TEXAS Opponaut roll call \m/

"EL_ULY" (uly) 10/24/2013 at 16:45 • Filed to: TEXAS

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Foreigners (non Texans) need not apply.

Please if you can so kindly type what city you are in.

Im from Houston (northside, and Heights) but lived in San Anotnio for a couple years. Yet, i pretty much know all of Texas from Weslaco, Fort Hancock, Tioga, Amarillo, back down to Bridge City, and all of the big cities.

and now a TEXAS jam and a small steak dinner for all the haters (Phil was made an honorary Texan) :]

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 16:49

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Checking in live from Houston at Beltway 8 and 249.

MauritiusMauritia > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 16:50

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Seriously, lots of people who hate on Texas just from reading other biased people's reasoning. Sure there are some fuck ups from time to time [people, legislature, etc] but what place doesn't have that!?

I found this hilarious post that references Gawker's noted hate of Texas.

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2011…

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 16:50

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Dallas, here.

Jayhawk Jake > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 16:53

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Your headline and first line are why I try to disassociate myself from Texas.

Nothing against you or other texans, but while I'm all for state pride Texas takes it to a somewhat ridiculous, arrogant level.

I grew up in Houston, it was okay if you ignore the weather, the traffic, the cost, the smell, the immensity, the people...

I live in Kansas now, and have for basically 6 years. So far I've found it generally more pleasant than Texas ever was.

I still go back a few times a year, I don't out right hate it or anything, but I'm glad to call Kansas my home now

More Power!!and also some brakes. > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 16:55

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Right here, Austin checking in.

EL_ULY > Jayhawk Jake 10/24/2013 at 16:58

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its all cool sir. I did read your comment on your FP and yes, it does get to caveman levels sometimes lol :] Bad apples in every state. Just curious about our fellow Jalops to maybe have a meeting point at COTA next month or one of many automotive events "round these parts" :]

EL_ULY > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) 10/24/2013 at 16:59

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lol, your right down the street :]

Viking03 > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 17:00

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Corpus Christi checking in.

EL_ULY > Viking03 10/24/2013 at 17:01

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awesome sir \m/

EL_ULY > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney 10/24/2013 at 17:01

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yes sir \m/

EL_ULY > More Power!!and also some brakes. 10/24/2013 at 17:02

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awesome buddy \m/

pdthedeuce > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 17:03

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Beaumont , at your service.

EL_ULY > MauritiusMauritia 10/24/2013 at 17:03

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Hakuna Matata sir, we are growing and our population rising with educated people no less. Technology, Medical, and Oil. Plus... ha ha we have F1 :]

EL_ULY > pdthedeuce 10/24/2013 at 17:04

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was just there last weekend, love the far east \m/

Viking03 > Jayhawk Jake 10/24/2013 at 17:08

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Sorry to hear that. A lot of people don't get the Texas way. I lived in a couple of other places, but always wanted to come back. Good luck in your new country.

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 17:13

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We've also got the MD Anderson Cancer Center. There's also great car culture down here. I don't know what the other cities in Texas get in terms of large and popular auto events other than an auto show and Austin's F1 racing, but I know Houston hosts the Lamborghini Festival and Ferrari Festival, as well as TX2K. So that's another plus for being in Texas if you live in or close to Houston.

ATX211 > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 17:38

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Checking in from just south of Lady Bird in Austin.

2ndstorer > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 17:45

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McKinney checking in.

Grew up north of Houston in Kingwood. Love this state!

IJustWantMyZBack > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 17:46

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San Marcos, checking in.

On a Texas related note, my friends and I will be heading to Texas Mile to go check it out this weekend.

desertdog5051 > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 17:54

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Unfortunately, most Texans get caught up in the stereotype/hype that they are better than others. Got news for you f—-heads. You ain't no fricking different that the rest of the US.

You are a lot like most people who start reading Jalopnik on a regular basis. In no time, they are convinced that the only real car on the planet is a compact, diesel, manual, wagon. Why? Because it was told to them. Same thing.

How come you never tell how you got beat up so bad by the Mexicans? Hmmm... that would not fit the stereotype, would it. Humility is not so bad. Try it.

ttyymmnn > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 17:54

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Austin checking in. I know of a handful of other Austin Oppoites: Chairman Kaga, Steph Schrader, Clown Shoe Pilot. I went to grad school in Houston. I liked it, for the most part. See my take on Texas from this post earlier today.

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PatBateman > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 17:57

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Sugar Land here. Born in Port Arthur (family is all originally from Orange and Bridge City), raised primarily in Beaumont, HS in Austin, finished college at good ole UH.

I've seen a few people talk about how Texans are way too proud of their home state several times. I understand how people think that we might be a bit on the loony side with it, too. However, the first sentence of your post (Foreigners need not apply) is something we obviously say in jest. This state was born with a strong sense of pride. People came here after being invited by the Mexican government to help build the province, they fought Santa Ana when he revoked the Constitution of 1824, and paid for their land with the blood of the Texas Army.

