10 Crazy Things a SCOTTISH person noticed about TEXAS
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- Опубликовано: 16 мар 2019
- FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF TEXAS, AMERICA: as a Scottish person who's been fascinated by America - the USA - since childhood, it was so amazing to be invited by the US Embassy to the UK for my first ever visit. SUBSCRIBE to my channel for more Scottish reactions: / @shaunvlog
It's awesome to see so many people from America who celebrate their Scottish and Irish ancestry so keenly, and come on to RUclips to seek out people celebrating these cultural nuances. You only have to look at the success of the Try channel or Facts channel to see how people love seeing Irish People trying American things for example.
I feel sad that, for our part, so few in Scotland celebrate this amazing connection between Scotland and America, and I want to change that. So to start, here are 10 of my first impressions of TEXAS.
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When I was a kid I lived in Houston and they taught us Texas history before USA history 😂
Yeah, I remember that too growing up in Ft. Worth. We took Texas history in 8th grade, and US history came in High School
I learned Washington history before US history. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
It makes sense, I’m from Austin, State, US,World 🤷🏼♂️
Tons and tons of Texas history in school!
Floyd Hill Texas history for me was 7th grade. US history was 8th and junior year. From Fort Worth
Fun fact: America is really only two states... Texas, and "ain't Texas".
nah, it's texas, California, and those that aren't.
@Oh No florida man is a different species, not a state. notice i didn't talk about different wildlife when i was talking about the three states. just because a part of the county has a special animal doesn't mean it's needed to be considered a different state.
oregon has portlanders, do you see me separating portland as a state?
Texas is it's Own Country! ;) Lol
True. Texas transplant. I've lived in a lot of states (and countries), and Texas is a country all to itself. We even have our own power grid.
ALASKA!!! Texas is tiny compared to it!
Apparently Texas really did leave a lasting impression on him-he’s using the word “y’all!”
Yall is just so much better then "you all ". Or.." you guys"
Y’all is useful
@@carterj7414 yall don't even know.. we use yall probly in every convo at least 5 er 6 times..
Yup, if y'all wuz down here, y'all'd use it too. Cain't no one arg-you bout dat. Y'all'd be foolish ta' try.
"We stopped to eat at In-N-Out"
Me, a Texan: *GASP!!*
YESSSSSS !!!! Huge gasp
It made me start reaching.
As a Texan I will say without any hesitation - DO NOT CALIFORNIA MY TEXAS! That embassy person should be reassigned for taking you to an In-and-Out. Ugh!
@@Insp-de2yj Yes. Also, In and Out is dogshit.
In and out is not worth a pickle on Whataburger
FYI Texas in not the deep south Texas is Texas.
Well Kentucky is culturally as Deep South as it gets but isn’t in the Deep South, wanna trade places?
Qwax Payne sorry but you have no clue what you are talking about.
You can think you know what you’re talking about bout just cause you lived here doesn’t make you a Texan and your ignorant statements prove that.
@Qwax Payne the deep south is really only GA, MS, AL, and maybe TN
Qwax Payne bien and raised but you sound more like a traitor
Sure, Texas is considered a state...but we all know that Texas is pretty much a nation of its own =)
But we wanted to join the states, and that's why texas isn't by itself
@@NopeNoJoke After just a few years Texas discovered US lied to get Texas to join, so Texas wanted out.
Republic Of Texas wanted out, but US was willing to kill people to force them to remain against their will
.... thats not very nice.
TEXAS Citizens owned some of the most powerful canons...what does US say about citizens owning 57mm auto-canons today?
Texas was told its ok to Join US because the 2nd amd will forever stop the government from "Coming & Taking" arms... yet the Gov DID take the auto-canons, anti aircraft missiles, and nukes.. didnt they.
BREACH OF TERMS by US
Nope just a minor state
@@MrJusho1 Minor by what metric? Size, Population, Economy, or FIREPOWER?
Looking at just ~one~ gun type, the AR15, there are well over 16 million in civilian hands (ty unregistered 80% lowers)
_guess where most of those are_
Republic Of Texas is the LONESTAR, because the other stars just dont matter. FREEDOM GUNS & OIL, yall
@@rwbimbie5854 I find it a little funny that you think Firepower is the most important metric to determine something's value. Truthfully that is the least important value of all when it comes to size it's not the largest when it comes to populations not the largest when it comes to economy it's not the largest. It's not the most influential the most educated nor is it the richest.
I went to a party in Texas 20 years ago. The most beautiful woman I had ever seen sat down at the backyard pool and her purse fell over. Out popped a pair of sexy panties and a semi-auto pistol. I moved there a year later and never looked back. BTW... the reason everyone is so polite is because everyone is armed to the teeth!
Acc'rate
Surprising to most though - we hardly ever have to use 'em. They're meant for defense. It sounds kinda crazy to people who don't feel that way about guns, but the best way to stop a crazy shooter at a concert or event is for prepared and well-trained citizens to stop them, as they don't have to wait for the police to show up. Texas is big. Police have a ways to go sometimes and a lot of people can be hurt or killed fast if the shooter is the only one packing. Personally, I feel the most safe at a concert with a seasoned grey hair with a gun in their holster scanning the room around me.
