Texan, born and raised. We believe our state is OURS... Others can sneer at it, make jokes about it, but Its OUR home. We love it, our food, our music, our wide open spaces, and our people are unique, and yes, we consider ourselves more Texan than American.
You forgot to mention the history of Texas. IMHO Texas has some of the most interest important and just plain badass history in the country. Also sad to see them have another team leave for the SEC just as they were getting back to their usual form as I’ve always enjoyed the football between the Longhorns and my K-State Wildcats.
I unfortunately don’t live in Texas now, but if you look at an 1836 map I’m still there. People tell me I am no longer a Texan and I tell them to kiss it.
Texan here too and I agree! Especially where I live at as it's the birthplace of the Texas flag (Montgomery)! Everywhere you look you see the flag. I love seeing foreigners fall in love with Texas. Fun fact: Phil Collins is the largest private collector of Texas history artifacts. He has donated many items to the museum at the Alamo. Texas/Tejas is the Caddo word for friends/friendly
This is fact …. We will fight for the lone star flag before we will the star spangled flag this is fact not saying we don’t love American flag but in Texas the lone star flag hangs at same height as American flag and the only state flag that can do that
@@dialecticalmonist3405 absolutely facts!! we may have to just rise up as the Republic of Texas once again if they don’t get their shit together in DC we have flown 6 different nation flags in our very recent history don’t think we won’t again we flew Spain flag when Mexico and Texas was part of Spain until we didn’t like what they was saying and Mexico and Texas bounced out then we flew mexicos flag until they stated talking nonsense we flew our national flag and then the United States we join as a union due to geography in 1861 we had no dog in the fight except they told us states rights so we joined the confederate states of America until we was told um noooo so we all went back to the United States new star spangled flag so don’t think Texas won’t disagree with what’s being done and stand our line at the border once again! We will if necessary
I live in San Antonio and Texas routinely hits 100°+ F/38°+ C during Summers. "Never ask a man if he's from Texas: If he is, he'll tell you, and if he's not, why embarrass him?" also "I wasn't born in Texas but I got here as soon as I could."
Born in Alaska, raised in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, but have settled in Texas. I married a Texan twenty years ago. She was born and raised here and loves the heat and humidity. We are in south east Texas. I love her so I’m staying. What-A-Burger is the best!!!
The humidity makes it better. On the southwest is hot and dry. Same on winters, is cold low 20, but still dry. I love when it rains though. The fresh moist dirt smell😊
Very good analogy. I've had Portuguese food and--sorry, Andre--but by giving someone Spanish you're doing them a favor just as you would by taking them to In-N-Out.
Honestly whataburger is just straight nasty. Those 2 chains can’t be compared. Whataburger can be compared to jack n the box. They have the same style menu. Burger for burger in n out is better than whataburger. I live hear in Texas and I honestly haven’t been to whataburger for food in a few years. They are everywhere but I will stop and get a shake from time to time.
That's a fascinating claim. The In-n-Outs here in Plano, Frisco and North Dallas have wrap around drive thrus because they're so popular. Personally I don't get the hype.
texan here. i appreciate all the praise. feels nice hearing someone talk positive about this place for once. it’s shocking how many people i’ve seen hate on our state for literally no reason
No state loves their flag more than Texans. I can think of 5 people off the top of my head that has a Texas flag tattoo or the silhouettes of our state tattooed. Texas is the only state that has it's own pledge of allegiance. Every morning all public schools recite the American pledge of allegiance and then the Texas pledge of allegiance. Many American brands will make special packaging for just for Texas. We even have special Texas edition vehicles. If you put the words "Texas edition" or put the Texas flag on beer, bread or trucks, you will sell more in Texas. Texas takes state pride to a whole new level and I love it. I currently live in Texas, I was raised in Texas, but I didn't realize how prideful Texas was until I moved away for 8 years. I am a stereotypical Texan who loves everything about Texas.
Hi! Born in SA and have lived in Texas most of my life (childhood spent traveling due to dad being an AF vet). I always wondered where we got our State Pride also. I think it's a combination of things. 1st, the fact we were able to defeat Santa Anna and gain our independence by ourselves is such a big feat on its own. Secondly, this land is very unforgiving when you think of all of the extreme weather from the heat to storms to the dangerous wildlife that's here. Our ancestors had to have a backbone to live here, even before the advent of AC. It wasn't until AC was created that more and more people started moving here. My family (both sides) have been here for generations. Oh, prior to Alaska joining the union, we WERE the biggest state. So that's what I think at least.
@vcwloves9864 I actually just found out this is a myth. I read about it in the Dallas morning news or a local magazine recently. All states are allowed to do this but we do more than other states or something like that. I will find the article again if I can. But up until this year I always heard we were the only state allowed to fly our flag at the same height and wholeheartedly believed it. It sounded true to me!
I once heard a man from Germany brag about driving to Belgium from Frankfurt for lunch then to France for Dinner and then back to Frankfurt for a couple of beers with his friends. This same guy came to Texas and decided to drive around to see the sights. He talked to a friend back home in Germany and said that he left Huston at 10 AM and has been driving for over 9 hours and still hasn't left the State of Texas.
His cowboy hat needs shaping. The Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo is held at the Roy Rogers Coliseum and the surrounding fairgrounds. There is a building that has miles of rows with stalls showcasing agricultural products and styles and items. My family used to go every year, and our entire morning and early afternoon was spent "shopping" because my family are ranchers. Then we would go to the coliseum to watch a 3-hour show, the rodeo. It was fun, but my grandfather had a soecial vindictiveness about his date selection. I didn't ever get to see the first half of the Super Bowl because we had to drive an hour-abd-a-half back home. My first year to see the first half was the year I went to college. Denton is only 25 minutes from Fort Worth. I left dinner early and drove myself back to my dorm so I could watch it! 1993. Cowboys won that year, so I was stoked!
@allibrown8960 Shaun's hat definitely needs shaping. I don't know if this is still a thing in Texas, but growing up there most of those that wore cowboy hats would use the straw ones in the summer & felt ones were only for colder weather. Is that still true?
@@TheRealGigatess I've never really paid attention, but now that you mention it, yeah I think I do see a lot more of the lightweight straw-type cowboy hats in the summer & the heavier ones in the winter
1. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is bigger than all of Mannahattan. 2. The University of Texas at Austin is the third largest land owner in the United States. 3. San Antonio is bigger than New York City and Detroit combined. 4. Houston has a bigger population than Colorado and 34 other states. 5. At 2.4 TRILLION, Texas is ranked as the 9th largest economy among nations of the world by GDP, ahead of Canada, South Korea, Russia, and Australia. 6. Dallas is home to the fourth most BILLIONAIRES in the world. 7. The Texas Medical Center is the largest in the world located in Houston. 8. 25% of ALL retail space in the United States is in Texas. 9. Texas A&M University has an enrollment of 74,829 the largest student body in the United States.
11. From the southern region of El Paso traveling eastward toward Texarkana is considered the longest drive through Texas, which comes out to around 814 miles …
@itachi112059 and you actually/technically get better gas mileage driving west to east, than east to west. El Paso's elevation is 3,740 ft. and Texarkana's is 299 ft. A slow but sure, steady incline/decline.
@@jrwgss1971 lets not forget Texas road "laws" ie the right lane is slow/off ramp/turning lane, middle is speed limit, and the left lane is for crime lol
@itachi112059 and that many Texans believe in a mythical lore called a "Feeder", the rest of the U.S. refers to them as Service Roads and/or the ramp portion of an Exit. Also, I doubt that if anyone in any other State could begin to loudly sing 4 words and then have everyone else around finish the line and clap, The Stars at Night!...
From 1836 to 1846, Texas WAS an independent, sovereign country. Then it joined the U.S. as a state - mostly out of sympathy, because the other states kept shamelessly begging, hoping some Texas respectability might wear off on them. They were wrong about that, of course, but at least they had good taste.
@@paigeharrison3909 @eekus1494 Y'all, he's joking. Yes, Sam Houston, especially, sought out US annexation of Texas. Texas was vulnerable and it’s statehood and independence tenuous. Besides the constant threat of warfare and being reacquired by the Mexican state, Texas was attacked and raided regularly by independent assortments of loosely aligned Mexican outlaws and political movements. It was clear to many that their best option was to become a state in the Union, so that Texas would have the backing of the US government and protection of the US military. It was obvious that the US would want to acquire, invest in, and defend Texas because of Manifest Destiny. The US would jump at any opportunity for military engagement with Mexico, that they might acquire it's western lands, reaching the Pacific. It could also be used as a pawn as a slave state.
Grew up in Texas and didn't move away until 3 years after graduating from university. For the next 17 years, lived in Denver, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington DC, etc; and then back to Texas. During that time worked for European companies so traveled throughout Europe and Central/South America. I don't think native Texan values are that different from the countryside of Scotland, Wales, France, Germany or Spain. Regardless of the country, the biggest divide is the down-to-earth people who grow food and livestock vs the city folks who believe in the magic that stuff just shows up on the grocery store shelves. Shout out to the magician ranchers and farmers who feed the world!
Hey, Andre! I am a born and raised Texan. I’m from Houston. I’d love to see you come to Texas, and get a taste of Texas hospitality. You’re more than welcome. ♥️ Texas seems like its own country because it WAS. We were a republic until 1829, when we became the 28th state of America. We kept our own land rights. I’m a very proud Texan, but an even prouder American. 🇺🇸 **Whataburger is the BEST burger joint ever!** 😁
Yeah about that. Houston is also know as the armpit of Texas. Maybe try San Antonio for a “big” city. You can reach something besides Louisiana (which is much better than the south eastern coast of Texas) like Balmorhea or the Hill Country. I’d avoid TF out of Houston for any kind of real Texas experience. Sincerely, The rest of Texas.
