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Tulsa Tuesday - Dear Lost Ogle Readers,

Published by
IrritatedTulsan
 on November 11, 2008


No, I’m not resigning.  Right now, my real non-blogging life is consumed with writing 20-page reports.  I don’t have time to write a quality post today, which I know some of you thinking, “Why start now?”

There are some things about Oklahoma City I don’t understand.  I’m hoping that you, The Lost Ogle reader, could answer these questions for me.  Please help me clear this confusion.

1.  How can the same city that elects Sally Kern also house the Habana Inn?

2.  I’ve never seen either Ogle Brother in action.  What is their mystique?

3.  If I’m vegetarian and pro-choice, is it ok to eat eggs?  (Not an OKC question, but I’d like to know.)

4.  Which is more embarrassing for OKC, Color Me Badd or Toby Keith?

5.  Do OKC residents find Frontier City overrated?  Being from Tulsa, Frontier City was exciting.

6.  Does OKC have the major prostitution problem that the Video Vigilante wants us to believe?

7.  Next time I’m in Oklahoma City, which mall would I most likely be shot in:  Crossroads, Heritage or Shepherd?

8.  What is “The Village?”  My sister lives there and she’s not even sure.

9.  Is Cardboard Jim anatomically correct?

10.  I want to eat at Bobo’s.  Will anyone dare take me?

Your feedback is appreciated.  Help me understand.

(For interesting reading about me throwing poop, check out Turdlips, and of course Mattatarian’s Food Offering of the Week.)

 

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Tulsa Tuesday - He Covered the Story?

Published by
IrritatedTulsan
 on November 4, 2008

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(Click the pick to watch the story.)

A man angry because he saw his ex-girlfriend talking to a group of men, plowed his car into a crowd Saturday. He killed two people and injured five others. When police arrived, two victims were still under the car. Police found no skid marks that indicated the assailant tried to stop. Police believe alcohol may have contributed.

I’m sorry for the families losses. The two men that died were from out of town.

As I watched this on KTUL Channel 8, my first reaction was “He’s covering the story? Jerry Giordano?”

A man plows a car into a group of people and you send your reporter known for his DUI arrest and plowing into yards? Granted he didn’t kill anyone, but he could have. What’s next? Sally Kern reports at a gay pride parade? Jim Inhofe promotes global warming awareness? Oklahoma votes Democrat?

Unlike the assailant, Giordano did leave skid marks, but none were found outside his clothing.
  
P.S.  I feel obligated to tell everyone to VOTE!  However, if you’re voting for Inhofe or McCain voting has been canceled and will resume tomorrow.
 

[For more politically incorrect fun, check out Tulsa's Worst Apartment Complexes.  For politically correct fun, check out Mattatarian's Food Offering of the Week (Caramel Macchiato Edition)]

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Tulsa Tuesday - Haunted Places in Tulsa

Published by
IrritatedTulsan
 on October 28, 2008

Sometimes I kid in my posts, but I’m not joking about this. I don’t know what that blue light is in the above photo. It isn’t a light, reflection or security cam. I took this picture Sunday for this post and stopped by again Monday to double check the corner. There is nothing there. In a photo taken from a different angle (on the right), seconds later, there is no blue light.

A couple of friends of mine worked as security while this building was constructed. They said one of the construction workers photographed orbs in the basement. They tried to get me a copy of the picture, but couldn’t find it. I met with the supervisor and he said there was no photo.

This is also the center of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. Who knows how much paranormal activity happens here?

I promise you, I did not Photoshop this picture. It wasn’t there when I took the photo. I honestly don’t know what the blue light is. Enlarge the picture and look for yourself. Look at both angles.

Let’s move on and resume the post.

There are better-documented paranormal stories than mine. Since we’re three days away from Halloween, I thought I’d you give a piece about Haunted Places in Tulsa:

10. E. Easton Place

In Autumn, between the hours of 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., a little boy is seen running down this street. Sometimes you can hear him scream. This street is near a closed Kmart. I assume the child is barefoot.