@@dolphinsupremacy Hubba-hubba ;)
Personally, I love goin to shoot my 22. And that's the main reason I have it.
@@thememetacularsasquinatch3175 Yeah, we did that stuff too in my hometown. I was mostly talking about conceal/open carry because he was in Ft. Worth. But in the sticks, you just pop rounds in your back yard and nobody hardly notices or cares. 😏
If you go to the Alamo, you will find a good contingency of Scots who died there during the revolution. So there is a love and respect.
Sparkle uniformed cowgirls with 8ft Lonestar flags, riding white horses 6 abreast on a downtown street, is not a parade
....thats just TEXAS on a Tuesday
That might've been the "cattle drive" thing they do here at the Ft. Worth Stock Yards for tourist. It also looked like Coopers BBQ coopersbbqfortworth.com/ in the BBQ segment. They have some great beef ribs.
Why only three cowgirls?
When you’re in Texas , shout “The stars at night ...” and all Texans will compulsively finish the verse.
With clapping lol!
I know you are but what am i
Only if Pee Wee Herman sings it.
With the clap.👏
Can confirm because I will do that everytime.
Are you an American? "No sir I'm from Texas."
Fun Fact: Texas is so big, you can fit the whole of the UK inside it.
Fun fact: Alaska is so big you can fit the whole of Texas AND the UK inside of it! (Disclaimer: I am Alaskan)
@@jonmsawyer yeah until it all melts lol
You can fit France in Texas.
you can fit Texas in Australia 3 times
@@jonmsawyer until it melts
As a native Texan of 60 plus years I can tell you that if, no, when you come back, try to visit smaller cities or towns at least 50 miles away from the major municipalities for the real taste of Texas. I know it sounds crazy but you will soon see a world of difference in humble, kind & respectful folks that is rarely seen otherwise. Best of luck to you in all of your endeavors.
Agreed! The smaller towns are where you get your real culture and genuine Texas hospitality! I live in Texas and I vacation in Texas! So much to do and see.
Couldn’t agree more, we live in a small town (La Vernia, TX), have approximately 2000 ppl (including livestock lol) about 20 miles outside of San Antonio, TX. The hospitality only increases......and we have a Whataburger to boot!
Truth , the three big cities are not much Texan anymore sadly
Yeah I live in Gladewater we just passed our 6,000 city population marker l. I wouldn’t change small town life to big city life for nothing.
@@timothywalker5529 Yes, but Gilmer is so much better.
P.S. , You've got your hat on backwards..
Shane B I thought so, but you just confirmed my suspicion!! Flip your hat around Shaun!! Love your channel!!
damn, you know i had a feeling that might be the case. Also it was full of dust lol 🤠😂
Lol you should have asked us on instagram first!
@@shaunvlog That's okay, it's Not like you'd be familiar with it. I wouldn't have the Slightest Idea how to don a Kilt! 😁😁 I'm glad you had a good time in Texas, come back Any time. I live just North of Big D. 👍
That's what I thought too, 😂
As a Texan who spent a couple of weeks in Scotland, I have to say that I, too, felt a kinship between myself and the Scots with whom my wife and I interacted. As with Texas, there seems to be a great deal of pride associated with being Scottish, and the attitude towards that pride is very similar; it is kind of a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgement that you're from and/or live in a place that's a bit more special than most people perceive it to be. It's very hard to describe, but it is absolutely palpable and 100% unapologetic. My wife and I are both anxious to get back to Scotland as soon as possible so that we can continue exploring the wonderful place that we found it to be.
I’m Texan, and on the whataburger thing, personally I would say you’re perfectly welcome to try whatever our state offers that your Scottish heart desires. Recommendations widely vary so just make sure to come hungry. 👍
Fun fact: Texas stores (HEB) have food items (tortillas, refried beans) that you cannot find in some northern states (New Hampshire).
I guarantee you can find those item in NH.
@@precilianomartinez7387 My family used to live there and they swore they couldn’t find them. I had to ship them things like refried beans, tortillas, etc. They have them now?? If so, that’s awesome. 👍
“Texas just left this huge impression on me, on my heart, stamped on me forever that makes me just want to come back as soon as possible.” Way to make a grown man cry Shaun!
I’m a lifelong Texan and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. I’m so glad you enjoyed our home!
I wasn’t born here, but cane to get married and settle down. Been here 46 years. And I too hope I never have to leave this state permanently!
Its great that they let you experience both America AND The Republic Of TEXAS
said as only a TEXAN could say it, RWBimbie!...greetings from Missouri, where we learn that Texas didn't join the Union in 1845...the Union joined Texas :P
RWBimbie republic? History lesson? Texas is American as hell. Not it’s 10 year confusion.
@@mr.-.- Texas was it's own country at one point and Texans will never let the rest of us forget it loll.
Daisie Bundy You’re right! It is big in our states history and it is definitely taught to us early in school. We don’t forget it. We also have the right to succeed peacefully but I don’t think we ever will.