Houston, Texas Native here too! Born in Texas City, Galveston County Hospital, grew up in La Porte, Texas. Joined the Navy, met my wife, moved to her home state, Colorado. (Denver)
I'm from Texas and we start up conversations with anyone with a different accent. We love to know where you're from and learning about your culture. In N Out is not a Texas burger. It was the best I could get when I lived in California but not a Texas burger. True Texas burgers always have mustard and pickles. What a burger is okay, but I always like mom and pop shop burgers better, especially when they are smoked burgers.
The In n Out thing is not his fault since apparently it was arranged by the embassy, but yes I’d say it was a funny faux pas on the embassy’s part. It’s almost like taking an international visitor to their first sports game and getting them a jersey for the visiting team! It’s not a serious offense but not a good first cultural introduction either. 😂
Texas born and raised - and PROUD. All Texans feel pride in their state. WhataBurger isn't as good as it used to be and I would recommend going to a locally owned Texas burger place over a chain. Since Texas is so large, you cannot truly experience Texas by visiting a couple of areas in it. It is so varied in landscape, etc., that you have to take time to see most areas. The part that is consistent is the part about friendly people. That is throughout the whole state and more so than other places I have been. It is very hot in Texas, but we have air conditioning! I think the best time to visit is in the springtime when all the Texas wildflowers are blooming!
@@paigeharrison3909 oh god when I lived outside of Texas... I MISSED being able to get my groceries from HEB! I don't know what it is about it, but it's the best damn grocery store in the country. Maybe it's the huge selection of stuff & how good the HEB store-brand stuff is, but I never appreciated how good their stores are, until I had to rely on other chains for a few years.
Hi Andre, 6 generation Central Texas cowgirl here. Rodeo is pronounced row d o. Dallas is full of city slickers or what we call concrete cowboys. To see real cowboys and ranches go to West Texas towns like San Angelo and Abilene. South Texas has plenty of em too. 0:02 Always grab your cowboy hat by the “crown” the top part of the hat. The rest of the hat is the “brim”. Never touch the sides as this will cause the hat to loose its “crease”. Tip your hat forward or backwards with one hand in the front. Whataburger for the best burger, Diary Queen for the best ice cream, Bar B Q and Mexican food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and don’t forget the Sweet Tea, Dr. Pepper or Big Red to drink. We also have Lone Star Beer and Shiner Bock is brewed right here. Hope this helps!
Born in TX, father born in TX, father's father born in TX. My father's mother's line, goes back to a part Cherokee, who was a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto 1836. And of course I have visited The Alamo ;-) I had to live in other Western states, but I started in TX!
I wasn’t born in Texas but I moved here when I was 13, and I’m 48 now. It’s really hard to explain how it feels just being in this state. The people are unbelievably friendly and helpful. A few years ago a tornado hit our town on the outskirts right around dinner time. My daughter and I bought 15 pizzas and six 2 liters of soda and we drove around to make sure people got to eat. Many people brought their own chainsaws to help with the trees that landed on houses. It went like that for days until they got settled and the roofs were covered by tarps that people went and bought for them. They were able to shower at neighbor’s houses and they were able to wash clothes so the kids could go to school. I don’t leave Texas very often because anything you want is already here. We have many different climates, tropical, grassy plains, desert, and mountains. The food is the best I’ve ever had. Barbecue is meat church because everyone says oh my God with every bite. It’s worth the money just for the experience.
I'm a Texan from Dallas and I feel that pride in where one lives is important to have. You want to be involved, to make where you live better, respect the people around you. You can have pride in where you live and still recognize the faults, but want to correct those faults as much as possible in the community. It's about caring about your home because where you live is a choice, and you need to make it a place you love to live.
The Texas thing is inherent, but the Dallas thing is a step up. I lived near Meadow and Central and when 214 split, I felt pride that I lived south of LBJ. To this day I always request a 214 area code because of that. In 2010 I moved near Frankford and Preston and was so glad I kept my Dallas mailing address despite working and shopping mostly in Plano since '96.
I live on the Richardson/Garland border, my bro just moved to Fort Worth. While there's definitely a divide on where you live in Dallas (using the freeways as marker), it's nothing like the Dallas and Ft. Worth divide lol
Damn Yankees!!😂😂 JK. Southeast Tx born here. Live North of Houston (The Woodlands) now. Love visiting Dallas. Funny how people visit and realize that we are way up on Technology here in Texas. Blessings to everyone!
Yes we’re proud, we’re friendly, and smile all the time. Sometimes our friendliness catches people off guard, and they think it’s fake…..but it’s not. We all like meeting people from other places, and we want y’all to come back.
Hey 👋🏼 Texan here. I would recommend you come from Oct-December or Mid-March through Mid-April. DO NOT THINK the Summer is only 3 months long here: It is May through early to late October. It will be 35- 45 degrees C pretty much every day during that time. We are used to it; you are not. People die of heat stroke here all the time during heat waves; do not underestimate our heat and humidity.
I'm a sixth generation German-Texan. My ancestors emigrated to Texas in the 1840's when it was the Republic of Texas. Born in Fredericksburg, raised in Austin. If Americans loved America as much as Texans love Texas, this would be a very different country!
I moved to California because it's so beautiful and has so much great food and world class culture and I absolutely love it. A lot of this love of certain states gets all mixed up with politics. But I'm a red state kind of person who's very happy in a blue state because politics is not all there is to life (or even very much).
@@ccormxOutside of Austin, DF-W and Houston, there's not as much diversity other than blacks and Hispanics and that's only applicable to cities or South Texas. Rural Texas remains almost exclusively white.
Proud Texan here. When talking about the heat I remember something my husband once said. For years my husband was a motorcycle cop and during the heat of summer I asked him what it was like to ride a motorcycle in the heat. He said, “It’s like riding through hell on a fireball.” That pretty much sums up the heat in Texas. You should come stay awhile. Try visiting the hill country then mosey over to the plains of West Texas just to see the variety of landscapes we have here.
this is how Americans react to foreigners: "O!!! You're from [insert any country here]! THAT'S SO COOL! [insert random fact from said country]. I hope you enjoy my state!" And, when you say "it's almost like Texas is a different country than the US" . . . that is how you should view every state. You should view the United States as a whole like you view the E.U. as a whole. It's a place where a group of individual states (countries in E.U.) co-exist and have common laws, but are independent in many of the decisions they make.
@bretcantwell4921 That is factually inaccurate. The 13 colonies were just that, colonies under the control of England. The Revolutionary War was the colonies bonding together as a new, unified nation. There are only 2 states that were independent countries; Texas, which fought for independence from Mexico and chose to join the Union, and Hawaii, which was its own kingdom that was taken at gunpoint by the US.
@@bretcantwell4921 The Republic of Texas was an independent country recognized by several nations that opened embassies here, including the USA. The 13 colonies became the original United States after gaining independence from England. They weren't independent countries.
@maestramayra1 Hey there! I lived there for a good while, when it was still a really small town, as well as in Westminster. My girls graduated from Van Alstyne HS. It's such a nice area all along HWY 5, even with the growth. Blessings, neighbor!
In small old towns in Texas you will notice downtown is elevated by three steps. This was to keep horse poop out of the stores. The barber shop has old pictures of the town. It looks exactly the same except for the horses.
This is a fact. texans are extremely proud To be a texan and rightly so. I was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but I lived in Texas for years graduated high school there.And I tell you if I wasn't so proud of being born a southerner ..I would be extremely proud to be a Texan
Born and raised Texan here! Loved the video! Yes, we love our state and for good reason! Texas is a huge place so culture is a bit different depending on where you visit in Texas, but one thing is the same for us all...we love our state. City life in Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio is of course different from small town life, but that's the case in every state. I think visitors to Texas just have the typical stereotype of what a Texan is in their mind because of what is mainly depicted in movies and TV shows so it is surprising when they actually see first hand. Same goes for the state itself, in media, Texas is always portrayed like it is still the wild wild west, but there are diverse landscapes and both huge cities and then more country areas. Texans are super diverse and we are not all cowboys and cowgirls, but that is definitely part of our culture and, depending on where you are in the state, you may see more or less of them. It's hard to get the full picture without spending lots of time here and meeting tons of people, but even if you visit just for a bit like he did, no doubt you will feel the pride and the warm hospitality. I hope he gets to experience more when he visits again and I hope you get to visit one day as well! Keep up the amazing content! This Texan loves that you love the Lone Star and my beautiful country ❤ God Bless
This video warms my heart. I'm not from Texas but I have family there and it is pretty much as he described it. Everyone is friendly and down to earth. Much like here in my home state of West Virginia, which I hope you get to visit as well someday. 😊
Hey, Native born Texan here. Living in San Antonio now, but spent 24 years in Dallas/Ft Worth. Ok, I love Whataburger and have for years but I love In-N-out burgers too. But Whataburger is the Texas burger. Texas pride is so real…And you being from Portugal will be fascinating for the people here in Texas that you meet. I’ve met people from the UK, France, Germany, Taiwan, and China but never anyone from Portugal. Your accent is amazing, I like the way it sounds, it’s cool. People who move to Texas say “I might not have been born in Texas, but I got here as soon as I could.”
That last statement couldn’t be more true! I’ve only been in Texas a little over a year but it feels like home. Can’t imagine a better place to raise my family in!
I was about to say the same thing about us being fascinated by other cultures. Be prepared to chat and have a million questions asked about your Portuguese culture. We have so many different cultures here but we,I don't know if it's because we just like to meet new people,or we are just curious,but we like to meet and chat with new people.
