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In Texas, we all know how hot it can get. Sometimes walking outside feels like swimming in an oven. One Imgur user noted that during the summer Mother Nature can the grilling maven's best friend.
In Texas, we all know how hot it can get. Sometimes walking outside feels like swimming in an oven. One Imgur user noted that during the summer Mother Nature can the grilling maven's best friend.
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The good, the bad and the ugly of Texas stereotypes
The good, the bad and the ugly of Texas stereotypes
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Texas women all have big hair: You may have heard the quote, "The bigger the hair, the closer to God." Well, much of Texas is muggy and the humidity won't even allow that.
Texas women all have big hair: You may have heard the quote, "The bigger the hair, the closer to God." Well, much of Texas is muggy and the humidity won't even allow that.
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We all ride horses to work or school: Luckily, personal vehicles, bikes and public transportation exist and all those things navigate highways better than horses.
We all ride horses to work or school: Luckily, personal vehicles, bikes and public transportation exist and all those things navigate highways better than horses.
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We all live in the country: Even though it's not often seen in movies or television shows set in Texas, there are actual cities, skyscrapers and Starbucks here.
We all live in the country: Even though it's not often seen in movies or television shows set in Texas, there are actual cities, skyscrapers and Starbucks here.
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Texas is one big, flat field: We've got mountains and valleys, too, guys. Just check out Big Bend National Park.
Texas is one big, flat field: We've got mountains and valleys, too, guys. Just check out Big Bend National Park.
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All Texans are cowboys: This is a stock image that comes up when you type "Texas man." I wish I was kidding. Not everyone wears a cowboy hat and cowboy boots, especially with a suit.
All Texans are cowboys: This is a stock image that comes up when you type "Texas man." I wish I was kidding. Not everyone wears a cowboy hat and cowboy boots, especially with a suit.
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We all thrive on chicken fried steak: Thank you, Zac Brown Band, for reiterating this with your song "Chicken Fried." Sure, it's delicious, but our diet incorporates more diverse foods, as well.
We all thrive on chicken fried steak: Thank you, Zac Brown Band, for reiterating this with your song "Chicken Fried." Sure, it's delicious, but our diet incorporates more diverse foods, as well.
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We're all in the oil business: Not everyone is a character out of ABC's "Blood and Oil." It may be a major industry here, but not all of us are trying to take over our family's Black Gold money.
We're all in the oil business: Not everyone is a character out of ABC's "Blood and Oil." It may be a major industry here, but not all of us are trying to take over our family's Black Gold money.
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We're a little naive and ignorant: Texas has several highly ranked universities and houses NASA. We're pretty smart in these parts.
We're a little naive and ignorant: Texas has several highly ranked universities and houses NASA. We're pretty smart in these parts.
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We eat, sleep and breathe football: Sure, football plays a bigger role in Texas culture than most states but it doesn't dictate all of our lives. "Varsity Blues" and "Friday Night Lights" would say otherwise.
We eat, sleep and breathe football: Sure, football plays a bigger role in Texas culture than most states but it doesn't dictate all of our lives. "Varsity Blues" and "Friday Night Lights" would say otherwise.
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We all love country music: Texas Country may be its own genre but so is chopped-and-screwed rap which originated in Houston.
We all love country music: Texas Country may be its own genre but so is chopped-and-screwed rap which originated in Houston.
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We want to be on our own: You may have noticed an unusual amount of "Secede" bumper stickers with the Texas flag. Not many of those people are serious, though.
We want to be on our own: You may have noticed an unusual amount of "Secede" bumper stickers with the Texas flag. Not many of those people are serious, though.
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All Texans are friendly: We're even called "The Friendly State." Ask a stranger for directions or a food recommendation and you'll see why.
All Texans are friendly: We're even called "The Friendly State." Ask a stranger for directions or a food recommendation and you'll see why.
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Texans love their guns: If you ask a Texan how many guns they own, don't be surprised if the answer is none. Not every Texas is a gun enthusiast.
Texans love their guns: If you ask a Texan how many guns they own, don't be surprised if the answer is none. Not every Texas is a gun enthusiast.
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Always wear sunglasses
Unless your willing to go blind from walking outside in Texas.