Edit: That is why our flag flies at full mast always unless it is lowered out of respect for a tragedy.
@@alyupde9337 I love Texas, always wanted to visit. :)
I was born in East Texas, which is known as the “redneck” region. 🤠 Moved to Dallas when I was 5 and I’ve lived here ever since. Dallas can be very snobby and “ bougie” but we will always be friendly. Southern hospitality is real y’all 🥺
That’s not what the rest of Texas thinks about East Texas. You are just removed from Louisiana.
Anywhere outside of major cities is considered redneck but that doesn't mean people are everywhere you go. Yes Dallas is a money city, very superficial(land of the most leased BMWs in the U.S.). But people are mostly hospitable
@@coreyfeldhaus6887 That’s probably because they’ve never actually been to east Texas or have ever lived there to really know lol
As a Texan, I'd like to sat thank you for your kind comments.
When you come back, try to spend some time driving around the state. Each city has a distinct personality. Also, bring your hat. It needs a little work.
Texas has alot of German and Scottish ancestry
yeah i got that impression too
@@shaunvlog as far as burgers whataburger is pretty good I live about an hour or so out of Austin and there is a place near me called Major's Burger Company they have good ones but the Beer battered fries as some of the best fries iv had
And Irish and Danish
Fredericksburg, TX ❤️
You ought to check out some iconic landmarks while you’re here in America.
Americans love Scottish people, in general. I have no explanation for it (probably the things you mentioned like heritage, etc) but we love you folks.
It's because Americans can relate to and empathize with the immense struggles that the Scottish people endured in trying to gain and finally winning their freedom from England.
Scottish people seem to appreciate that we remember our Scottish heritage. Irish people seem to see Americans with Irish ancestors as defectors who have renounced our family. 😁
And shrek
Accent and scotch whiskey tbh
@@WarHawk- yeah I think that's a big part of that. Freedom!
I had always heard that everything is bigger in Texas, when I lived and worked in the Grand Canyon I met a Texan on the rim one night. We stood and watched the sunset and he said, we don't have a ditch that big in Texas, but damn sure have the dirt to fill it up! Months later I moved to Houston and found out first hand what he meant!
I love seeing Europeans get suprised at how hospitable us Texans are. It's real funny
To be fair, Texans are a lot less hospitable these days...
@@andreww9513 - blame the idiots who are not from Texas that moved into Texas… prime example: Chicagoans and Californians…. as well as illegal immigrants.
@@SlickRick4EVER Oh so you moved here after 2000 and made it your whole personality. Understood.
The word Texas come from the Native American word Tejas, which means "friends"
It's in our DNA
As an expatriated Texan stuck in New Jersey (God help me), I grew up on the banks of the Nueces River near Corpus Christi. It kinda described me and mine, Nueces is Spanish for "Nuts"
Amen
Texans ain`t friendly they re mean people.
@@davidelkins3229 You must have met a displaced yankee... C'mon back now... Y'all hear? 💙❤💙 Love from Texas!
@@davidelkins3229 West and Hill Country Texans are pretty friendly...North and East have plenty of assholes.
American Stereotype: We're fat, lazy, rude, and mean.
Seemingly Everyone Who Has Ever Visited the US: "They're the nicest, most hard-working, most genuine people I've ever met."
Lycanthromancer there are a lot of fat people in America, ESPECIALLY TexasI’m American and every time I travel the world and come back home I realize how big of a problem we actually have. And we’re extremely self centered when it comes to our way of thinking about our country’s place in the world. Other than that.. just catch us on a good day 😂
@@hamilt55467 Self-loathing much? American agriculture and animal husbandry has transformed the world's food supply. One of the biggest problems of the world, through huge amounts on history has been starvation. We shoved the pendulum the other direction. Yep, we pushed a bit too far and now we have too much food. We overeat. Big f*cking deal! We'll figure it out, eventually. Show a little gratitude. You will (most likely) live three times longer than most of past humanity and you may die of a problem of "too much" maybe diabetes or some such. Dying sucks, but as Jim Morrison said, "no one gets out of here alive." America as a nation is less than 250 years old. We solved a multi-millennia problem in a relatively few years! Learn to take "yes" as an answer.
People trying to get subscribers for their channel...
And religion freaks too!
That's because many foreigners visit NY, DC, CA and miss the nice people in "flyover" country.
I'm pleased with how much pride you have in Texas, when you're not even from here. I consider you an honorary Texan, personally. Glad you got to come over and experience it! Hopefully you can check out Houston and San Antonio next time you come through. I recommend you check out The Galleria in Houston, and the River Walk and the Alamo in San Antonio. I know you said you've been to NASA in another video. Hope you enjoyed that, as well! And you haven't experienced Texas heat until you've been in Houston in the middle of summer on a 100°F+ day. My buddy who's in Afghanistan said it feels nicer over there than here during the summers. Lol Anyway, come on back to Texas when you get the chance! We're glad to have you. Take care!
