21 February 2008

Hometown Representing?

Home is defined by many different things. I've told my wife that home is wherever she and I sleep together (no I don't mean that sexually). Now, my home is in the USA. I could be more specific, but this is the Internet. However, Bartlesville will always be home to me. If you doubt this statement examine the next sentence. I still have my Alma Mater's website (BHS) on my Links bar at the top of my browser...really!
Any time I watch TV or hear the news about anything in Oklahoma, I get giddy. Yes, I said it: Giddy!

Just look at some of the most famous people from OK (and if you don't know them, let me slap you around):

If you don't know them - shame on you! However, some people you may not know yet are "representing" in current reality TV shows: American Idol and America's Next Top Model.

Alaina Whitaker from American Idol looks strangely similar to my personal favorite American Idol Winner (pictured above - and yes she is my personal favorite because she is from Oklahoma not just because she's attractive), but what is more incredible is that she, too, is from OK. She just lives further west than that blond bombshell did.
Then there is Amis from ANTM. She is actually from my home town!

I got home for lunch today and the first thing Jesica said to me was, "There is a girl on here from Bartlesville!" I didn't even take off my shoes. I just sat on the couch and scanned the women surrounding Tyra for someone I knew. I thought I might know her. Every time I go into the Super Wal-Mart I see at least 3 people I know...even after living in So Cal for 8 years!
There is a problem though. Not everyone in Bartlesville is like Amis. So, when she was shown to say some incredibly quirky things I was thoroughly embarrased, wishing that she hadn't given Bartlesville as her hometown. So, here is a shout-out to Amis:

If you don't like your hometown, say you're from somewhere else and save me the shame of having to explain why someone from there would be so full of condemnation for a city I love...jerk.

3 comments:

Justin & Kamie said...

Do all people in Oklahoma decide that the letter 'G' is optional? Just wondering because Justin has picked up this silly little accent where he says "Mornin'" "Rainin'" etc.

It's funny right now while he is in OKC, but I will be forced to slap the shit out of that silly little accent if it carries back over the border.

:)

Unknown said...

Yes, nobody uses "G's" and sometimes "T's" are left out as well. No one says "Ain't." More than likely one would say, "No, I ain' honna ee tha sushi shih." Please notice I was careful not to swear...

Daniel T said...

Evan, I didn't know you had your own blog! Anyway, I'll add you to my blog index and I'll be checking out all of your archived posts. Hope you're well.