrisbenson3322
    @chrisbenson3322 2 года назад +4

    I'm a native Tulsan who moved to Colorado during the late 80s bust. Lived in the Denver area for 30 years but moved back 2 years ago. Sooo happy to be back in beautiful friendly inexpensive Oklahoma. Boomer Sooner !!!

    • @natashadavis2959
      @natashadavis2959 Год назад

      Welcome home...you know a year after your comment.

  • @stellaandes9622
    @stellaandes9622 2 года назад +3

    Fifty years ago we lived in Lawton where Fort Sill is. Our house cost us $10,500. I'm really glad we had no tornadoes that period of time.

  • @dirtfarmer7472
    @dirtfarmer7472 Год назад +4

    I was visiting with a Braum’s driver maybe a year ago, the milk he was delivering Monday AM was in the cow Sunday AM. That’s what I call fresh.

  • @texasson7950
    @texasson7950 2 года назад +10

    As a Texan, I've often been to or through Oklahoma. I like Texas' neighbor to the north and east (if you are in the Texas panhandle). The Okies are good people overall. The only time when I don't like Oklahoma is when the Texas Longhorns play the Oklahoma Sooners! 😉

  • @DianaMartinez-wh6jf
    @DianaMartinez-wh6jf 3 года назад +5

    Great place to raise kids, family friendly, and lots of jobs. I moved here from San Diego CA 5 years ago and I love it here.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад

      Cool diana!

    • @diegosalinas9463
      @diegosalinas9463 3 года назад

      Hi Diana 😉😗
      I move from Phoenix to Enid
      But not sure about Jobs 😬
      A friend told me about wind turbines
      Hope to buy my first house.👀🌹😘🌷✌🏼

    • @gymgypsy8566
      @gymgypsy8566 2 года назад

      I’m a single mom thinking of moving here. I’m from San Diego. :)

    • @Angela-xv6yf
      @Angela-xv6yf 2 года назад

      I’m in San Diego thinking of moving to OKC in June. I have family in Oklahoma. How do you like it?

  • @GarrettWorcester
    @GarrettWorcester 3 года назад +10

    The GAP Band hails from Tulsa. Jimmy Webb, Katrina Elam, and 1/3 of Rascal Flatts also called Oklahoma "Home" at some point in their life.

    • @maggiemae7539
      @maggiemae7539 3 года назад +1

      Greenwood Archer Pine. Their one song is about Black Wall Street massacre

  • @Go_Play_Outside
    @Go_Play_Outside 3 года назад +3

    SE Oklahoma is beautiful & great for off roading!❤️

  • @gawaineross7607
    @gawaineross7607 3 года назад +19

    Love that mustache! I learn so much about the states from you. I had a much more negative picture of Oklahoma - now that's fixed.

  • @owenbackus8876
    @owenbackus8876 3 года назад +1

    I lived in Sayre and worked as a cow hand. I lived In OKC and worked as an Ironworker. Once again Nick Nails it.

  • @hines57a52
    @hines57a52 Год назад +7

    From what I've read myself like many other Oklahomans are proud of our state. We also run a very well-oiled machine within our state government. We have a surplus budget that did not come from relief funds. And as someone who's traveled across the United States in both directions as well as North and South it's hard to find a nicer group of people

    • @dylanblack3279
      @dylanblack3279 7 месяцев назад

      I look forward to visiting Tulsa and OKC.

  • @Morcaiden
    @Morcaiden 3 года назад +5

    When I saw "yee yees in the hills" I just lost it - funny as heck.

  • @BrisLS1
    @BrisLS1 3 года назад +8

    Great video as always! I went to Oklahoma to "meet the parents" for a holiday weekend. We took a puddle jumper plane from DFW to OK, and I don't recommend that. I think 'somebody' wanted to show her friends how we spend money, maybe. Saw the 'Jesus of the Whichitas' monument, and the military base. They took me to some place where supposedly nobody finishes the hamburger, but I could have eaten 2 of them. I went to a tiny gym for a one-off visit, and saw the first Ford GT, that I had ever seen in person. I got to watch some Dallas Cowboys football with some authentic locals, and thought that was cool, being pretty alone doing that on the east coast. I bought some OSU sunglasses in a gas station. We went out drinking in a club, and I was glad to be part of a set of couples, because the men in there looked like the O-Line for OU football, not openly threatening, but the kind you wouldn't want to ask their date to dance and try to live to tell about it. On average, it looked like a nice state. The people I met up close did like to drink and smoke cigarettes until the room fogged up so bad, you couldn't see through it. You could definitely see the ease with which people could fall economically without some educational advantage. Any place where people are living very free, and not having a lot of outside influence is going to feel that way. It would be hard to choose over Texas given the proximity and opportunity differences. Just having access to DFW airport by car could be an edge there.