9. Philbrook Museum

Witnesses say the statues eyes follow you. Sometimes the head will turn and watch guests. This could simply be a witness on an acid trip or a janitor cleaning.*

8. Train Tracks

Four children died playing chicken on these tracks. Some believe that if you park your car in this location, the ghosts of the children will push your car off the tracks. They’ll leave dirty handprints on your car. I find this whole story ridiculous. It’s obviously the shadow people.

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Tulsa Tuesday - Old Yeller Sentenced

Published by
IrritatedTulsan
 on October 21, 2008

Old Yeller, aka Diane Sue Whalen, pleaded no contest Friday in the dog-sex case.  Maybe she couldn’t admit guilt because in her mind no one understands love on all fours.

Whalen received a five-year suspended sentence and no jail time.  She’s now a convicted felon and is required to register as a sex offender.  She might also be registered at Petco, but that’s a different list.

The judge also ordered that Whalen have no custody of animals and she must seek counseling.  There are a few orders the judge forgot:

1.  Whalen’s picture must be posted at PetSmart in the sex offenders section of the adoption board.

2.  The Dr. Phil of dogs, Cesar Millan, will retrain Whalen and integrate her back into the family.

3.  Parental block on Animal Planet.  Whalen could see this as porn.

4.  Whalen cannot call herself Loving Mama, Nibbles or Doggie Dish.

5.  No vibrating dog toys.

6.  The neighbor’s litter pan must be enclosed and the opening too small for a human head.  No snacks.

7.  Whalen’s carpet removed to lose the wet dog smell.

8.  The toilet seat electronically connected to an ankle bracelet to ensure the water isn’t used as a cool refreshing beverage.

9.  Whalen’s son provided with a lifetime supply of Jim Beam and roofies to help him forget the image of his mother, Lucky and Buddy.

10.  “My name is Diane Sue Whalen and I approve this message,” must be added to all of Jim Inhofe’s political commercials.

(For more list fun, check out 10 Warning Signs Your Neighborhood is in Decline.  And as always, Mattatarian’s Food Offering of the Week [Apple Turnover Edition.])

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Tulsa Tuesday – City Hall, No Signs Allowed

Published by
IrritatedTulsan
 on October 14, 2008

Tulsa’s City Hall lost its name. The City of Tulsa paid $76 million for a nondescript City Hall that resembles a Borg Cube. (Non Star Trek geeks, click here.)

Being a Star Trek fanatic, I’m excited by the Cube. Each day I go to City Hall to pay a bill, whether or not it’s due. I walk around the building and imagine myself saying, “I am Irritatucus of Borg. Resistance is futile.”

Once my ADD moment is over, I remember I have no money and leave.

The Bank of Oklahoma holds the master lease to City Hall, which is housed in a building called One Technology Center (pictured above.) Without permission from BOK, no signs can be placed on the building.

The old City Hall is closed and several signs direct the public to the new location. There is no address on the new building, and it’s not clear which entrance is City Hall.

I’m going to help Tulsa citizens because I’m a giver. It’s the big glass building shaped like a cube. The only one. You can’t miss it. If you do, you’re a moron and you deserve the arrest warrant for not paying your fine.

The Bank of Oklahoma paid $11 million for the naming rights of the BOK Center. BOK has not returned the favor with the $76 million paid for City Hall.

I’m still not a Borg.

(For more fun, check out Vintage Ads from Tulsa’s Past or Mattatarian’s Food Offering of the Week [Cherry Cheesecake Edition].)

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Tulsa Tuesday - Go Pokes, I mean Go Losers!

Published by
IrritatedTulsan
 on October 7, 2008

OSU-Tulsa is looking for losers. That’s what I see in this picture from the front page of OSU-Tulsa’s Web site. I’m told she’s giving the sign for “Go Pokes,” but her hand is angled wrong. She’s flashing the “Loser Sign.” Also, look at the sleeved third arm attached to her left should blade. It’s angled awkwardly behind her head. 

