The Oklahoma Gazette has long been among my favorite reading materials. For one thing, anything looks good in comparison to the Oklahoman. And really, where else can you find a publication that provides commentary on current events, reviews of local bands, and advertisements for prostitutes escort services?
But it seems the Gazette has not moved forward with the times. They opened nominations for their annual "Best of OKC" survey this week, and we here at The Lost Ogle were shocked and saddened to see that there is no category for "Best New Web Site." With that in mind, we really wanted to teach the Gazette a lesson. Unfortunately, it's pretty short notice and we're really lazy. Next year, however, there must be a category for "Best New Web Site." Actually, it should probably be "Best Web Site," or, even better for us "Best Second Year Web Site." If the Gazette does not include one of these categories next year, we will incite the entire local web community to rig the "Best of OKC" survey. And believe me, you don't want to get the folks over at The Innerwebs upset. That'll get ugly.
Consider yourself warned, Oklahoma Gazette. Add a "Best Web Site" category to your survey next year, or face hundreds (thousands? millions? dozens?) of people sending in the answers you see after the jump.
People and Places:
1. Best Politician:
Carrol Fisher
2. Best Radio Personality or Team:
James Hale and Bob Barry Jr.
3. Best TV Personality Hairdo:
Kelly Ogle
5. Best Waiter
Jenny, Applebee's
6. Best Bartender
John, Chili's
7. Best Chef
Manuel Hernandez, Chelino's
8. Best Romantic Hotel
Habana Inn
9. Best Place for a First Date
Night Trips
10. Best Place for a Last Date
Night Trips
11. Best Spot to Scope out Hotties
Braums
12. Best Hippie Hang Out:
Bank of Oklahoma
13. Best Place to have a spiritual encounter
Mathis Brothers
14. Best Historic Landmark
Walgreens, 50th and May
Arts & Entertainment:
15. Best Dance Club:
Shamrock's
16. Best Place to see a Concert:
Diamond Ball Room
18. Best Gay or Lesbian Bar
Baker's Street
19. Best Neighborhood Bar
Booger Reds
20. Best Jukebox
The Electro Lounge
21. Best Casino
74th & S. Santa Fe Quick-E-Mart
23. Best Tourist Attraction
Bass Pro Shops
24. Best Weekend Getaway within Oklahoma
Del City
25. Best Festival or Annual Event
OETA Festival
29. Best Kid Friendly Restaurant
Henry Hudson's
Food and Drink:
27. Best Upscale Restaurant
Johnnie's
30. Best Cheap Eats
Boulevard Steakhouse
31: Best After-Hours Dining:
Taco Bell
34. Best Chain Restaurant:
Fire Mountain
37. Best European Restaurant:
Zorba's
43. Best Steaks
Cimarron Steak House
46. Best Pizza
Pizza House
49. Best Signature Drink
"The Suicide", all Little League Baseball, Soccer and Football facilities
52. Best Women's Clothing
Lane Bryant
53. Best Men's Clothing
Neighborhood Thrift
57. Best Boutique Gift Shop
Ziggy's
60. Best Place to Buy Artwork
Hobby Lobby
62. Best Place to Buy Antiques
Super Pawn
64. Best Music Store
I-Tunes
71. Best Hair Salon
Super Cuts
73: Best Yoga, Pilate's or Fitness Center
Bethany YMCA
74. Best Dentist
Dental Depot
75. Best Bank:
HSBC
Other:
80. Best Restaurant/Club Restroom
Hawaiian Don's (10th street)
82. Best Change in Oklahoma City this Year:
The new and improved NewsOK.com
83. Best way to Get Cool People to Stay in or move to OK?
Amy Mcree's Pink Bikini
84. Best Category for next year's Best of OKC?
BEST WEBSITE!