1. Cardinal sin to go to In-N-Out. 2. Make sure you go to the Fort Worth Stock Yards. Fort Worth is definitely different than Dallas. 3. Go to the Alamo. In San Antonio. 4. Find hole in the wall places for BBQ and Tex Mex out in the boonies for an authentic experience.
Being a 67 yr old salty Texan grandma from Scot/Irish descent, I find your open mindedness most gracious. There is a movie called "Lonesome Dove" that did an outstanding job of revealing the uniqueness and diversity of our "pool" of humanity known as Texans. Think level headed Cap'n Cull sums up alot in scene where he has to be pulled off from beating a man. Cull states " I hate rude behavior in a man. Won't tolerate it." There you are.
Texas is 865 miles wide traveling on Interstate Highway 20 east to west (tip to tip) and 1065 miles by plane from north to south. It has so many different landscapes within it that it is almost a mini US itself as well as a diverse culture and people.
Texans are definitely known for being very proud of their state. They even have a saying down there, "Don't mess with Texas". They are even energy independent, making sure they are not on the national grid.
Hello from Dallas! You would be greeted with open arms & hearts here. I love Portugal, too! It’s one of our favorite couples trips for wine and food. The people there are also very warm and friendly and you just can’t beat a fantastic $4 bottle of wine.
Texan here. We consider ourselves and Texas as it's own country in our hearts. Americans in general have pride in their own states. Texans breathe it. Much ❤ and many blessings from the Great State of Texas 🇺🇸
I was born and raised in northwest Texas, middle of nowhere. I moved to Florida in my college years and am still here. I took my husband and children to my home town and to visit some family. My husband is native to Florida and he commented that there were more Texan flags than American and that’s true. We consider ourselves Texans first and Americans second.
I've lived in Austin Texas when I was younger. Love Texas. My father use to tease me saying I was born in Elmendorf Alaska and raised all over the lower 48. I later returned to Texas for my AIT at fort Sam.
In-N-Out is a rare, family owned business that does not operate anything the way a typical corporation operates. The lines go out the door all day long. The line for the drive through goes so far back, in blocks cars in the parking lot (they are normally located within a larger shopping complex). They own all of their own suppliers. They own their own cattle ranches. They own their own potato farms. The french fries are made fresh in the store every morning. The meat is no more than a few days old, and is ground in store. They never hire from outside the company. That means, if they need a management position filled, they fill it from someone who started out flipping burgers in their store. Their menu is simple and their lines move fast, despite being so long. There is no fast food company like In-N-Out. Whether you like the food or not, their committment to fresh ingredients and family business culture is unique.
I think the in and out story is a Texas tale. We have many hamburger chains. Texans are raised to be proud . We have many songs taught in elementary school that make you proud of your state and country. 🇨🇱 🇺🇲🤠
First time I visited Dallas from Pennsylvania, the weather report said, “110 f. Sunny and hot.” It did not change. In Pioneer’s Square, there is a tableau of enormous longhorns and a cowboy or two on a horse. (There’s a horsefly in bronze, too.) in that heat, those statues radiated it like a blast furnace.
I lived in Dallas and visited San Diego some years back. I was lookng forward to milder temps. When I arrived they were experiencing a heatwave with temps in the 100s. Meanwhile, back in Dallas they had temps in the 80s.
Summer in Texas is that feeling when you open the oven to check on your cookies and you burn your face…only there are no cookies and you can’t shut the door 🫠 I live in Houston and the humidity here makes it worse. We are a huge state so the landscapes and people are very diverse. Not what most people would expect. Hope you can visit one day!
I’m from Henderson County and live on a farm/ranch. Yup, hot hot hot! I swear, the horse sweats, the cows sweat, the dogs sweat, the cats are dying, the goat sweats, the chickens can’t deal…..it’s horrible!
I'm born and raised in Texas and I'm 41. We have great hospitality and many cultures to experience, and are also very friendly as long as you're respectful. Mind yer manners, and get ready to sweat.
Greetings from Sugar Land, Texas. A quick explanation of what is required to be a Texas burger. It has mustard, no mayo, no ketchup, no special sauce. Adding anything else is fair game. Burger King comes with mayo. You used to be able to order a Texas burger at Burger Kings in Texas. If you went outside of Texas, at a Burger King you could order - hold the mayo and add mustard and they would give you a strange look and then mess up your order. Why?, that is what we grew up with from elementary school on. The In n Out Burger is mainly for all the people from California that have moved to Texas and want a taste of home. It is packed. Kind of tells you something. The cowboy hat is a cheap one that is from a rodeo vendor. I bought one for $7.50. A real hat is Stetson and are graded by the number of Xs, beaver, up to 10X. Yes, they are beaver fur and can cost hundreds of dollars. You wear black felt in the winter and straw in the summer. Western wear is very expensive to look that cheap. A lot of silver and some gold in the belt buckles. I like the Mexican silver. Ostrich or snake skin boots will set you back some bucks. Please don’t wear the spurs. Mine are wall hangers. Just remember - Don’t squat with your spurs on.
My dad used to drive to Mexico to buy eelskin boots. He could get them for a mere $200 there. He grew up on the Rio Grande so he spoke pretty good Spanish. As a teen he used to ride his bicycle across to border to get alcohol.
I'm from Texas and if I ran into you without knowing you, you're accent would get my attention and I'd be ready to hear a short version of your life story. I love meeting people that came from around the world. The place I work at today is like the UN. People from all over the world working towards a shared goal. The company has to have documents in 5 different languages!
Lived in Lubbock from ‘73-‘83 now I am down here in Odessa. Odessa has a rougher reputation ha and it’s mostly earned that, sigh! Lots of wild itinerant oilfield workers from all over and so on here. My mom lived in Lubbock out toward Ransom Canyon till she passed in 2013, my sister lives in Shallowater! I used to live right off Slide Road near the mall.
I'm not sure how it is in other countries, but most of the time, we in Texas love it when people from other places come to visit and want to learn about our home. We also get to ask them about there's it's great.😁
In Texas, state pride is actually a form on *national* pride. The Republic of Texas was an independent nation for 9 years and 11 months (after winning our war of independence from Mexico) before joining the United States by treaty.
The thing I like about Whataburger is that you can actually make your own burger, you don't have to pick from the menu, tell them what you want on your burger and that is what they make you.
Hey man. From Texas here as well. I'm a former soldier and currently a detective. Your videos are great. If you ever make it down, would love to show you around. (He said rodeo correctly) You're absolutely right about our pride. Even people from other states in the US get taken back by it. But we love all cultures here. You would definitely be welcomed just like him. Keep up the great work on your videos.
Listening from Texas. We are getting a lot of new people who have yet to understand how great Texas is. (Note this is home for me, and I have ancestors back to The Republic of Texas, so I might not be totally unbiased. I have lived in a number of other states, and Texas is my first choice.) Not everything is 'great' at all times, but overall it is wonderful.
I didn't understand how great Texas was until I moved here 12 years ago, even told myself when I was younger that I would never live in Texas. Love Texas and I don't ever want to live anywhere but Texas.
I am a perfect example of "I wasn't born in Texas but I got here as soon as I could ' . I lived most of my life in other states, and found joy and beauty everywhere, now that we have lived in Houston for almost 20 years I am a converted Texan! (P.S. I own a good set of cowboy boots and a classic c Black cowboy hat. In Texas you just wear them on a Tuesday afternoon and nobody even noticed.) 🤠
lol I was born & raised in Wilmington, about half hr south of Philly, but have truly found home in Texas. Been here almost a decade & a half n tell people I am & always have always been a Texan. Mama just gave birth in the wrong state...
I am a native Texan and, in my 70 years, I have never wanted to live anywhere else. Texans are proud and we have many reasons to be. It's great to hear the good impression that he got being here and the good impression you have, just knowing about it. It is the best place to live in the world. Even the summers can't make me want to live anywhere else!
Native Texan here. Yes we are very proud of our state and to be Texans. If you’re going to visit Texas, make sure you go before July and August. Yes it does get hot. We have plenty of lakes, pools and beaches that help and are lots of fun. We fly our American flag 🇺🇸 and our Lone Star State flag on either side of our porch daily. We have amazing Bar B Que and TexMex (Mexican food) also and is a must if you do visit. Texas has beaches, mountains, deserts and Piney green hills too. It is a beautiful state. Tyler Texas is the Rose Capital and has the Azalea 🌺 Trails.
I am a true born and raised Texan - First off visiting Texas and only going to Dallas Ft.Worth is so sad. I hate the city and have never even seen a In-N-Out burger. Texas is about the rural areas away from the cities. Whataburger is common is every small town. Lots of Hunting, Fishing, Lifted 4x4 Trucks, Drinking, Sports, and comradery. All i can say is if you visit Texas get out of the City so you can see our true crazy culture.
I'm from Amarillo, TX and we absolutely have a lot of pride being from Texas! Since we used to be our own country at one time and how we fought to gain our independence from Mexico is where most of our pride comes from.
I'm also a Texan and we'd love to have you here! Other states don't understand why we like our state so much but we were also our own country beforehand. We fought for freedom from Mexico when they declared the settlers they invited Pirates. It's caused a very interesting and unique culture since. You'd enjoy it!
I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could and miss it every time I leave. My family was from NYC and Ohio, and when they both did their military tour thur Texas, they both said thats where they wanted to retire from the military and they did. You can always tell a true Texans outside of Texas, because the state is so big, it comes all the time in a conversation. They will be proud mostly also. I am proud to be a Texans. Texans are world known for be hospitable, polite, and strong headed about owning a gun. Texans and Aussies can get along real well, similar sprits.
how cool that you european Americans can trace ur fam a few generations back. Being native my family has an oral history of almost 1000 years. How cute u think you've been here long. Bless ur heart.
