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

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

[ScottWalkerForPresident2016]

If you’re Norwegian or happen to spend a lot of time around Norwegians, then this fact that absolutely blew our minds might not be news to you—but apparently the word “Texas” is slang for “crazy” or “wild,” as in, “the end of the [whatever sport they play in Norway] game was totally Texas!”

[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”