  • @rickrogers9511
    @rickrogers9511 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love this State left for few years got chance to come back will die here . GOD BLESS OKIE !

  • @erwinwheeler124
    @erwinwheeler124 3 года назад +1

    This video is excellent sure do enjoy the video keep up the good work

  • @shipwreckedsailor586
    @shipwreckedsailor586 3 года назад +4

    I'm born and raised in Northwest Oklahoma, been here my whole life...and you're pretty spot on. Made me laugh.

  • @sage9255
    @sage9255 2 года назад +6

    As an Oklahoman, I can confirm that Braum’s chicken and gravy runs through my veins.

    • @loralarose9615
      @loralarose9615 2 года назад

      Lol Muskogee lol he say it wrong

    • @nazmiye1577
      @nazmiye1577 Год назад

      @@loralarose9615 is it real fry and eating snake ?

  • @Bephenomenal7
    @Bephenomenal7 Год назад

    Credit for making this video, you definitely put it together comedically and was hugely insightful. On to the next video. 😅

  • @SimplyManipuri
    @SimplyManipuri 3 года назад +2

    Edmond's "Crazy Karens"....lol!!!! thank God, m in T-town....love your vids

  • @alanlegarreta7980
    @alanlegarreta7980 3 года назад +4

    Love ur videos man

  • @MBW323
    @MBW323 3 года назад +16

    As an international military student spent some seven months at Ft. Sill, OK. Visited Lawton once and never had any desire to do it again.

    • @ghostsniperable353
      @ghostsniperable353 3 года назад +5

      Did artillery training there, the base and Lawton sucked. So I too do not desire to return.

    • @jacegilbreath7829
      @jacegilbreath7829 3 года назад +2

      Lawton was awful.

    • @NewHaven203
      @NewHaven203 3 года назад +2

      What is so bad about Lawton? Never been there?

    • @b00jen81
      @b00jen81 3 года назад +9

      I'm from Lawton. Y'all couldn't handle it lol

    • @damonmabry1607
      @damonmabry1607 3 года назад

      Lawton is horrible, I'm sorry that you were subjected to that.

  • @marksample6230
    @marksample6230 2 месяца назад

    I moved to OK 6 months ago. It's nice here and the people are the best.
    Cheers from Duncan.

  • @willisjefferson5886
    @willisjefferson5886 9 месяцев назад

    Another Gem Nick

  • @user-cr9qz2ww8f
    @user-cr9qz2ww8f 3 года назад +7

    yay! keep unboxing nick!

  • @rikkichadwick3548
    @rikkichadwick3548 3 года назад +3

    You did it, thanks man 😀 Oklahoma is oddly peculiar!!

  • @lcinflorida8728
    @lcinflorida8728 3 года назад +1

    Sir Nick, you do awesome work! Ty!!!

  • @ericanonymous7859
    @ericanonymous7859 5 месяцев назад

    Great video! I've been considering a move to OK. Your video had the best information of any I've watched.

  • @ParamoreJobrosRox
    @ParamoreJobrosRox 3 года назад +4

    Born and raised from the "yee yee" part of Oklahoma. Can't forget about the endless sights you will see of 7 lifted Ford F-150's parked at a Sonic or in the Walmart parking lot with a group of guys wearing American Fighter t-shirts, Oakley sunglasses, camo hats and a dip cup in hand. Glory days.

  • @richarderickson8840
    @richarderickson8840 3 года назад +8

    The only place I every lived where we end phone calls with Bye Bye. Also I can't stop saying Yawl, I even use it in text. Love Oklahoma!

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад

      Yaaaawl

    • @swazyong1295
      @swazyong1295 3 года назад +5

      Its really pronounced y'all as contraction from you and all but whateva

  • @mr.mthomestead5795
    @mr.mthomestead5795 3 года назад +1

    Big Mike here from @MT Homestead, we moved to Oklahoma last August and we are gearing up for the storms. Like you channel good information

  • @supamild573
    @supamild573 2 года назад

    Love your video. Thanks, very informative. Yeeyee!

  • @asantehardin1035
    @asantehardin1035 3 года назад +3

    Lawton, though very much so GHETTO has the Wichita Mountains Wild Life refuge, Medicine Park, and the all-famous Meers burger. We also have Geronimo's Grave here which seems to be a popular place to visit just outside Fort Sill. Mount Scott is honestly breathtaking because you can go to the top of it and see for miles. (on a clear day as far as the red river). The refuge also has bison, prairie dogs, a museum, hiking, The Holy City, and Parallel forest.