My paternal grandmother and her family were all Germans who settled in Central Texas. She was actually the first generation to speak English as her first language.
Texan born and raised, no place I would rather be! Got married to the military and moved all over, finally made it back home last year and I've got to say, there is a reason we have so much pride in our state, it's because it truly is the best! Also, about Wataburger. It is fast food. So if you want a high-level fast food burger, it's fine. However, if you truly want to try a good burger, don't go the fast food route. There are local places in every city that can surve up a thick boy cooked just right with house made sauce that will put all disputes to rest.
Two things: 1. You might already know (and I'm sure lots of other commenters are telling you too!) that Texas actually was an independent country for about 10 years. Hawaii is the only other state that can claim to have been an actual, official country, though a few other states SORT OF were for a little while in various ways. Texas even had a tourism slogan for a while that said "Texas: It's like a whole other country". 2. Shame on those organizers for taking Shaun to In-N-Out! I literally gasped when he said it. I love In-N-Out, but it's absolutely not what they should have been promoting to represent Texas. For that it's 100% Whataburger. (Side note, in my personal opinion, In-N-Out excels in the basics of a perfect burger (great meat, good buns, fresh and tasty toppings), while Whataburger's biggest strength is wonderful variations and customizations, often even leading to things that aren't even technically burgers, like their iconic patty melt. They're very different, but both very good.)
April and October are the best months to come to Texas. In April, you would be able to see the Bluebonnets (State Flower) in Central Texas (The Hill Country), and in October everything is in bloom or just fixin' to turn for the fall leave colors. We have been all over Texas on our Harley, and it is our favorite way to see it. Favorite place to go play is San Antonio. We are native Houstonians.
I’m watching from Texas. But you never would have guessed that 🤣. If you’re afraid of the heat just stay away July and August, and maybe September. But spring or October - November are fine. Also, In-n-Out is popular in Texas, but it’s just not a native Texas thing for when people are emphasizing that. Personally I think Five Guys is best 😂
Most Texans know that the best burgers are the ones that we make at home. As a lifelong Texan, I haven't experienced much dry heat in Texas. The really high humidity is what makes it so hot. If you come here, try to avoid coming in July and August. If you want a more Texan atmosphere, visit Fort Worth instead of Dallas. Texas is the only state that was once a country.
I’m a Houston, Texas native living in the 5,280! That Is Denver, Colorado to you sea level dwellers lol! 5280’ is a mile high above sea level. Dry heat in the summer, usually around 15-30% humidity! It gets hot here, believe me! But nothing like that Texas Heat I remember growing up!
It's true about In-n-Out burger...it's Californian. And they don't even have bacon available! Definitely Whataburger if you're in Texas! I think most people who go to In-n-Out chain in Texas are from out of state :)
Texan here and I watch you all the time. I live just north of Austin in Central Texas in the Texas Hill Country. The pic of me w sunglasses is from downtown Austin. In and Out Burgers is OK, but do not understand all the fuss, but LOVE Whataburger. Hell ya we are friendly, dammit!! Why not? We have Texas, food like Whataburger AND Tex-Mex, barbecue, our music, Bluebonnets in bloom right now and pecan pie....
I’m a born n raised Native Texan! We currently live in Denver, Colorado (wife’s a Denver native) and I fly my TEXAS flag proudly next to my American flag outside on the side of my house! Have three pairs of boots and 4 cowboy hats! I’ll never change how I grew up in my small town about 25 miles from Houston, Texas!
I had a college professor who told me that American traveling oversees when asked will say they're from America except those from California and those from Texas. As a Californian I found that is true. When asked I said I was from California without even thinking about it. 😂
You know, I've never realized that! But there's truth in what you said :) When asked where I'm from, I don't immediately think "I'm American"... my mind just goes "I'm Texan!"
I always say American first, but quickly add my home state (Ohio). The US is so geographically and culturally diverse that I feel compelled to specify what area I'm from.
Proud Texan here. I live north of Austin. It is the greatest country in the United States of America. Most Texans don't go to In-n-Out. It's a burger chain that is okay but why overpay to eat when you can get a much better burger and hospitality at Whataburger
We would be happy to welcome you to Texas! Aside of the diplomatic front, there's so many fun and cultural activities to take part in. Pow Wow's at local reservations, floating the river in New Braunfels, climbing Enchanted Rock, Camping in Bend, cruising the Hill Country in the Spring, Texas Motor Speedway, Texas Ranger baseball games, Great Wolf Lodge, Tex-Mex food and yes, Whataburger. There is so much more...it's hard to list it all.
I'm not 100% sure, but I think the cult he's talking about is The Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas. (Dr. Pepper was created in Waco, funnily enough). I'd highly recommend Wendigoon's video on the topic.
Texan, born and raised. We believe our state is OURS... Others can sneer at it, make jokes about it, but Its OUR home. We love it, our food, our music, our wide open spaces, and our people are unique, and yes, we consider ourselves more Texan than American.
You forgot to mention the history of Texas. IMHO Texas has some of the most interest important and just plain badass history in the country. Also sad to see them have another team leave for the SEC just as they were getting back to their usual form as I’ve always enjoyed the football between the Longhorns and my K-State Wildcats.
I unfortunately don’t live in Texas now, but if you look at an 1836 map I’m still there. People tell me I am no longer a Texan and I tell them to kiss it.
Texan here too and I agree! Especially where I live at as it's the birthplace of the Texas flag (Montgomery)! Everywhere you look you see the flag. I love seeing foreigners fall in love with Texas. Fun fact: Phil Collins is the largest private collector of Texas history artifacts. He has donated many items to the museum at the Alamo. Texas/Tejas is the Caddo word for friends/friendly
💯True! 🥰🙌
As a Texican myself well met fellows! Deep East Texas piney woods resident by birth. Moved to west Texas for the patch. Glory to our lone star state!
I'm a Texan 1st before being an American that's how proud we are
ABSOLUTELY.
This is fact …. We will fight for the lone star flag before we will the star spangled flag this is fact not saying we don’t love American flag but in Texas the lone star flag hangs at same height as American flag and the only state flag that can do that
We need that mindset now, more than ever with the current criminal run government.
@@dialecticalmonist3405 absolutely facts!! we may have to just rise up as the Republic of Texas once again if they don’t get their shit together in DC we have flown 6 different nation flags in our very recent history don’t think we won’t again we flew Spain flag when Mexico and Texas was part of Spain until we didn’t like what they was saying and Mexico and Texas bounced out then we flew mexicos flag until they stated talking nonsense we flew our national flag and then the United States we join as a union due to geography in 1861 we had no dog in the fight except they told us states rights so we joined the confederate states of America until we was told um noooo so we all went back to the United States new star spangled flag so don’t think Texas won’t disagree with what’s being done and stand our line at the border once again! We will if necessary
Absolutely brother. I’ll dig a second northern rio grande before I let the American government tell me I can’t do something. God bless Texas
I live in San Antonio and Texas routinely hits 100°+ F/38°+ C during Summers.
"Never ask a man if he's from Texas: If he is, he'll tell you, and if he's not, why embarrass him?" also "I wasn't born in Texas but I got here as soon as I could."
Texas or Bust
Last summer in Abilene, we hit 110 or higher on multiple days!!!
San Antonio ! Shout out ❤
I’m a Texan! I was born and raised here. We LOVE OUR STATE! Nice to meet y’all!
Corpus Christi Texas here.. home of the very first Whataburger built in the early 50’s
We love you anyway. ❤
Just drove by the other day, it’s gd big.
@davidlanphier7651 It was as early as it gets- 1950 to be exact. I was 4 going on 5 years old, and I remember it as if it were yesterday!
San Antonio here. Was there some months back. 💪🏾
I was born in Corpus Christi.
Born in Alaska, raised in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, but have settled in Texas. I married a Texan twenty years ago. She was born and raised here and loves the heat and humidity. We are in south east Texas. I love her so I’m staying. What-A-Burger is the best!!!
The humidity makes it better. On the southwest is hot and dry. Same on winters, is cold low 20, but still dry. I love when it rains though. The fresh moist dirt smell😊
@randellcornell4579 Beaumont per chance?
@@Avallachgrey no, but I have a lot of clients over in Beaumont! I’m in area Willis, Tx by lake Conroe!
@@randellcornell4579 ah lake Conroe pretty area! I may have to take a ride that way on the bike next hometime.
@@randellcornell4579I’m from beaumont lol…I live in Hawaii now
Taking a Texan to In-N-Out is like taking a Portuguese person to a Spanish restaurant and then saying, "Same difference ".
Very good analogy. I've had Portuguese food and--sorry, Andre--but by giving someone Spanish you're doing them a favor just as you would by taking them to In-N-Out.
I dislike Whataburger and In-N-Out
Im just weird
Both are poor imitations of real down home burgers.
Honestly whataburger is just straight nasty. Those 2 chains can’t be compared. Whataburger can be compared to jack n the box. They have the same style menu. Burger for burger in n out is better than whataburger. I live hear in Texas and I honestly haven’t been to whataburger for food in a few years. They are everywhere but I will stop and get a shake from time to time.
That's a fascinating claim. The In-n-Outs here in Plano, Frisco and North Dallas have wrap around drive thrus because they're so popular.
Personally I don't get the hype.
texan here. i appreciate all the praise. feels nice hearing someone talk positive about this place for once. it’s shocking how many people i’ve seen hate on our state for literally no reason
No reason? It has a name, it's called jealousy lol
Those are just brainwashed people that have had their brain broken from politics
They're jealous!
No state loves their flag more than Texans. I can think of 5 people off the top of my head that has a Texas flag tattoo or the silhouettes of our state tattooed.
Texas is the only state that has it's own pledge of allegiance. Every morning all public schools recite the American pledge of allegiance and then the Texas pledge of allegiance.