My family moved to this state in 1826 and fought in the Texas Revolution (Battles: Grass Fight and the Alamo). My great x5 grandfather has a historical marker next to his grave in Georgetown due to his service in the Texas Army and his positions in the Republic's government. My ancestors have helped better this state for 187 years as judges, JPs, lawmen, local government officials, and businessmen. So if I seem overly proud of Texas and take offense when someone besmirches an area that my entire family has spent almost two centuries selflessly building into a better place... Well then, my apologies.

CKeffer > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 18:02

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Houston here, Cinco Ranch area specifically, though I grew up in Spring, and graduated from Klein High School.

EL_ULY > ATX211 10/24/2013 at 18:03

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yup' good ol' ATX211, seen you round these parts, \m/ horns in the air dude

CKeffer > Jayhawk Jake 10/24/2013 at 18:07

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Out of curiosity, what part of Houston? You're probably the 3rd person I've heard say that, but other than areas near refinery row near Texas City, or occasional sewage backups, I've never experienced it smelling bad. That said I grew up on the north end of town, and now live out near katy, so maybe that has something to do with it. Have to agree on the humidity though, that shit sucks!

MauritiusMauritia > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) 10/24/2013 at 18:08

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There are tons of meet ups, clubs and festivals in the DFW area for enthusiasts of every car brand and type. Texans seem to have a huge following on some of these Gawker sites, which probably is why so many non Texans are combative with everything Texas. Plus Hardibro from Jalopnik and Leslie from Gizmodo are from Texas.

getchapopcorn > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 18:11

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In America, we say "you're." I suggest you foreigners take note.

ATX211 > ttyymmnn 10/24/2013 at 18:12

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Austin here too. I read your post earlier, and have a pretty similar outlook. I am a little harder on Houston, but I am from there, then went to Dallas, Los Angeles, then Orange County, CA, and finally back to Austin and liked all of them better. Probably just because I am from the outskirts of Houston (Cypress).

Austin's weather could be better, hell I would actually pay for rain at this point, and the traffic is disgraceful, but it is a beautiful place to live.

EL_ULY > PatBateman 10/24/2013 at 18:13

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dude that's badass. its all good sir, always great hearing Texas history. My family if traced back as far enough as remembered were from the Corpus Christi area at time of Tejas-Coahuila. During the revolution and Spanish American war, my family (fathers side) were set as Texans as the lines were moved then soon after moving back into northern and central Mexico. If you've ever been to Kingsville, General Cavazos is actually my grandpa's cousin, not sure what he is to me lol. Cool stuff dude, see ya at F1 next month \m/

PatBateman > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 18:16

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Good history on your side as well. I just read up on the earlier Texas post and yes, there seems to be a lot of misconceptions regarding this state. Now if we could only raise deep East Texas' status a bit...

EL_ULY > desertdog5051 10/24/2013 at 18:17

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wow, never expected this from you desertdog5051. So many automotive events in Texas that a little unity and community searching wasn't too much to ask. My family personally fought in both side of not only the revolution but in the Spanish American war. My fiance is from Mexico DF, not irony at all. I really dont want to get into a history lesson here just simply trying to if anything have a little meeting point at COTA. But all are welcomed of course. No stereotypical and caveman like Texans here buddy :]

EL_ULY > IJustWantMyZBack 10/24/2013 at 18:19

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I KNOOOOWWW, i cant go though, flying out to Mexico DF to see my fiance. Like i've said way too many times, maybe next year :]

EL_ULY > ttyymmnn 10/24/2013 at 18:21

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nice, i guess we'll have a little meeting point at COTA lol , kickass and horns up \m/

EL_ULY > getchapopcorn 10/24/2013 at 18:23

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lol duh right, not really use to a keyboard to be honest (not an excuse), but thanks anyways Ms. Cooper (my 12th grade English teacher)

EL_ULY > CKeffer 10/24/2013 at 18:24

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nice! Been looking at homes in that area, hate house shopping :(

EL_ULY > 2ndstorer 10/24/2013 at 18:26

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McKinney is rad dude, definatly an awesome place and not too far from the resources of the city

desertdog5051 > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 18:29

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Did not intend to insinuate all Texans. Just the few who give the rest a bad name. I have been to your fair state many times and always enjoyed the people I met, the food I ate and the venues I visited. It was the few dicks that ruin it for everyone else.

EL_ULY > PatBateman 10/24/2013 at 18:39

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very true sir

SWITAWI > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 18:49

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New Braunfels checking in (from the office in San Antonio, lol)

SWITAWI > IJustWantMyZBack 10/24/2013 at 18:54

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In my hometown! I guess if Beeville's going to be known for something, it might as well be the Texas Mile! Too bad I'll be otherwise occupied at the Majestic Theatre on Saturday... Mom always gets first priority.

EL_ULY > desertdog5051 10/24/2013 at 18:59

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of course buddy, and they tick me off also a bunch.