My 1st time watching your channel. As a Texan, I appreciated your shout out. I hope, when the current craziness is over, that you get a chance to come back
Texas border towns and rural Texas are really different than Dallas.
Jt Cash true. So much culture and diversity here, one of the many things I appreciate our state.
a ranch is a caravan or trailer on 5 acres of land with a few animals like sheep or goats.
Raised in Harlingen Texas. Back in the 90s I used to pop over the border . And be home in time to barbecue.
In all the right ways.
All of Texas is different than Dallas
I love this guy's enthusiasm and appreciation for the US.
Rebecca Brown he has more then many Americans have. 😔
Yes. But, that is mainly in states like california
Down here in Texas, we appreciate our country and our state
When you come back to Texas you need to spend about a month. Spend a week on the coast in places like Galveston and Corpus Christi with a couple of days in Houston for good measure. Next spend a couple of days in San Antonio and a couple of days in California East.... I mean Austin. You should also spend some time in West Texas exploring the geography and small town culture between San Antonio and El Paso. Then, traveling from the desert to the forest, so to speak, go explore East Texas and maybe go fishing on one of the many reservoirs like Toledo Bend on the Texas/Louisiana borders.
And you've got to enjoy the many different cuisines in each area. Might want to buy some pants a size bigger in the waist.
Ooof, yeah I've heard from native Austinites, who's families have lived there for generations, are literally getting pushed out of the area because prices are skyrocketing thanks to the people moving there, especially Californians. It saddens me to hear that.
Hey don't forget us down here in the Rio Grande Valley! We're always forgotten. We have South Padre Island and SpaceX!
@@historygal7 Tell that to the Spring Break crowd.
@@joegibson4946 spring break is only in March lol. Locals stay away. Wait for a proper clean up and disinfection then we’re back on the Island. Not a problem at all! We deserve a little love down here too. lol
@@historygal7 I a good part of June & July 1979 on Padre Island responding to the Ixtoc I oil spill that put a lot of tar balls on the beach. It may not have been spring break but there were plenty of partiers on the beach. The larger tar balls hit the beaches in Mexico. Most of what landed on Padre Island was smaller than a silver dollar.
I was working on a ranch in Michigan with a Texan cowboy. The best complement I had was “you are crazy enough to be a Texan”. I’m a 4”11’ woman
What-a-burger is hands down the best fast food burger, little known fact, their fries are better than anyone else to. Don't forget to get the spicy ketchup.
The honey butter chicken biscuit breakfast sandwich is god-tier as well
Smokey Savant I've heard about them for years but haven't ever been able to get to anywhere that has them. I've wanted to for a long time though.
@@EphemeralProductions They are mostly in the south. Texas is the place to go to find a good Whataburger but I've heard that may change soon.
I still keep a few unopened packets of spicey ketchup in my fridge, I was last in texas for christmas/new years.
Can't beat the #2.
Non Americans: The stars at night are big and bright
Me DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS
👏.👏.👏👏
still one of my favorite bits in "Pee-wee's big adventure!"
👏.👏.👏👏.
👏👏👏👏👏
Don't sing it. HOWL IT.
Shaun, I'm watching this late at night, waiting for an ice storm to come in here by Galveston. You've been away too long and you need to get back to your adopted home state. I love that you immediately respected Texas culture and friendliness. I didn't start out a Texan either but it's been my home for a long time and I never want to live anywhere else. Not even beautiful Scotland. I tried to move to Scotland but it never panned out and now I wonder if I had moved there if I would have just been homesick for Texas. Once you've been here, you're in for life. If you ever want to see Galveston send me a line. My husband and I would love to take you and your wife out and show you the sights.
As a native Texan with Scottish ancestors I wanted to say how much I enjoyed your video and to invite you to come back soon!
As a Texan, I can't tell you how much joy it brings me when people visit my home state for the first time and walk away feeling such a fondness as you have. Texans are so proud of being Texan for so many reasons, and I am so happy you got to experience a little bit of that. We would love you to come back as often as you'd like, an hopefully when you do, you will get the chance to get out of the city a little and see what small-town Texas has to offer. Oh, and we fully expect that hat to be well broken in by the time you come and visit us again!
Terrific video - hats' on backwards dude
Is that what's wrong with his hat? I just thought it wasn't taking care of his brim. That's important!!
I think it's pretty endearing lol
I noticed that.🤣
Amanda Johnson nah he put it on backward. You can tell by the top of the hat, the front of the top is suppose to be lower than the back. And as you can see it’s higher in the front and lower in the back.
Great catch Kay! I thought it got jacked up in the luggage on his way home! Classic!!!!
I’ve recently moved from Texas, and this video made me miss it so much. I thought that if I left Texas then I’d never want to go back, but Texas is my home and everywhere else just pails in comparison. Not saying that other places aren’t worth living in, but everything about Texas was just so comfortable. Even the things I did find uncomfortable, feel heavenly now. Living Texas was FUN, it was very expensive and sometimes hard, but it was fun. It was just so exciting there.
Aw, you were in my neck of the woods! I am so glad that you enjoyed your time here. Thank you for making this video. It was lovely!