Many American brands will make special packaging for just for Texas. We even have special Texas edition vehicles. If you put the words "Texas edition" or put the Texas flag on beer, bread or trucks, you will sell more in Texas.
Texas takes state pride to a whole new level and I love it. I currently live in Texas, I was raised in Texas, but I didn't realize how prideful Texas was until I moved away for 8 years. I am a stereotypical Texan who loves everything about Texas.
Texas is also the only state that flies its flag at the same height as the U.S. flag. ❤
Hi! Born in SA and have lived in Texas most of my life (childhood spent traveling due to dad being an AF vet). I always wondered where we got our State Pride also. I think it's a combination of things. 1st, the fact we were able to defeat Santa Anna and gain our independence by ourselves is such a big feat on its own. Secondly, this land is very unforgiving when you think of all of the extreme weather from the heat to storms to the dangerous wildlife that's here. Our ancestors had to have a backbone to live here, even before the advent of AC. It wasn't until AC was created that more and more people started moving here. My family (both sides) have been here for generations. Oh, prior to Alaska joining the union, we WERE the biggest state. So that's what I think at least.
@lquispe1 same. I grew up in lubbock & Dallas area. I forgot we said it until I moved back to Texas from Indiana and began teaching in public schools.
@vcwloves9864 I actually just found out this is a myth. I read about it in the Dallas morning news or a local magazine recently. All states are allowed to do this but we do more than other states or something like that. I will find the article again if I can. But up until this year I always heard we were the only state allowed to fly our flag at the same height and wholeheartedly believed it. It sounded true to me!
@Zodia195 definitely. We are taught all about Texan grit & pride in school. I can't imagine living here before AC. ☠️
I once heard a man from Germany brag about driving to Belgium from Frankfurt for lunch then to France for Dinner and then back to Frankfurt for a couple of beers with his friends. This same guy came to Texas and decided to drive around to see the sights. He talked to a friend back home in Germany and said that he left Huston at 10 AM and has been driving for over 9 hours and still hasn't left the State of Texas.
if he went west he had five more hours to drive
God help him if he went straight north towards the panhandle 🤣
@@nbsnick3234 geography... the panhandle is up and to the left. straight north doesn't even get you to dallas.
It takes 3 hours to get to Houston from Houston
@@TravelingTexan23 As a resident of Houston I am laughing at this
His cowboy hat needs shaping.
The Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo is held at the Roy Rogers Coliseum and the surrounding fairgrounds. There is a building that has miles of rows with stalls showcasing agricultural products and styles and items. My family used to go every year, and our entire morning and early afternoon was spent "shopping" because my family are ranchers. Then we would go to the coliseum to watch a 3-hour show, the rodeo. It was fun, but my grandfather had a soecial vindictiveness about his date selection. I didn't ever get to see the first half of the Super Bowl because we had to drive an hour-abd-a-half back home. My first year to see the first half was the year I went to college. Denton is only 25 minutes from Fort Worth. I left dinner early and drove myself back to my dorm so I could watch it! 1993. Cowboys won that year, so I was stoked!
Will Rogers Coliseum
@allibrown8960 Shaun's hat definitely needs shaping. I don't know if this is still a thing in Texas, but growing up there most of those that wore cowboy hats would use the straw ones in the summer & felt ones were only for colder weather. Is that still true?
@@bobsnyder7247 hahaha. Yeah, sorry
@@TheRealGigatess I've never really paid attention, but now that you mention it, yeah I think I do see a lot more of the lightweight straw-type cowboy hats in the summer & the heavier ones in the winter
@@TheRealGigatessas far as I know the straw/felt hats seem to be seasonal; the hard cowboy hat is the working one
1. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is bigger than all of Mannahattan.
2. The University of Texas at Austin is the third largest land owner in the United States.
3. San Antonio is bigger than New York City and Detroit combined.
4. Houston has a bigger population than Colorado and 34 other states.
5. At 2.4 TRILLION, Texas is ranked as the 9th largest economy among nations of the world by GDP, ahead of Canada, South Korea, Russia, and Australia.
6. Dallas is home to the fourth most BILLIONAIRES in the world.
7. The Texas Medical Center is the largest in the world located in Houston.
8. 25% of ALL retail space in the United States is in Texas.
9. Texas A&M University has an enrollment of 74,829 the largest
student body in the United States.
10. El Paso is closer to LA than it is to Dallas.
11. From the southern region of El Paso traveling eastward toward Texarkana is considered the longest drive through Texas, which comes out to around 814 miles …
@itachi112059 and you actually/technically get better gas mileage driving west to east, than east to west. El Paso's elevation is 3,740 ft. and Texarkana's is 299 ft. A slow but sure, steady incline/decline.
@@jrwgss1971 lets not forget Texas road "laws" ie the right lane is slow/off ramp/turning lane, middle is speed limit, and the left lane is for crime lol
@itachi112059 and that many Texans believe in a mythical lore called a "Feeder", the rest of the U.S. refers to them as Service Roads and/or the ramp portion of an Exit. Also, I doubt that if anyone in any other State could begin to loudly sing 4 words and then have everyone else around finish the line and clap, The Stars at Night!...
From 1836 to 1846, Texas WAS an independent, sovereign country. Then it joined the U.S. as a state - mostly out of sympathy, because the other states kept shamelessly begging, hoping some Texas respectability might wear off on them. They were wrong about that, of course, but at least they had good taste.
The leaders of the republic first voted for annexation in 1836, but the U.S. Congress made them wait.
That may be what they wrote in the history books,@@vidpie, but you can't believe people with greedy hearts and muddy knees.
And we were in deep financial trouble from the constant conflict with Mexico and figured the US military would be handy.
@@paigeharrison3909 @eekus1494
Y'all, he's joking.
Yes, Sam Houston, especially, sought out US annexation of Texas. Texas was vulnerable and it’s statehood and independence tenuous. Besides the constant threat of warfare and being reacquired by the Mexican state, Texas was attacked and raided regularly by independent assortments of loosely aligned Mexican outlaws and political movements. It was clear to many that their best option was to become a state in the Union, so that Texas would have the backing of the US government and protection of the US military.
It was obvious that the US would want to acquire, invest in, and defend Texas because of Manifest Destiny. The US would jump at any opportunity for military engagement with Mexico, that they might acquire it's western lands, reaching the Pacific. It could also be used as a pawn as a slave state.
Grew up in Texas and didn't move away until 3 years after graduating from university. For the next 17 years, lived in Denver, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington DC, etc; and then back to Texas. During that time worked for European companies so traveled throughout Europe and Central/South America. I don't think native Texan values are that different from the countryside of Scotland, Wales, France, Germany or Spain. Regardless of the country, the biggest divide is the down-to-earth people who grow food and livestock vs the city folks who believe in the magic that stuff just shows up on the grocery store shelves. Shout out to the magician ranchers and farmers who feed the world!
Hey, Andre! I am a born and raised Texan. I’m from Houston. I’d love to see you come to Texas, and get a taste of Texas hospitality. You’re more than welcome. ♥️ Texas seems like its own country because it WAS. We were a republic until 1829, when we became the 28th state of America. We kept our own land rights. I’m a very proud Texan, but an even prouder American. 🇺🇸
**Whataburger is the BEST burger joint ever!** 😁
Actually, we were a Republic from 1836 to 1845 :)
@MelNel5 H-TOWN TILL I DROWN!
Yeah about that. Houston is also know as the armpit of Texas.
Maybe try San Antonio for a “big” city.
You can reach something besides Louisiana (which is much better than the south eastern coast of Texas) like Balmorhea or the Hill Country.
I’d avoid TF out of Houston for any kind of real Texas experience.
Sincerely, The rest of Texas.
@@alanhorton236lol! Especially post Katrina Houston….
Houston, Texas Native here too! Born in Texas City, Galveston County Hospital, grew up in La Porte, Texas. Joined the Navy, met my wife, moved to her home state, Colorado. (Denver)
I'm from Texas and we start up conversations with anyone with a different accent. We love to know where you're from and learning about your culture. In N Out is not a Texas burger. It was the best I could get when I lived in California but not a Texas burger. True Texas burgers always have mustard and pickles. What a burger is okay, but I always like mom and pop shop burgers better, especially when they are smoked burgers.
The In n Out thing is not his fault since apparently it was arranged by the embassy, but yes I’d say it was a funny faux pas on the embassy’s part. It’s almost like taking an international visitor to their first sports game and getting them a jersey for the visiting team! It’s not a serious offense but not a good first cultural introduction either. 😂
def the us embassy of all people should know that is deserving of a roast rivalling that of the perfect brisket 😂😂😂
Howdy from Plano Texas!
We true Texans are friendly have big hearts and we are very proud of our state.
Come on down to Texas!
Texas born and raised - and PROUD. All Texans feel pride in their state. WhataBurger isn't as good as it used to be and I would recommend going to a locally owned Texas burger place over a chain. Since Texas is so large, you cannot truly experience Texas by visiting a couple of areas in it. It is so varied in landscape, etc., that you have to take time to see most areas. The part that is consistent is the part about friendly people. That is throughout the whole state and more so than other places I have been. It is very hot in Texas, but we have air conditioning! I think the best time to visit is in the springtime when all the Texas wildflowers are blooming!
Recently left Texas and the 2 biggest things I'm missing are the spring bluebonnet bloom and HEB.
@@paigeharrison3909 oh god when I lived outside of Texas... I MISSED being able to get my groceries from HEB! I don't know what it is about it, but it's the best damn grocery store in the country. Maybe it's the huge selection of stuff & how good the HEB store-brand stuff is, but I never appreciated how good their stores are, until I had to rely on other chains for a few years.
