What's it Really Like Living in Oklahoma?

With Lawton, Fort Sill being a Military town we get people from all over the world that come here and for a lot of them, it's the first time they've ever been to Oklahoma. Naturally, they have lots of questions and some concerns especially if all they know about the Sooner State is crazy weather and tornadoes.

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If you're not from here you can see why others might be a little scared, or have some pretty funny ideas about Oklahoma and what it's like living here. I'm sure you've had your fair share of people asking questions or making hilarious statements if you've been in Oklahoma for a while, or are Okie born and bred.

Hit play on the video below to answer the question "What's it like living in Oklahoma?"

You have to hit play on the video above from the YouTube channel Nick Johnson. He does all these cool videos "Unboxing America" giving facts and funny commentary on what it's like to live in different states.

"Unboxing Oklahoma: What it's Like Living in Oklahoma" is pure internet gold! Of course, it's loaded with all the usual funny assumptions about the Sooner State and all the stereotypes of people and lifestyles.

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It's obvious that Nick Johnson isn't from Oklahoma, he may have never traveled to the state before so we get his out-of-state thoughts and assumptions which are hilarious. Don't get me wrong some of what he's bringing up and talking about is absolutely true. However, a lot of what he's saying is pure B.S. but funny.

Nick discusses tornadoes of course, but he also goes into all kinds of other funny subjects and observations. From land types, people, vehicles, accents, guns, and churches to sports he covers it all. Most are accurate, but others are way off. So if you're new to Oklahoma or planning to move here don't believe everything you hear or see about the Sooner State. I'd say it's a great place to live and raise a family in my humble opinion.

Things You'll Need in Your Oklahoma Tornado Prep Kit

Even though the odds of your life being affected by a tornado are extremely thin, there's no harm in being prepared with basic necessities. Even if the storm misses your home you could still find yourself without power or water for days to weeks. Here's a quick rundown on the basics every home should have for tornado season in Oklahoma.

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25 hilarious Oklahoma personalized tags DENIED by the DMV

A great way to personalize your vehicle is with a custom license plate. There are some pretty creative and funny tags running around the Sooner State. Some are easy to get, others will have you scratching your head trying to figure it out what it says. Personalized plates are very popular and we're seeing more of them on the road every day. However, there are some rules and restrictions when it comes to what you can and can't put on your plate. If it's considered obscene, vulgar, demeaning, or includes any mention of drugs, alcohol, or illegal activities it will be DENIED. Check out the photo gallery below of some of the most hilarious tags that were rejected by the Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles. WARNING: some of these could be considered offensive so if you're easily offended proceed with caution. You have been officially warned.

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Weird and Wild Pets You Can Have In Oklahoma

When it comes to the topic of exotic and wild animals in Oklahoma, there is a very short list of things you can't own as a pet... but there are ways around almost all the red tape in the Sooner State.

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Top 10 safest towns & cities in Oklahoma

These 10 Oklahoma towns and cities have been ranked and named as the safest in the entire Sooner State. If you're looking for someplace to move, retire or visit and are worried about crime, these are the safest places. They have some of the lowest crime rates in the state, some have the lowest in the Nation according to FBI crime statistics. Most of the cities and towns that made the top 10 safest places year are located in the southwest central portion of the state. One town made it to the top of the list at #1 for its 5th or 6th time.

Gallery Credit: Don "Critter" Brown