Next time you need to go to San Antonio and see the Alamo and the Riverwalk, Shaun. Also, search "shaping a cowboy hat" to see how to fix yours.
a little steam in your iron can do wonders LOL
I'm so glad I wasn't the only one that this bugged
Go during Fiesta. The entire city shuts down for a 10 day party. How cool is that? (Also better Mexican Food/Tex Mex than Dallas). www.carnifest.com/fiesta-san-antonio-2020/
Don't pull the hat down by the brim. Push it down by the crown.
San Anotonio:
Get some bbq from Smoke Shack
Some barbacoa tacos and big red at Tommy’s
A Sixers of Shiner Bock!
I'm 20 seconds in and I already want some sweet tea and Whataburger
Me too, plus some really good BBQ brisket!
Brisket definitely, Whataburger... I'll pass. It's not that good
Darth Soldier
It’s still the best burger chain
I got back in Texas last week and first thing I did was eat whataburger for the first time in two years. I nearly shed a tear after the first bite. They have Dr. Pepper shakes now??? I’m home!
Radagast
I heard about those! Haven’t gotten the chance to try them yet tho.
Shaun, glad that you loved our sacred Texas. We feel very passionate about our history, culture, and people. My heritage is Scottish and we are equally as proud of that. Welcome brother. (Vidor, Texas)
We are currently having some struggles over here and this video really lifted my spirits. Everybody holds stereotypes and that’s fine but it is so awesome when we talk to people and see things for ourselves, that is how we learn. You cannot change people’s minds without changing their hearts. Well done, sir!
I love the fact that you are blatantly wearing a backwards cowboy hat that badly needs shaping. It's very endearing. So glad you liked Texas, it one of my favorite places on earth. The people, the food, the culture. Everyone has a little Texan in them.
I was thinking the same thing and then he pulled on the brim and I about died. My daddy would of whooped me if he ever saw me pulling in a hat brim and not putting it on and off proper.
Apparently, the hat lost its shape on the way home. As you can see in 11:01 while he was still at the rodeo, it was very nicely shaped.
@@jedimoody5294 I think his habit of pulling on the brim on the sides probably caused it to be a bit wonky. Needs to be blocked/shaped again.
You have to remember that everyone “over here” has their roots from “over there”! That cord stretches over the ocean and runs deep still.
Ummm, not everyone.
@@michellemaine2719 Yep it's true, even Native Americans have ancestors in both Asia and Europe. What U think they just pop up out of holes in the ground.
@@timesthree5757 Some years ago I got interested in American Indian folk lore and read as many collections of it as i could find. I noticed something interesting about their creation myths. Although they were as varied as you could imagine, every single one of them had one detail in common, people were not created with the world. In every single Indian creation story I have ever read, people are, somehow, already living before the world is created and are taken from wherever they were, the Happy Hunting Ground, the sky, asleep in a cave, and *put* into the Earth. I think this indicates that, as diverse as the different tales are, they all go back to common original, and that the first settlers were aware of the fact that they had come from one distinct place to another distinct place, and that initial understanding got incorporated into their mythology.
@Deborah Streb true!
The algorithm just suggested this to me and I'm not mad about it. I spent a semester at the university in your fine city of Edinburgh and adored that place--glad to hear you had a good time in my country as well. :)
“Dallas is such a big state…” 🤦♂️
Shaun, if you want to feel that Floridian heat, check out Houston. North and west Texas are dry, desert heat, but south and east Texas are just as humid as Florida, if not more.
Tropical Houston. Galveston. Port Aransas.
As a Canadian who's spent most of his life in Texas, I easily feel its the best state in the country albeit hot as hell in the summer. I love it here, and definitely fall into the group of I wasn't born here, but got here as soon as I could. I've traveled in the States and abroad a fair bit, but I always love coming back to Texas.
Amen!!
You're from Alberta, aren't you? (Signed a Dallasite)
@@bretcantwell4921 I'm actually from Ottawa, but most of my family lives in Saskatchewan and Alberta. (Signed a Dallasite ... as well).
I've always said Canadians were SMART!
Born native Texan. What-A-Burger before anything else!
@Keen R I have to agree having worked at a truck stop for many years.
W-A-B is my own first choice for a fast-food burger... but DQ "The Texas Stop Sign" works, as does Sonic.
Not a fan of Burger King or "Mickey D's".
Oklahoma agrees.
Spoony Bard yeah! xD
i disagree... I've lived in Texas most of my life, but i've traveled most of the US. I love what-a-burger, don't get me wrong, but personally i think In-n-out's got em beat. and frankly i think white castle burgers have them both beat.
My African American mother Lives in Dallas ( creole from Louisiana) knows our Scottish history, goes to Scottish festivals most years, loves Outlander and got to go Scotland 5 or 6 years ago, still talks about that trip! Stayed in Edinburgh and was her trip of a lifetime! Also got to go to Ireland A few years later and liked it, but said Scotland will always be her favorite. So I get that connection you felt Americans have with Scotland.