Facts man, ive been to texas twice and whataburger disappointed me lol, i prefer the family owned places
Braum's in Denton. Good burgers, crinkle fries, and Ice cream.
@@harutogames9204 I am from Texas and Whataburger was good a few decades ago, but is awful now. Will never recommend it!
Hi Andre, 6 generation Central Texas cowgirl here. Rodeo is pronounced row d o. Dallas is full of city slickers or what we call concrete cowboys. To see real cowboys and ranches go to West Texas towns like San Angelo and Abilene. South Texas has plenty of em too. 0:02 Always grab your cowboy hat by the “crown” the top part of the hat. The rest of the hat is the “brim”. Never touch the sides as this will cause the hat to loose its “crease”. Tip your hat forward or backwards with one hand in the front. Whataburger for the best burger, Diary Queen for the best ice cream, Bar B Q and Mexican food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and don’t forget the Sweet Tea, Dr. Pepper or Big Red to drink. We also have Lone Star Beer and Shiner Bock is brewed right here. Hope this helps!
Or you just go to Fort Worth where real Texas is. Lmao. Literal Cowtown.
San Angelo girl here. I couldn’t agree more.
@@Chibbs.E clearly you've never caught a whiff of Hereford, and you wanna talk about "Cowtown" 😂 can smell it for miles around.
Born in TX, father born in TX, father's father born in TX. My father's mother's line, goes back to a part Cherokee, who was a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto 1836. And of course I have visited The Alamo ;-) I had to live in other Western states, but I started in TX!
I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess your parents are members of DRT & SRT
The Alamo is a spiritual place
@@jjergins My wife senses dead folk, she felt the spirits at the Alamo.
@williambranch4283 that checks out
I wasn’t born in Texas but I moved here when I was 13, and I’m 48 now. It’s really hard to explain how it feels just being in this state. The people are unbelievably friendly and helpful. A few years ago a tornado hit our town on the outskirts right around dinner time. My daughter and I bought 15 pizzas and six 2 liters of soda and we drove around to make sure people got to eat. Many people brought their own chainsaws to help with the trees that landed on houses. It went like that for days until they got settled and the roofs were covered by tarps that people went and bought for them. They were able to shower at neighbor’s houses and they were able to wash clothes so the kids could go to school. I don’t leave Texas very often because anything you want is already here. We have many different climates, tropical, grassy plains, desert, and mountains. The food is the best I’ve ever had. Barbecue is meat church because everyone says oh my God with every bite. It’s worth the money just for the experience.
I'm a Texan from Dallas and I feel that pride in where one lives is important to have. You want to be involved, to make where you live better, respect the people around you. You can have pride in where you live and still recognize the faults, but want to correct those faults as much as possible in the community. It's about caring about your home because where you live is a choice, and you need to make it a place you love to live.
The Texas thing is inherent, but the Dallas thing is a step up. I lived near Meadow and Central and when 214 split, I felt pride that I lived south of LBJ. To this day I always request a 214 area code because of that.
In 2010 I moved near Frankford and Preston and was so glad I kept my Dallas mailing address despite working and shopping mostly in Plano since '96.
I grew up and still live just a little south of Dallas in Red Oak.
I live on the Richardson/Garland border, my bro just moved to Fort Worth. While there's definitely a divide on where you live in Dallas (using the freeways as marker), it's nothing like the Dallas and Ft. Worth divide lol
I'm from big D 🤠 I live in Euless now.
Damn Yankees!!😂😂 JK. Southeast Tx born here. Live North of Houston (The Woodlands) now. Love visiting Dallas. Funny how people visit and realize that we are way up on Technology here in Texas. Blessings to everyone!
Born and raised in the heart of Texas! My favorite t-shirt in the world says “American Until Texas Secedes”. Cool content! Keep it up!
Hell yeah I’m from Texas!!
Me too!👊
Yes we’re proud, we’re friendly, and smile all the time. Sometimes our friendliness catches people off guard, and they think it’s fake…..but it’s not. We all like meeting people from other places, and we want y’all to come back.
Hey 👋🏼 Texan here. I would recommend you come from Oct-December or Mid-March through Mid-April. DO NOT THINK the Summer is only 3 months long here: It is May through early to late October. It will be 35- 45 degrees C pretty much every day during that time. We are used to it; you are not. People die of heat stroke here all the time during heat waves; do not underestimate our heat and humidity.
Living just south of Austin my air conditioning pretty much stayed on from April to October.
Where we are it get humid, but during the summer it can easily over 100° f. Texas also has two seasons instead of four, summer and not summer.
In my experience, if someone’s rude in Texas, they’re transplants, not native Texans!
Texan here! Yes, Texas pride is very real. We Texans have more pride for our state than we have for our country.
Texas Tourism Bureau had the tag line "Texas, a whole other Country"
I'm a sixth generation German-Texan. My ancestors emigrated to Texas in the 1840's when it was the Republic of Texas. Born in Fredericksburg, raised in Austin. If Americans loved America as much as Texans love Texas, this would be a very different country!
I moved to Texas because Texans are so proud of the state. I figured they must be doing something right.😊 I absolutely love it here.
I moved to California because it's so beautiful and has so much great food and world class culture and I absolutely love it. A lot of this love of certain states gets all mixed up with politics. But I'm a red state kind of person who's very happy in a blue state because politics is not all there is to life (or even very much).
@@BTinSFTexas is one of the top states in terms of diversity. Argument not valid.
@@ccormx Unless you're not a Republican Baptist. The other folks just keep quiet and try to get along.
@@BTinSF I moved to Texas to be with family. Texas is beautiful and has a diverse culture and amazing food.
@@ccormxOutside of Austin, DF-W and Houston, there's not as much diversity other than blacks and Hispanics and that's only applicable to cities or South Texas.
Rural Texas remains almost exclusively white.
Proud Texan here. When talking about the heat I remember something my husband once said. For years my husband was a motorcycle cop and during the heat of summer I asked him what it was like to ride a motorcycle in the heat. He said, “It’s like riding through hell on a fireball.” That pretty much sums up the heat in Texas. You should come stay awhile. Try visiting the hill country then mosey over to the plains of West Texas just to see the variety of landscapes we have here.
this is how Americans react to foreigners: "O!!! You're from [insert any country here]! THAT'S SO COOL! [insert random fact from said country]. I hope you enjoy my state!"
And, when you say "it's almost like Texas is a different country than the US" . . . that is how you should view every state. You should view the United States as a whole like you view the E.U. as a whole. It's a place where a group of individual states (countries in E.U.) co-exist and have common laws, but are independent in many of the decisions they make.
Exactly!
Yeah... but, we actually were our own country, so it's a bit different when you come here.
@@bobtheconeYou do know that the original 13 colonies were their own independent countries as was California, right?
@bretcantwell4921 That is factually inaccurate. The 13 colonies were just that, colonies under the control of England. The Revolutionary War was the colonies bonding together as a new, unified nation. There are only 2 states that were independent countries; Texas, which fought for independence from Mexico and chose to join the Union, and Hawaii, which was its own kingdom that was taken at gunpoint by the US.
@@bretcantwell4921 The Republic of Texas was an independent country recognized by several nations that opened embassies here, including the USA. The 13 colonies became the original United States after gaining independence from England. They weren't independent countries.
I’m a 63yr old Native Texan and hell Yeah we are proud. GOD, GUNS and TEXAS ❤
Howdy from a native Texan! I'm in a rural area about an hour north of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Hey Kimberly…I’m here in Decatur….
@@barbaraprice7811 Hi, Barbara! I'm just outside Gainesville. Blessings to you, neighbor!
Greetings from Anna ❤
@maestramayra1 Hey there!
I lived there for a good while, when it was still a really small town, as well as in Westminster. My girls graduated from Van Alstyne HS. It's such a nice area all along HWY 5, even with the growth.
Blessings, neighbor!
In small old towns in Texas you will notice downtown is elevated by three steps. This was to keep horse poop out of the stores. The barber shop has old pictures of the town. It looks exactly the same except for the horses.
Texas proud here! (Houston area)
Yes, Whataburger is a MUST!
Please try some Tex Mex food when you’re here.
And don’t forget…Don’t Miss with Texas!
This is a fact. texans are extremely proud To be a texan and rightly so. I was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but I lived in Texas for years graduated high school there.And I tell you if I wasn't so proud of being born a southerner ..I would be extremely proud to be a Texan
That's called getting j
Here as fast as you could.
12:37
there is a really popular bumper sticker that says: "I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!!"
Born and raised Texan here! Loved the video! Yes, we love our state and for good reason! Texas is a huge place so culture is a bit different depending on where you visit in Texas, but one thing is the same for us all...we love our state. City life in Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio is of course different from small town life, but that's the case in every state. I think visitors to Texas just have the typical stereotype of what a Texan is in their mind because of what is mainly depicted in movies and TV shows so it is surprising when they actually see first hand. Same goes for the state itself, in media, Texas is always portrayed like it is still the wild wild west, but there are diverse landscapes and both huge cities and then more country areas. Texans are super diverse and we are not all cowboys and cowgirls, but that is definitely part of our culture and, depending on where you are in the state, you may see more or less of them. It's hard to get the full picture without spending lots of time here and meeting tons of people, but even if you visit just for a bit like he did, no doubt you will feel the pride and the warm hospitality. I hope he gets to experience more when he visits again and I hope you get to visit one day as well! Keep up the amazing content! This Texan loves that you love the Lone Star and my beautiful country ❤ God Bless
Okay......I'm a native Texan for 69 yrs(my life) and I finally subscribed to help you out. Cheers!