  • @janettporter6795
    @janettporter6795 3 года назад +9

    I love it. Most folk here are wonderful people. It was a great place to grow up. I was born and raised in Tulsa Oklahoma. At that time Tulsa was a great place to be a kid. Great places to play with family at lakes. There are many. Country living is the best. Lots of great Country folks. Yes we do believe in God even though some may not be in church. They still love and believe in God. We don't just have Baptist but full gospel, and catholic churches as well.God bless 💝.

  • @sojournernahumbenyah2448
    @sojournernahumbenyah2448 2 года назад +1

    I was in ok last December.
    An from California to there the people there are very kind..aprehensive an watchful..there a show me people..they watch your conduct before getting envolved in conversation..they want to see if your worth talking too..very wise!

  • @Artisticwhit
    @Artisticwhit 3 года назад

    You may have just saved my life..... This was the best and worst video of everything I needed to know about OKlahoma. Thankyou for your service lol.

  • @tonylee2032
    @tonylee2032 3 года назад +8

    Awesome mustaches, Nick!)))

  • @Ndw1995
    @Ndw1995 2 года назад +2

    Drove through OK on my road trip this summer and stayed in El Reno. People in OK are very friendly, until you're on the road. Then it's Mad Max. Also, Braums has amazing malts. If I'm ever in that area again I'm getting another one for sure

    • @S_Roach
      @S_Roach Год назад

      I would tend to disagree, but people had to learn to quit using their turn signals for SOME reason.
      The OKC metroplex, and the people there's tendencies to accelerate to not be the car cut in front of by someone who wants over, usually to use the exit, is as logical a reason as any.
      It's better away from the high-traffic highways. OKC is Carmageddon.

  • @AlfonsoFlores-lz1su
    @AlfonsoFlores-lz1su 4 месяца назад

    Nick Johnson you out did your self on this topic Oklahoma thanks a lot for the heads up

  • @sammiewagner4657
    @sammiewagner4657 Год назад +1

    I'm an Okie. Haven't lived there for 6 years but I love the state and the people.

  • @myothercarisadelorean8957
    @myothercarisadelorean8957 2 года назад +3

    I visited OKC back in 2010 (I'm from CA). Had a great time. My buddy was living there at the time for his job. We went noodling but didn't catch anything :( Waited in a long line to eat at Nic's Grill, but worth it! Saw the OKC bombing memorial and it is nice but heartbreaking.

  • @machineshopinc.6783
    @machineshopinc.6783 3 года назад +4

    Dr. Suess and Col. Klink approved!

  • @Edward-zw9ld
    @Edward-zw9ld 3 месяца назад

    Great open spaces and silent places.kudos

  • @larrymccormick1352
    @larrymccormick1352 3 года назад +1

    Great video. You did some good research Nick.

  • @mollywollywoo
    @mollywollywoo 2 года назад +3

    100% accurate but instead of going in the cellar, we continue on our day and actually sometimes watch the tornadoes.

  • @bbabybaby143
    @bbabybaby143 2 года назад +3

    Did he mean to say Muskogee wrong? 😂 I grew up here and can confirm this all. Man, how did you get it so on point with never living here? 😂

  • @jimsteele2072
    @jimsteele2072 3 года назад +2

    Nice big green billboard in Tulsa, "Affordable Bail Bonds" 👍

  • @meikaxqt
    @meikaxqt 2 месяца назад

    This helped a lot, my family is going to Oklahoma on June.

  • @football.anime.shorts
    @football.anime.shorts 3 года назад +11

    Ahhh watching this video's Nick makes about US&A make me wanna live there 😭

  • @coffeebotography
    @coffeebotography 3 года назад +30

    I really thought Mappy would explain what an Okie from Muskogee was.

    • @NickJohnson
      @NickJohnson  3 года назад +12

      He dropped the ball DAMMIT

    • @tammychristinerager
      @tammychristinerager 3 года назад +2

      💛@@NickJohnson🏈 🏃‍♂️

    • @Kelle0284
      @Kelle0284 2 года назад +4

      We could just let Merle Haggard explain that.

    • @oklahomafreedom5536
      @oklahomafreedom5536 2 года назад

      @@Kelle0284 hopefully he does know who he is. LoL

    • @S_Roach
      @S_Roach Год назад

      @@Kelle0284 Mearl Haggard is behind the times. While I've not been through Muskogee in years, I strongly suspect there's a "dispensary" on every other block along the business section, by this point, same as seemingly every other town in Oklahoma.

  • @jonathanm7093
    @jonathanm7093 3 года назад +2

    Sand Springs is a nice place to live. Upper class live there too, and it’s becoming a nicer city as each year passes. It’s growing.

  • @breakingthechainusa1007
    @breakingthechainusa1007 3 года назад +2

    One of the best songs ever.. you're the reason God made Oklahoma