The Texanist: Are Hot Sauce and Salsa the Same Thing?
A Fort Worth man can’t bottle up his confusion any longer.
Since July 2007, the Texanist has taught many a well-intentioned Texan how to properly conduct him- or herself. Is it ever okay to ask somebody how many acres he has? Is it acceptable to spit tobacco juice at the office? Can one have too many Texas-themed tattoos? Why is Big Red so good? Who knows? Wait, the Texanist does!
A Fort Worth man can’t bottle up his confusion any longer.
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A Sherman woman thinks the gravy-laden slab of breaded meat deserves its due.
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A Houston man wants to know what his options are when that dreaded day finally comes.
A California man wonders why people are angry at everyone's favorite Texas country artist
An Austin man is confused by all those new-fangled beer cans at his local grocery store.
A San Antonio man is tired of the grouchy guy two rows behind him.
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A Notrees man thinks dousing meat in boiling water is akin to cheating.
A Brownsville woman wants to spend eternity in close proximity to Ma and Pa Ferguson.
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A New York man wants to know everything there is to know about Texas toast.
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A San Antonio woman smells trouble.
A Dallas man wonders why one good finger doesn't deserve another.
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