As a native Texan, as long as a person is respectful, I don’t care where they are from. I’ll welcome you to dine at my booth at WhatABurger.😜
This video warms my heart. I'm not from Texas but I have family there and it is pretty much as he described it. Everyone is friendly and down to earth. Much like here in my home state of West Virginia, which I hope you get to visit as well someday. 😊
Hey, Native born Texan here. Living in San Antonio now, but spent 24 years in Dallas/Ft Worth. Ok, I love Whataburger and have for years but I love In-N-out burgers too. But Whataburger is the Texas burger. Texas pride is so real…And you being from Portugal will be fascinating for the people here in Texas that you meet. I’ve met people from the UK, France, Germany, Taiwan, and China but never anyone from Portugal. Your accent is amazing, I like the way it sounds, it’s cool. People who move to Texas say “I might not have been born in Texas, but I got here as soon as I could.”
That last statement couldn’t be more true! I’ve only been in Texas a little over a year but it feels like home. Can’t imagine a better place to raise my family in!
I was about to say the same thing about us being fascinated by other cultures. Be prepared to chat and have a million questions asked about your Portuguese culture. We have so many different cultures here but we,I don't know if it's because we just like to meet new people,or we are just curious,but we like to meet and chat with new people.
1. Cardinal sin to go to In-N-Out.
2. Make sure you go to the Fort Worth Stock Yards. Fort Worth is definitely different than Dallas.
3. Go to the Alamo. In San Antonio.
4. Find hole in the wall places for BBQ and Tex Mex out in the boonies for an authentic experience.
Being a 67 yr old salty Texan grandma from Scot/Irish descent, I find your open mindedness most gracious. There is a movie called "Lonesome Dove" that did an outstanding job of revealing the uniqueness and diversity of our "pool" of humanity known as Texans. Think level headed Cap'n Cull sums up alot in scene where he has to be pulled off from beating a man. Cull states " I hate rude behavior in a man. Won't tolerate it." There you are.
Texas is 865 miles wide traveling on Interstate Highway 20 east to west (tip to tip) and 1065 miles by plane from north to south. It has so many different landscapes within it that it is almost a mini US itself as well as a diverse culture and people.
Texans are definitely known for being very proud of their state. They even have a saying down there, "Don't mess with Texas". They are even energy independent, making sure they are not on the national grid.
The saying "Dont Mess With Texas" comes from an anti litter campaign.
Although Texans have adopted it as a state saying as in dont fuck with Texas.
Don’t Mess with Texas was originally created as a warning about the fines associated with littering in Texas. 🤠
And our grid sucks. Texas has been going to hell since Abbott became governor.
No grid problems here...@@sfrjenkins
Except our energy grid is crap currently because they won't make them put money into maintaining it.
Hello from Dallas! You would be greeted with open arms & hearts here. I love Portugal, too! It’s one of our favorite couples trips for wine and food. The people there are also very warm and friendly and you just can’t beat a fantastic $4 bottle of wine.
Texan here. We consider ourselves and Texas as it's own country in our hearts. Americans in general have pride in their own states. Texans breathe it.
Much ❤ and many blessings from the Great State of Texas 🇺🇸
I was born and raised in northwest Texas, middle of nowhere. I moved to Florida in my college years and am still here. I took my husband and children to my home town and to visit some family. My husband is native to Florida and he commented that there were more Texan flags than American and that’s true. We consider ourselves Texans first and Americans second.
I've lived in Austin Texas when I was younger. Love Texas. My father use to tease me saying I was born in Elmendorf Alaska and raised all over the lower 48. I later returned to Texas for my AIT at fort Sam.
Hi Brat, I'm one too! thank you for continuing your service to our great country.
Did my MEPS at Fort Sam
I've been a Texan 52 out of 57 years. I love Texas, it's my home. Texas proud! Texan and American.
19:00 he's talking about Waco texas, it was a whole situation and it didn't end well.
Yeah……Waco was a mess. Big time. B4 my time but you can’t miss it when you go to school here in Texas.
It was NOT in Waco. Waco was the closest city to it
@@ginaslifetoo oh yea, I forgot how the series about it was called "just outside of Waco" ... no wait it was still called Waco
@Some_who_call_me_Tiim It may be called waco, but the incident happened in Mount Calm. Didn't watch the series, lived in the area.
In-N-Out is a rare, family owned business that does not operate anything the way a typical corporation operates.
The lines go out the door all day long.
The line for the drive through goes so far back, in blocks cars in the parking lot (they are normally located within a larger shopping complex).
They own all of their own suppliers.
They own their own cattle ranches.
They own their own potato farms.
The french fries are made fresh in the store every morning.
The meat is no more than a few days old, and is ground in store.
They never hire from outside the company.
That means, if they need a management position filled, they fill it from someone who started out flipping burgers in their store.
Their menu is simple and their lines move fast, despite being so long.
There is no fast food company like In-N-Out.
Whether you like the food or not, their committment to fresh ingredients and family business culture is unique.
A lot of the nearby highschools northeast of Dallas have insanely big football stadiums that would probably shock you
I hope you can get down here. As a Texan who lives in Dallas, we are prideful but very welcoming.
Hello from Waco Texas from a fifth generation texan. And I have an enormous amount of pride in Texas I think it's about the best place ever.
I think the in and out story is a Texas tale. We have many hamburger chains. Texans are raised to be proud . We have many songs taught in elementary school that make you proud of your state and country. 🇨🇱 🇺🇲🤠
First time I visited Dallas from Pennsylvania, the weather report said, “110 f. Sunny and hot.” It did not change.
In Pioneer’s Square, there is a tableau of enormous longhorns and a cowboy or two on a horse. (There’s a horsefly in bronze, too.) in that heat, those statues radiated it like a blast furnace.
That’s so true!
I lived in Dallas and visited San Diego some years back. I was lookng forward to milder temps. When I arrived they were experiencing a heatwave with temps in the 100s. Meanwhile, back in Dallas they had temps in the 80s.
@@vidpie Life can be so unfair.
Summer in Texas is that feeling when you open the oven to check on your cookies and you burn your face…only there are no cookies and you can’t shut the door 🫠 I live in Houston and the humidity here makes it worse. We are a huge state so the landscapes and people are very diverse. Not what most people would expect. Hope you can visit one day!
Im from dfw. If you come in the summer it is commonly 110 F. That is about 43 Celsius
I’m from Henderson County and live on a farm/ranch. Yup, hot hot hot! I swear, the horse sweats, the cows sweat, the dogs sweat, the cats are dying, the goat sweats, the chickens can’t deal…..it’s horrible!
@@WyattRyeSwayAnd the squirrels drape over the tree beaches like they’ve melted.
@@tangyjoe4326 ….nope, they actually do melt lol
I'm born and raised in Texas and I'm 41. We have great hospitality and many cultures to experience, and are also very friendly as long as you're respectful. Mind yer manners, and get ready to sweat.
Greetings from Sugar Land, Texas.
A quick explanation of what is required to be a Texas burger. It has mustard, no mayo, no ketchup, no special sauce. Adding anything else is fair game. Burger King comes with mayo. You used to be able to order a Texas burger at Burger Kings in Texas. If you went outside of Texas, at a Burger King you could order - hold the mayo and add mustard and they would give you a strange look and then mess up your order.
Why?, that is what we grew up with from elementary school on.
The In n Out Burger is mainly for all the people from California that have moved to Texas and want a taste of home. It is packed. Kind of tells you something.
The cowboy hat is a cheap one that is from a rodeo vendor. I bought one for $7.50. A real hat is Stetson and are graded by the number of Xs, beaver, up to 10X. Yes, they are beaver fur and can cost hundreds of dollars. You wear black felt in the winter and straw in the summer. Western wear is very expensive to look that cheap. A lot of silver and some gold in the belt buckles. I like the Mexican silver. Ostrich or snake skin boots will set you back some bucks. Please don’t wear the spurs. Mine are wall hangers. Just remember - Don’t squat with your spurs on.
My dad used to drive to Mexico to buy eelskin boots. He could get them for a mere $200 there. He grew up on the Rio Grande so he spoke pretty good Spanish. As a teen he used to ride his bicycle across to border to get alcohol.
Texas double whopper though
I'm from Texas and if I ran into you without knowing you, you're accent would get my attention and I'd be ready to hear a short version of your life story. I love meeting people that came from around the world. The place I work at today is like the UN. People from all over the world working towards a shared goal. The company has to have documents in 5 different languages!
Lubbock Texas here!
Same here!
Same! Hi, Clara! LOL
Lived in Lubbock from ‘73-‘83 now I am down here in Odessa. Odessa has a rougher reputation ha and it’s mostly earned that, sigh! Lots of wild itinerant oilfield workers from all over and so on here. My mom lived in Lubbock out toward Ransom Canyon till she passed in 2013, my sister lives in Shallowater! I used to live right off Slide Road near the mall.
@@user-vf1oj9lv3v I say Lubbock because no one knows about Shallowater unless you live here but I live in Shallowater now but grew up in Lubbock.
I'm not sure how it is in other countries, but most of the time, we in Texas love it when people from other places come to visit and want to learn about our home. We also get to ask them about there's it's great.😁
In Texas, state pride is actually a form on *national* pride. The Republic of Texas was an independent nation for 9 years and 11 months (after winning our war of independence from Mexico) before joining the United States by treaty.
If you come in the summer, expect 38 - 43 C temps regularly. With about 80% humidity.
The thing I like about Whataburger is that you can actually make your own burger, you don't have to pick from the menu, tell them what you want on your burger and that is what they make you.
Hey man. From Texas here as well. I'm a former soldier and currently a detective. Your videos are great. If you ever make it down, would love to show you around. (He said rodeo correctly)
You're absolutely right about our pride. Even people from other states in the US get taken back by it. But we love all cultures here. You would definitely be welcomed just like him.