I’m so happy to hear this... thanks for sharing
Scotts settled most of the Southern US. Historically, they have been the primary base of our Warrior Class. But basically, Texas is what happens when you transplant Scotts to somewhere other than Scotland.
In the middle of Iraq, even the Iraqi children knew the symbol of the state of Texas. Wore that patch proudly! Texas is the only state where its residents will purchase items shaped in their state. It must be geographically correct, but we will buy the crap out of that stuff!
WitchDoc Thank you for your service!
Wrong.
Oregonians buy things with the design of the state on it and so do Californians.
So do Arizonians. We're pretty fond of our state too.
@@chellebelle534 Not like TX. So, I may not have been in every home in OR or CA, but those that I did do not display their state patriotism like Texans do. 99% of the homes I have been in in Texas have something proudly displayed regarding their state. Proudly displayed by the main entrance of their homes. That was my point. Not at all saying Texas is better or worse. No need to say "Wrong" like we are on a game show! :)
Thank you for your service!
Representing Fort Worth here! But next time hit up San Antonio and visit the Alamo and get some Tex Mex. You'll be glad you did.
Especially tamales that were made by someone's Grandma.
Seriously. Go to San Antonio during Fiesta, it is absolutely glorious!
Breakfast tacos!
I'll join in in this suggestion. San Antonio is a great city to visit. And definitely go during Fiesta San Antonio, which is in April.
Correct - next to BBQ, TexMex is the other main cultural type of food of Texas. Most people in Texas cities now, are not actually from Texas. Houston, Dallas-Ft Worth, San Antonio, and Austin have grown hugely over the past 60 +/- years. The Texas in the movies, is generally portrayed before the big cities grew up.
I’m glad you had a great stay in Texas and thank you for the kind comments! I live in Amarillo and we see a lot of tourist from oversees as they travel Old Route 66. Always enjoy meeting people
from oversees. Once again, I’m glad you had a great experience in the Great State of Texas!
I'm an American from the state of Michigan, I can confirm Whataburger is amazing, definitely my favorite fast food joint. I also compete in rodeos and at the Fort Worth stockyards rodeo was the one time I know I had an international interaction by chatting and taking pictures with a family from Sweden which was very cool.
Well I about died laughing. I heard you say your first impression of Texas was In and Out burger. I immediately paused the video and started a rant to my husband about how In and Out is a California burger NOT a Texas burger and why didn’t they take you to Whataburger?! Then I pushed play and continued listening. My husband then gave a snort laugh and said “apparently your fellow Texans already filled him in on his grave mistake”. 😂 AMEN! You definitely need to try to Whataburger. Bc it’s amazing. It’s God’s favorite burger. It’s in the Bible. Seriously. *ahem* 😇 I’m so glad you got to visit my home state. I’m glad folks were so kind. It’s Texas. It’s how we do. Xoxo
In Texas, school children pledge alliegance to the Texas Flag before the American flag every morning before class. That should tell you our mindset.
Born and raised in Texas and my children are currently in school in Texas and I can say with certainty this is not true.
@@daisychic1 I can say certainly as a person who's family has been here for 200 years, a man who's great-great-great-grandfather has been documented in accepting a land grant from Stephen F. Austin himself, that yes an Alligence is pledged by every child in Texas every morning.
The words are: "Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, One State, Under God, One and Indivisible."
@@SI-Hobbs My family was also part of the "Old Three Hundred" and yes we said the Texas pledge of allegiance every morning in school but we said it after the American pledge of allegiance, thats all I meant. I am just as proud a Texan as the next, I have all the Hill County Fair Butter Dish Tupperware to prove it! lol
@@SI-Hobbs I went to a public school in Texas... and we didn't say EITHER pledge on normal days, and ONLY the US pledge on Pep Rally days.
I didn't know this until I went to a city hall meeting. I was the only non-Texan there and I've never heard the Texas Pledge before.
Texan here. Awww, this was so moving. I am proud of the warmth and generosity of my fellow statemen.
Texan born and raised and I appreciate you for this. Cant wait to see more videos of you exploring this huge state! So much beauty here
Come out during summer and float the Guadalupe river, you’ll meet some crazy characters only found in texas
Omigosh, he would love that, I'm sure it would drive him wild.
And don’t forget the sunscreen.
Wet T-shirt contest on the river is the best.
Did that every summer when I was a kid. As well as the Frio River. Love those places!!
Taking a trip every summer and Floating the river was my favorite thing as a Texan
William Alexander Anderson "Bigfoot" Wallace (April 3, 1817 - January 7, 1899) was a famous Texas Ranger and descendent of William Wallace.
kohlhoff09 kohlhoff09 awesome info, I had no idea
Bigfoot, Tx was named after him.
Visiting the town of Stephenville Texas absolutely delighted at the respect shown by the young people. 👍
just stumbled onto your video. I'm a native Texan living in the central Texas hill country, Pearl, Texas. I really enjoyed your video. I've lived in a couple different states BUT every time I crossed the Texas state line, I knew I was home. I totally understand your feeling of connection to Texas. A lot of people that visit feel this way. There is a lot wrong with Texas (politics) BUT the people will grab a hold of your heart and not let go. I'm so VERY happy you enjoyed your visit!