Always wear sunglasses
Photo: Kraig Scarbinsky/Getty Images Unless your willing to go blind from walking outside in Texas.
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Have tiny wipers installed on your glasses
The humidity is so intense it might as well be raining.
Have tiny wipers installed on your glasses
Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images The humidity is so intense it might as well be raining.
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Merging is a full contact activity
It lacks all sense of finesse or artistry. Seriously consider shopping for your next vehicle at the national guard used Humvee sale.
It lacks all sense of finesse or artistry. Seriously consider shopping for your next vehicle at the national guard used Humvee sale.
Merging is a full contact activity
It lacks all sense of finesse or artistry. Seriously consider shopping for your next vehicle at the national guard used Humvee sale.
Photo: Getty Images It lacks all sense of finesse or artistry. Seriously consider shopping for your next vehicle at the national guard used Humvee sale.
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Put a kiddie pool filled with ice in your car
You can sit on it while you drive, because it seems that car ACs like to go out in the middle of summer, and you won't die from heat exhaustion.
Put a kiddie pool filled with ice in your car
Photo: Hill Street Studios/Getty Images/Blend Images You can sit on it while you drive, because it seems that car ACs like to go out in the middle of summer, and you won't die from heat exhaustion.
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Have everything delivered
That way you will never have to leave your house and deal with the face-melting heat.
Have everything delivered
Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images/Hero Images That way you will never have to leave your house and deal with the face-melting heat.
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Mentally accept you will never be dry
I don't care what part of the south you've lived in, visited, or were born in- the Bayou City is double, no, triple the humidity and heat that you have ever experienced.
I don't care what part of the south you've lived in, visited, or were born in- the Bayou City is double, no, triple the humidity and heat that you have ever experienced.
Mentally accept you will never be dry
I don't care what part of the south you've lived in, visited, or were born in- the Bayou City is double, no, triple the humidity and heat that you have ever experienced.
Photo: Image Source/Getty Images/Image Source I don't care what part of the south you've lived in, visited, or were born in- the Bayou City is double, no, triple the humidity and heat that you have ever experienced.
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Have a wardrobe mostly composed of bathing suits:
That way you can be prepared when you walk outside in summer and change your mind about wearing real clothes.
Have a wardrobe mostly composed of bathing suits:
Photo: Felix Sanchez, Getty Images That way you can be prepared when you walk outside in summer and change your mind about wearing real clothes.
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Summer is sweater weather
It may be Satan's armpit outside, but inside it's a nice -62 degrees and your sweat is going to freeze as soon as you walk indoors.
Summer is sweater weather
Photo: Anidimi / Fotolia It may be Satan's armpit outside, but inside it's a nice -62 degrees and your sweat is going to freeze as soon as you walk indoors.
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Parks are not for daytime activities
In other states children pretend the ground is hot lava, in Texas that slide might as well be.
In other states children pretend the ground is hot lava, in Texas that slide might as well be.
Parks are not for daytime activities
In other states children pretend the ground is hot lava, in Texas that slide might as well be.
Photo: David Hopper, Freelance In other states children pretend the ground is hot lava, in Texas that slide might as well be.
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Understand that driving is not synonymous with getting somewhere
Here we don't learn how to drive, we learn to stop and go. And if you're anywhere near 290, you might as well keep a board game or some books with you because that is basically a parking lot with lanes.
lessUnderstand that driving is not synonymous with getting somewhere
Photo: Houston TranStar Here we don't learn how to drive, we learn to stop and go. And if you're anywhere near 290, you might as well keep a board game or some books with
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Frozen drink? Oh you mean frozen alcohol
Because in Texas, everything is better cold and boozy.
Frozen drink? Oh you mean frozen alcohol
Photo: Facebook Because in Texas, everything is better cold and boozy.
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Know the lingo
Don't walk around saying "soda pop" or "you guys." No. The words you are looking for are "coke" and "y'all."
Know the lingo
Photo: Getty Images Don't walk around saying "soda pop" or "you guys." No. The words you are looking for are "coke" and "y'all."
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Be bald:
For real. I don't care if you're a man or a woman. It is too dang hot to have a full head of hair.
Be bald:
Photo: SGranitz, Getty Images For real. I don't care if you're a man or a woman. It is too dang hot to have a full head of hair.