Keep up the great work on your videos.
Listening from Texas. We are getting a lot of new people who have yet to understand how great Texas is. (Note this is home for me, and I have ancestors back to The Republic of Texas, so I might not be totally unbiased. I have lived in a number of other states, and Texas is my first choice.) Not everything is 'great' at all times, but overall it is wonderful.
I didn't understand how great Texas was until I moved here 12 years ago, even told myself when I was younger that I would never live in Texas. Love Texas and I don't ever want to live anywhere but Texas.
I am a perfect example of "I wasn't born in Texas but I got here as soon as I could ' . I lived most of my life in other states, and found joy and beauty everywhere, now that we have lived in Houston for almost 20 years I am a converted Texan! (P.S. I own a good set of cowboy boots and a classic c
Black cowboy hat. In Texas you just wear them on a Tuesday afternoon and nobody even noticed.) 🤠
lol I was born & raised in Wilmington, about half hr south of Philly, but have truly found home in Texas. Been here almost a decade & a half n tell people I am & always have always been a Texan. Mama just gave birth in the wrong state...
I am a native Texan and, in my 70 years, I have never wanted to live anywhere else. Texans are proud and we have many reasons to be. It's great to hear the good impression that he got being here and the good impression you have, just knowing about it. It is the best place to live in the world. Even the summers can't make me want to live anywhere else!
Native Texan here. Yes we are very proud of our state and to be Texans. If you’re going to visit Texas, make sure you go before July and August. Yes it does get hot. We have plenty of lakes, pools and beaches that help and are lots of fun. We fly our American flag 🇺🇸 and our Lone Star State flag on either side of our porch daily. We have amazing Bar B Que and TexMex (Mexican food) also and is a must if you do visit. Texas has beaches, mountains, deserts and Piney green hills too. It is a beautiful state. Tyler Texas is the Rose Capital and has the Azalea 🌺 Trails.
I am a true born and raised Texan - First off visiting Texas and only going to Dallas Ft.Worth is so sad. I hate the city and have never even seen a In-N-Out burger. Texas is about the rural areas away from the cities. Whataburger is common is every small town. Lots of Hunting, Fishing, Lifted 4x4 Trucks, Drinking, Sports, and comradery. All i can say is if you visit Texas get out of the City so you can see our true crazy culture.
The thing is, many Texans hate California transplants. I guess that includes burger chains.
Yeah and Oklahoma has a movement “Don’t California my Oklahoma”. Wish we had T Shirts saying “Don’t California my Texas”.
Have you seen the Babylon Bee’s “Californians move to Texas “ series?
@@WyattRyeSwayThere are shirts that say that, and I've never heard "Don't California my Oklahoma" only ever heard "Don't California my Texas."
I’m a transplant; however, I lived here BECAUSE of Texas values ❤
@@WolfLove89 …..I have not seen the ones about Texas but I live in a rural area. I saw the Okie ones at a rodeo there.
I'm from Amarillo, TX and we absolutely have a lot of pride being from Texas! Since we used to be our own country at one time and how we fought to gain our independence from Mexico is where most of our pride comes from.
Americans have pride in every state they live in. Maybe Texas a little more
As a Texan, yup!
Maybe……….
Maybe? As a Texan, that is a laughable understatement.
I'm also a Texan and we'd love to have you here! Other states don't understand why we like our state so much but we were also our own country beforehand. We fought for freedom from Mexico when they declared the settlers they invited Pirates. It's caused a very interesting and unique culture since. You'd enjoy it!
The only “crazy cult” in the Dallas area was the Branch Davidians in Waco, which is between Dallas and Austin, not all that close to either.
I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could and miss it every time I leave. My family was from NYC and Ohio, and when they both did their military tour thur Texas, they both said thats where they wanted to retire from the military and they did. You can always tell a true Texans outside of Texas, because the state is so big, it comes all the time in a conversation. They will be proud mostly also. I am proud to be a Texans. Texans are world known for be hospitable, polite, and strong headed about owning a gun. Texans and Aussies can get along real well, similar sprits.
Hey my young friend .my family came to Texas from Germany in the 1860s .I'm 65 and 4th generation and my grandkids are 6th generation Texan.
how cool that you european Americans can trace ur fam a few generations back. Being native my family has an oral history of almost 1000 years. How cute u think you've been here long. Bless ur heart.
My paternal grandmother and her family were all Germans who settled in Central Texas. She was actually the first generation to speak English as her first language.
Texan born and raised, no place I would rather be! Got married to the military and moved all over, finally made it back home last year and I've got to say, there is a reason we have so much pride in our state, it's because it truly is the best!
Also, about Wataburger. It is fast food. So if you want a high-level fast food burger, it's fine. However, if you truly want to try a good burger, don't go the fast food route. There are local places in every city that can surve up a thick boy cooked just right with house made sauce that will put all disputes to rest.
Two things:
1. You might already know (and I'm sure lots of other commenters are telling you too!) that Texas actually was an independent country for about 10 years. Hawaii is the only other state that can claim to have been an actual, official country, though a few other states SORT OF were for a little while in various ways. Texas even had a tourism slogan for a while that said "Texas: It's like a whole other country".
2. Shame on those organizers for taking Shaun to In-N-Out! I literally gasped when he said it. I love In-N-Out, but it's absolutely not what they should have been promoting to represent Texas. For that it's 100% Whataburger. (Side note, in my personal opinion, In-N-Out excels in the basics of a perfect burger (great meat, good buns, fresh and tasty toppings), while Whataburger's biggest strength is wonderful variations and customizations, often even leading to things that aren't even technically burgers, like their iconic patty melt. They're very different, but both very good.)
April and October are the best months to come to Texas. In April, you would be able to see the Bluebonnets (State Flower) in Central Texas (The Hill Country), and in October everything is in bloom or just fixin' to turn for the fall leave colors. We have been all over Texas on our Harley, and it is our favorite way to see it. Favorite place to go play is San Antonio. We are native Houstonians.
I’m watching from Texas. But you never would have guessed that 🤣. If you’re afraid of the heat just stay away July and August, and maybe September. But spring or October - November are fine. Also, In-n-Out is popular in Texas, but it’s just not a native Texas thing for when people are emphasizing that. Personally I think Five Guys is best 😂
Propane & Propane Accessories are VERY vital!
Too expensive ugh! Down here in Odessa Texas Burger is my fave!
Most Texans know that the best burgers are the ones that we make at home. As a lifelong Texan, I haven't experienced much dry heat in Texas. The really high humidity is what makes it so hot. If you come here, try to avoid coming in July and August. If you want a more Texan atmosphere, visit Fort Worth instead of Dallas. Texas is the only state that was once a country.
I’m a Houston, Texas native living in the 5,280! That Is Denver, Colorado to you sea level dwellers lol! 5280’ is a mile high above sea level. Dry heat in the summer, usually around 15-30% humidity! It gets hot here, believe me! But nothing like that Texas Heat I remember growing up!
We get all the dry heat up here in Amarillo. Y'all hogging all the water down south. Lol
It's true about In-n-Out burger...it's Californian. And they don't even have bacon available! Definitely Whataburger if you're in Texas! I think most people who go to In-n-Out chain in Texas are from out of state :)
I'm watching from Texas! Texans are very proud. It was originally an independent country before it applied for statehood.
Texan here and I watch you all the time. I live just north of Austin in Central Texas in the Texas Hill Country. The pic of me w sunglasses is from downtown Austin. In and Out Burgers is OK, but do not understand all the fuss, but LOVE Whataburger. Hell ya we are friendly, dammit!! Why not? We have Texas, food like Whataburger AND Tex-Mex, barbecue, our music, Bluebonnets in bloom right now and pecan pie....
Yes, the flowers. All the reaction video's of visitors to Texas, and they never mention the flowers.
@@arielview6601 Thanks, Texas wildflowers are central to Texas and something I would greatly miss, if not here.
I’m a born n raised Native Texan! We currently live in Denver, Colorado (wife’s a Denver native) and I fly my TEXAS flag proudly next to my American flag outside on the side of my house! Have three pairs of boots and 4 cowboy hats! I’ll never change how I grew up in my small town about 25 miles from Houston, Texas!
I had a college professor who told me that American traveling oversees when asked will say they're from America except those from California and those from Texas. As a Californian I found that is true. When asked I said I was from California without even thinking about it. 😂
You know, I've never realized that! But there's truth in what you said :) When asked where I'm from, I don't immediately think "I'm American"... my mind just goes "I'm Texan!"
I always say American first, but quickly add my home state (Ohio). The US is so geographically and culturally diverse that I feel compelled to specify what area I'm from.
Born, raised and proud Texan here! I am so proud of my state. 🤘🏻😝🤘🏻
Proud Texan here. I live north of Austin. It is the greatest country in the United States of America. Most Texans don't go to In-n-Out. It's a burger chain that is okay but why overpay to eat when you can get a much better burger and hospitality at Whataburger
We would be happy to welcome you to Texas! Aside of the diplomatic front, there's so many fun and cultural activities to take part in. Pow Wow's at local reservations, floating the river in New Braunfels, climbing Enchanted Rock, Camping in Bend, cruising the Hill Country in the Spring, Texas Motor Speedway, Texas Ranger baseball games, Great Wolf Lodge, Tex-Mex food and yes, Whataburger. There is so much more...it's hard to list it all.
I'm not 100% sure, but I think the cult he's talking about is The Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas. (Dr. Pepper was created in Waco, funnily enough). I'd highly recommend Wendigoon's video on the topic.
Actually Dublin, TX
Texan here. Who actually lived in Edinburgh, Scotland for a year! Fun video to watch!!
Galveston Texas here.
Tiki Island, for a couple years, here.