As an OSU graduate, sorry Patrick, I’m insulted the college now actively recruits losers. Has OSU reached the point of desperation to steal students from Platt College?

I do prefer the loser sign. The phrase “Go Pokes” makes me uncomfortable. This could be from the hours I’ve watched of MSNBC’s series “Lock-Up.” I also have frequent night terrors from seeing “Oz” at a young age.

Why choose OSU-Tulsa?  To find Joe Sixpack.  

 

(For more fun, check out Dirty Naughty Tulsa or Mattatarian’s Food Offering of the Week [BBQ Pork Rib Sandwich].)

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Tulsa Tuesday – Living off the Backs of Tulsans

Published by
IrritatedTulsan
 on September 30, 2008

A Tulsa couple has reached a new level of shady. According to the Tulsa World, Kevin and Apryl Walsh (photographed above) are the owners of 47 Tulsa rentals that are in foreclosure. Their company, Oakley Group Inc., still accepts rent, although they may not pay the mortgage.  Maybe they’re holding out for a government bail out.

As their tenants are evicted from their homes along the lower income side of town, the Walshes live in one of their two multi-million dollar houses. One in Tulsa. One in Braselton, Ga. They’re not returning calls. 

Although they’re smart enough to earn millions, they’re not smart enough to put their MySpace profile on private.  Let’s read some interesting facts from Apryl’s MySpace page:

  • Apryl considers Jesus her brother and he talks to her every day. She says she “sold out for HIM.”
  • She reads real estate books.
  • She’s a fan of Toby Mac.
  • Her only hero is her husband.
  • Apryl is not her real name, it’s Bambi.  (I made that one up.)

I don’t remember the Bible verse that mentions selling out, but I’ll ask Richard Roberts next time I see him at Target. I’m also concerned about the voices Apryl hears.  It’s normal to talk to Jesus, but if Jesus talks back, it might be time for medication.  She sounds FLDS to me.  All she needs is a bun and denim dress.

(P.S.  For more Irritated Tulsan goodness, check out How Cherokee Casino Restored My Youth and Mattatarian’s Food Offering of the Week [Snickerdoodle Edition.])

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Tulsa Tuesday – Homeless Removal Theory

Published by
IrritatedTulsan
 on September 23, 2008


It’s a tough decision for Tulsa’s elite.  Donate $30 million to build a new stadium in Downtown Tulsa?  Donate $5 million to keep a hospital open in Downtown Tulsa?

They chose the stadium.

The current stadium seats nearly 11,000 people.  This year the Tulsa Drillers averaged 4,500 per game.  The new stadium will seat between 6,000 and 7,000, giving the four out-of-town Drillers fans the impression that the stadium is more full.

One place not in danger of empty seats is Tulsa’s OSU Medical Center.  It needs $5 million to stay open.  This is our version of OKC’s OU Medical Center, minus the money and love from Oklahoma legislatures. 

It’s all good to those who don’t care.  The program will relocate to Saint Francis, which is only “four bus stops away.”  This is the equivalent of OU Medical Center staff relocating to Nichol’s Hills. 

I don’t know how good OKC public transportation is, but “four bus stops” is roughly eight hours here.

Tulsa is the largest city in the country without a state funded hospital.  OKC gets $50 million a year for uncompensated care.  Tulsa gets none.  I’m not trying to start an OKC versus Tulsa debate, but could we at least have $5 million?

Would Mayor Mick let OU Medical Center close?  No.

What really p***** me off is that our mayor has not said one word about it, but her face is all over the new Driller’s Stadium.

This story brings out the conspiracy theorist in me.  There is push from Tulsa’s elite to move the homeless out of downtown.  I believe closing the hospital is another step to remove the homeless.

Oklahoma City is looking better every day.  Is there any room for an Irritated Oklahoma Citian?

Thank you for allowing me to vent.  I will now my call my sponsor.

 

(As always, check out Mattatarian’s Food Offering of the Week [Triple Meat Sandwich Edition] or QuikTrip’s Music Festival and the Asphyxiated Bully.)

 

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