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Own a kayak (or something similar)
You never know when you're going to have to row to work.
Own a kayak (or something similar)
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle You never know when you're going to have to row to work.
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Know that not eating is not an option
You will become a foodie, gain 500 pounds and like it. End of discussion.
Know that not eating is not an option
Photo: Alison Cook You will become a foodie, gain 500 pounds and like it. End of discussion.
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Buy your hurricane supplies early
If you wait until a hurricane is imminent, you're going to have to battle long lines and shortages of essential items, like beer...and oreos.
Buy your hurricane supplies early
Photo: Gary Coronado, Staff If you wait until a hurricane is imminent, you're going to have to battle long lines and shortages of essential items, like beer...and oreos.
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Invest in an armor suit
It's the only way you'll be able to deter the mosquitoes.
Invest in an armor suit
Photo: Freudenthal Verhagen/Getty Images It's the only way you'll be able to deter the mosquitoes.
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Mentally prepare yourself for third degree burns
Even if you have a steering wheel cover or windshield sun shade.
Mentally prepare yourself for third degree burns
Photo: Sola Deo Gloria/Getty Images Even if you have a steering wheel cover or windshield sun shade.
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Understand that weather in Texas does not exist
As in, you need to be ready for all four seasons at any given moment because they can all happen in a span of 24 hours.
Understand that weather in Texas does not exist
Photo: Meme Generator, Tumblr, QuickMeme As in, you need to be ready for all four seasons at any given moment because they can all happen in a span of 24 hours.
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Replace all your makeup or lotion with sunscreen
It doesn't matter what color your skin is, here in Texas you're going to burn.
Replace all your makeup or lotion with sunscreen
Photo: Buster Dean, Staff Photographer It doesn't matter what color your skin is, here in Texas you're going to burn.
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Learn to accept pit stains
Become one with your sweat. It's gross, but it's not going anywhere so you might as well learn to love it.
Learn to accept pit stains
Photo: Paula Winkler/Getty Images/fStop Become one with your sweat. It's gross, but it's not going anywhere so you might as well learn to love it.
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Arm yourself with hairspray
Unless you want to walk around looking like this.
Arm yourself with hairspray
Unless you want to walk around looking like this.
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Keep rain boots with you at all times
You never know when monsoon season will strike and you'll have to wade home because the roads decided to become rivers.
Keep rain boots with you at all times
Photo: Darron Cummings, AP You never know when monsoon season will strike and you'll have to wade home because the roads decided to become rivers.
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Always have duct tape in your car
You never know when something will decide to melt off and you'll need a quick fix.
Always have duct tape in your car
Photo: Nicholas Eveleigh/Getty Images You never know when something will decide to melt off and you'll need a quick fix.
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Own at least three good outfits
That way you'll look awesome on the three days out of the year where the weather is nice.
Own at least three good outfits
Photo: Image Source/Getty Images/Image Source That way you'll look awesome on the three days out of the year where the weather is nice.
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Not all critters are created equal
Spring floods push out alligators, snakes and cockroaches. Some critters are deadly, some may or may not be and others should be killed with fire.
Spring floods push out alligators, snakes and cockroaches. Some critters are deadly, some may or may not be and others should be killed with fire.
Not all critters are created equal
Spring floods push out alligators, snakes and cockroaches. Some critters are deadly, some may or may not be and others should be killed with fire.
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Staff Spring floods push out alligators, snakes and cockroaches. Some critters are deadly, some may or may not be and others should be killed with fire.
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This is how hot it is in Texas
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A Texas Imgur user has posted a photo onto the Texas Reddit outpost of the moment just before he cranked up his grill this week in his backyard, about 30 miles north of Houston.
Before it was lit, the temperature inside it was 150 degrees Fahrenheit. That's good enough to warm up a meal, and nearly hot enough to cook a steak -- medium rare -- if set inside for half an hour or so.
So yes, when someone asks you how how it is in Texas, let them know that you can cook a meal inside a closed grill when the sun is at its most punishing.
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Cars, as we have learned, can also get unbearably hot when the sun beats down, leading to deaths of animals and people.
The user said that his grill is stored on his covered back porch but the lid is above the wainscoting so it does get some afternoon sun.
This makes us wonder if sales of "sun ovens" have skyrocketed in Texas this year.