Texas is its own country ;)
The Republic of Texas, _currently under US occupation_
@@rwbimbie5854 LOL..gotta love Texans! :P
We wish Texas and Florida were.
@@John_Q, Texas has one of the few economy's stable and diverse enough to become their own country. Kinda interesting actually when you get down to it. I know you were probably just being insulting, but it does make one wonder.
@@rwbimbie5854 awww that's cute ;) but not really under; our negotations were different ;)
Texas born, let me just say, its like a country of its own. I'm glad you liked it here.
And we typically take pride in our short time that we were an independent republic.
Well... it WAS :) (I kid... I love Texas, have family there)
I live in the Houston outskirts. I recommend you check out these areas, as well as San Antonio. We are even more friendly with even better food. You need to see some country lands too. The hill country is beautiful.
My dads side is Scots/Irish...he traced us back to the year 1135 or something in Edinburgh. We descended from Princess Margaret.
You are always welcome here!
I’m a Texan and I’m glad we treated you right and that you enjoyed your visit. Hope you will
come visit us again. God bless you!
You need to go tubing in the Hill country it’s some of the prettiest country in the world.
That’s a great time anywhere in Texas.
My family goes to Glen Rose every year for a family reunion. Been doing it since the 30's. We tube down the Paluxy.
The Comal River in New Braunfels or the Frio!
I can just picture Shaun scratching his head, trying to figure out what "tubing" is!
www.lazylandl.com/ Heres a link shaun can look at to see what tubing is.
As for the amazing Mexican food, find a little place owned by a family, not a chain. Find a place with homemade chips and tortillas. Just ask around, the locals will have some unified average answer. If heat is a problem (hot sauce etc.) just say so, nobody will think any less of you.
Mac Rey I’d love to eat the proper Mexican food you guys have 🙌
Also Tex-Mex!
Agreed
Ask for a taqueria for good Mexican food!
I live in a rural homestead that somehow manages to still have 3 Mexican Restaurants
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay in my home state Shaun. If you ever come back, I'll be glad to show you more and take you to Austin, Houston and San Antonio so that you can see more!
I'm Native Texan (born in Fort Worth, live in North Dallas). I lived in England for 6 years when I was young, we traveled all of UK and many parts of Europe while there. I felt a kindred spirit connection to Scotland as far as 'pride' goes. This was late 70s/early 80s, but at that time definitely the Scots were very proud of their homeland. I hope it is still this way. I have also sensed a kindred 'pride' spirit with Australians that I have met while traveling. It's a good thing, and makes me smile when someone is very proud of where they come from.
Shaun, fun fact: "y'all" is actually short for "ye all" which is from the Scottish that settled the Southern U.S. in like the 1700s and 1800s.
Snarggle Toof that makes a lot of sense and I can see how it evolved. Thank you 😊🏴🇺🇸
I am pretty sure that y'all is short for you all, in different parts of the US the locals say youse guys. Same thing, just like howdy is short for how do you do.
@@georgecopeland5426 youse guys is an east coast thing.
I’m glad you got a chance to visit the best state in the US. Texas is the GREATEST!
Sweetie, you need to turn your hat around the right direction, though. 😉
His poor hat, i cant imagine what it has been through getting from Dallas to there. . But i was still proud to see him wear it. . .warmed my ❤
Yeah. I would like to see him move to my beautiful state. Texas is the greatest, California can suck a dick, have a nice day yall
Bless him
I've never been to TX, but I believe that it's amazing. It's next in my list
If he got it shaped it would look better. Not sure if that is feasible in Scotland. lol
Happy you've had such a good time here. Come back any time!
It makes me happy knowing my state left such a good impression on you! :)
I was born in Alabama, raised in Texas and now I'm in California. I agree that Texas is amazing. I sincerely want to move back. Personally I love the heat and people of Texas make everything better.
inkmeal eww, Cali?
I was raised in California and Texas, and now live in Alabama. :)
I was born in Alabama too. Raised all over the South but been in Texas for the last 23 years. Ain't going anywhere else. I love this place with all my heart.
Go to the Blue Ridge Mountains and meet all the people of Scottish descent there!
Yes!
Would love to
Yeah! If you want to hear "Bluegrass" ya gotta go to western NC, VA or Eastern TN, KY....in other words go to the home of Bluegrass. Note: it ain't Texas. Not saying there is none there but ...
You will find descendants of transplanted Scots the whole way up and down the Appalachian mountains. The middle Atlantic area, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, are full of those of Scots Ancestry. Many were the stubborn dissenters, mostly Presbyterians, who left Scotland after the Test Act of 1703. Many immigrants from Ulster and the Lochalsh area were given land so they could serve as a 'buffer' between the native Americans on the frontier and the more developed settlements near the Atlantic coast.
@@slimjimjerry, YES! Shaun should go to a bluegrass festival!
Y'all!! Glad you loves Texas because I lived out there for 2 years and loved every minute of it and I'm from Virginia.