EL_ULY > SWITAWI 10/24/2013 at 19:01

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heck yeah dude, cant wait til tubin season :]

Blast some ZZ Top on the way home, you'll be on I-35 for a while lol :]

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > MauritiusMauritia 10/24/2013 at 19:09

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I always forget Dallas has Jotech. Those guys are gnarly. I hope to spend some decent time in Dallas when I get older and experience the car culture there as well as check out all the tuners in each city in Texas.

I can't imagine what it's like for people who are enthusiastic about cars all around the world but live no where near any sort of place that has something to get excited about.

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 19:11

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Strange, my 12th grade theatre arts teacher was a Mr. Cooper. He was also the director for our school plays.

Frank Grimes > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 19:17

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I lived in texass for 2 years all around the metroplex mckinney irving mostly. I miss the food.

Jayhawk Jake > CKeffer 10/24/2013 at 19:18

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Bellaire. Go spend some time in a less populous area and then you'll notice when you return

EL_ULY > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) 10/24/2013 at 19:27

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spoooky lol :]

EL_ULY > Frank Grimes 10/24/2013 at 19:28

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oh yeah the food. My signature Jalopnik move lol :]

Alex Murel > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 20:07

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Looks like I'm the only one representing College Station in here.

Bubbles22 > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 20:11

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Texas is a large state, so if each state had a 1% douche quota, we would have more than most just by the math. Add that to the the "don't mess with Texas", "we could secede", Texas could be split into up to 5 states", "we were once our own country", yahoos, and we end up with more than our share. Having said that, Texas has an aura that most, if not all, other states lack. I blame John Wayne.

EL_ULY > Bubbles22 10/24/2013 at 20:38

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That was interesting lol. Good point as far as size. And its only getting bigger. So many people (educated none the less) are moving here for the obvious reasons. Either way horns up sir \m/

EL_ULY > Alex Murel 10/24/2013 at 20:43

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You have quite a responsibility then it seems. To stop asshatary and promote proper motoring. We all got your back partner, plus you have such an awesome track soo close. Motorcycle racing tomorrow and Saturday I believe.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > CKeffer 10/24/2013 at 20:52

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Houston, Seven Meadows/Cinco Ranch. See you around sometime, neighbor.

Alex Murel > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 22:17

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Yup, I think I'm gonna go there for their race driving school in November. Unfortunately I work tomorrow and Saturday so no motorcycle racing for me.

EL_ULY > Alex Murel 10/24/2013 at 22:27

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or Texas Mile down in Beeville :(

CKeffer > EL_ULY 10/24/2013 at 23:11

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LOL, yeah it can be a pain. I promise that it's worth it though.

blackchair > EL_ULY 10/25/2013 at 01:09

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Born and raised in San Antonio. But, just recently moved out of state. My heart will always be in Texas, though, along with my friends and family. I miss the BBQ, Shiner beers, 1 week of winter, and awesome cheap mexican food.

SWITAWI > EL_ULY 10/25/2013 at 08:46

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More like Bob Schneider or The Scabs for me these days. Though, since we are mired in the middle of fall semester traffic I've been branching out to Phantogram, Shiny Toy Guns, and Vacationer for the commute lately. Keeps me from raging at traffic idiots so much.

EL_ULY > blackchair 10/25/2013 at 09:27

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...and Whataburger, Bill Miller :'( Well sir, good luck where ever you are. I lived in Sananto from 07-11. Good times sir. I guess for every 1,000 coming here 1 has to go. If you are ever here for any auto event, you know where to find us. Horns up \m/

EL_ULY > SWITAWI 10/25/2013 at 09:32

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i bet it does, just checked out some of their work, cool jams. Im more from ol' Stevie to Pantera kinda dude, but what ever helps from going off on these motorists lol. Especially on the weekends.

SWITAWI > EL_ULY 10/25/2013 at 09:43

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It's either that or the i-Gun app...

Love that video, lol.

EL_ULY > SWITAWI 10/25/2013 at 10:01

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LOL yup :]

texasfordfan > EL_ULY 10/30/2013 at 17:44

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Austin Aggie fan here

EL_ULY > texasfordfan 10/30/2013 at 17:57

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kickass dude :] Headed to F1 next month?

texasfordfan > EL_ULY 10/30/2013 at 18:04

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I wish was, but I am too busy with work and school.

Not a Sunburst Miata > EL_ULY 12/08/2013 at 00:27

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Dallas checking in!

EL_ULY > Not a Sunburst Miata 12/08/2013 at 00:34

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sweeet, i'll put you down. Stay warm buddy

Not a Sunburst Miata > EL_ULY 12/08/2013 at 02:18

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Haha I haven't left my apartment in 24 hours. Except this morning to go pick up GT6. I didn't even go to the SMU football game this morning and I live a block away from campus haha

EL_ULY > Not a Sunburst Miata 12/08/2013 at 14:06

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Lol dayum, well GT6 should take up most of your day