Norwegians Use The Word “Texas” As Slang To Mean “Crazy”

Texas Monthly ^ | 10/20/2015 | Dan Solomon

[dfwgator]

When we travel abroad and people ask us where we’re from, I always say “Texas”. I don’t say we’re Americans.

[Anitius Severinus Boethius]

Hank Hill: Bobby, never make fun of your grandpa. He lost his shins defending Texas from the Japanese in World War Two.

[Slyfox]

There are two TV shows the Germans and the Brits really like, "Dallas" and "King of the HIll"

Both are total Texan.

[ponygirl]

From the people who eat rotting fish. On purpose.

[A Navy Vet]

Works for me.

God Bless Texas.

[A Navy Vet]

"I’ve always been crazy but it keeps me from going insane.- Waylon Jennings."

"Nobody knows if it's something to bless or to blame;
"So far I ain't found a rhyme or a reason to change;
"I've always been crazy but it's kept me from going insane.

Perfect! Thanks for the memory that identified my early life.

[sagar]

Breivik went Texas over there.

[Pelham]

They must say ‘Texas’ because they haven’t heard of Florida. Or California for that matter.

[a fool in paradise]

That’s Right, You’re Not From Texas...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQoXnz3h_FE

[JoeDetweiler]

Seems to me we use the phrase “Wild West” pretty much the same way.

[july4thfreedomfoundation]

As a kid and as an adult, I never really liked cartoons.

With one exception....”King of the Hill.”

[Mark17]

It is actually a compliment to us Texans. We got a reputation for being party animals in Norway.

I knew three Norwegian Air Force pilots, when I was in Germany. Those dudes were really Texas.

[Jeff Chandler]

So they say ‘Texas’ as if it means ‘Florida’? That’s Florida!

What a Zonie.

[Reno89519]

Shouldn’t they focus on Waco (pronounced whacko)?

[eartick]

I always say “Texas”. I don’t say we’re Americans.

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Yeah, Texas....a whole nuther Country and should be.

Secede Today. Tomorrow may be to late and that would be Texas.

[justa-hairyape]

Dear Norwaynian,

You ain't seen crazy yet.

[Calpublican]

Well, that’s just totally Viking!

[bjorn14]

Not too mention they ‘discovered’ North America 500 years before Columbus.

[bjorn14]

I have heard Americans say “I am going to go Viking on your a*s”