I know I'm watching this 3 years later but as a native Texan it does my heart good to hear someone talk so fondly of my home. And yes we do take a lot of pride in our state and who we are. I've worked jobs in the past where I had contact with diverse people. And funny enough 2 questions that all people from other countries would ask me are do you have boots and can you ride a horse. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay here. I hope you can come back more often.
Born and raised in Austin Texas but now I live in a town in West Texas. I’m so glad I’m from this beautiful state. I’ll never live anywhere else !(:
Thank you for saying such kind things about my state. In these odd times when so many of this country’s young people are bad mouthing its greatness, you are a breath of fresh air👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed your visit to TEXAS 🤘🏻 definitely need to get that hat re-shaped though haha
🤘Thanx my Scottish brotha great to have ya...come on back there's alot more to see...
As a proud Texan, we are glad you loved our state. Tip: Check that hat, may be on backward. You gotta go to Houston, San Antonio next. Skip Austin, work in progress... Come back soon!
I'm from Houston, but don't skip Austin you have to experience it's different cities.
@@jaquelinefranco3977 I guess but its basically portland, seattle, or san francisco with better music and food.
I live in Austin, and agree. It’s an odd mix of Ron Paul libertarians, alcoholic musicians, and Californians who moved here but don’t understand why we don’t want them to make our state as bad as the place they fled.
jim hughes I live in Austin and I agree. Skip this city. It’s bad.
Lol same but he should visit the Georgetown square! Avoid all the retired people they are incredibly mean😂
In n out is awesome.
And yes, as someone who was born and raised in Southern California I can say that Texans are the friendliest people I've ever met.
John Galt can’t wait to come back n have more
I’m a Texan born and raised! Thank you for your kind words about my state! I hope you can come back again sometime!
i’m a scotch irish Texan, love this video you did a fantastic job! and yes please make videos about the scottish connection with Texas, very interesting! 😄😄
I worked off and on in Texas years ago, loved the State and the people. Texans have a reason to be proud! Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm biased being a Texan, but geographically Texas is very diverse!
can't wait to explore more
Texas could been divided into several smaller States when it joined the US. It’s huge and diverse!
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It really is a great place to live. I’ve been here since ‘77 and Still haven’t seen it All! 😊😊
So glad you enjoyed visiting our great state of Texas...please come back soon!!!!
Good job, I live in Texas and agree with everything you said. Glad you had a good experience.
You should come to a more rural areas next time. There's some gorgeous wide open spaces. The barbeque is better and the people are even nicer.
Carlina C Exactly! When he said the people in Dallas were so friendly, I had to laugh! Not saying there aren’t friendly people in Dallas..but....
Carlina C : I've HEARD about Texas BBQ! I have been wanting to try it for a LONG time! 😁
@@EphemeralProductions just don't end up in some national chain restaurant calling itself TX bbq. I remember being in Florida with a friend of mine (also from TX), and we saw the Texas Road House. So we thought let's find out. They didn't even have jalapenos..........
@@jstan5599 No jalapeños? Serously?! That's...heresy...
As a rule, Southerners are always friendlier and more hospitable than northerners. The South is known for its hospitality!
yeah i totally felt that
The american South, and Texas, have a disagreement regarding if Texas is part of The South or not.
But we do agree that showing visitors a heapin helpin of hospitality is simply the way things are done
@@rwbimbie5854 I can put to bed this disagreement: While geographically "South", Texas is not "The South" with regards to specific reference such as Georgia, Mississippi, etc. Texas, at best, is "Midwest". However, Texas claims no pigeon-holed title other than its own: Texas. Texas is unique that way, and that's the way we like it...speaking as a Texan ;)
Ok well the northerns got better places to get out into nature
definitely not here LOL! When it's not frozen over? I'm from California if you want to talk about glorious and diverse geography.
My mother has Scottish ancestry. We hope to take a trip to Scotland in a few years to visit. We live in houston and I'm glad you got to experience the different cultures, food and people.
Glad you loved Texas! My European family love to visit us here too. I did think it funny that I didn’t expect Edinburgh to be the way that it was either. I thought it would be more country too, I didn’t realize how modern it was. If you ever come back to Central Texas, you definitely need to check out the hill country.
You really need to:
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Float the River
Eat kolaches
Go to a small town parade
Friday night Football
Agreed
Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes!!
All of my Scottish ancestors immigrated to Texas 🏴
Ruby Tallulah would love to connect with more people from this community
Mine to Kentucky. 😂
Polish went to Chicago and Swedish went to Minnesota. Italians new York. Asians California. Intresting history behind it.
I'm part Polish and there was a big Polish community there in Michigan but were chased out by Muslims just like a Jewish community not far from where I lived before. Can you say Dearborn and a few cities nearby? White flight from them.
There were a lot of Italians in Detroit and it's suburbs. Gone now. White flight again.
Shaun, next time you come down you need to hit up lake fork. It is east of Dallas and home of the biggest large mouth bass in the state. They are frequently over 10 lbs and up to 17 lbs is not unheard of. Happy fishing!