I drive on the highway every single Sunday when I go to my parents’ house. I hate the experience. And now you guys are gonna hear about it. I think the one thing we, as Oklahomans, can all...
Every time we write something mean or funny about Ree Drummond – The Pioneer Woman – on this website, some middle-aged, day-drinking Yukon mom with a cross-wall in her kitchen hops into the...
When I read the bios of Oklahoma news anchors, it seems like all of them somehow knew from a young age that they were meant to be journalists. Look, if all of us followed the career paths of our...
Howdy, pardners! The World Cup just started up, which means all the casual soccer fans are coming out of the woodwork. In fact, I’d wager that like 80% of the people who tune into the...
It’s hot outside, I can’t seem to escape political ads and I don’t get a vacation until July, so, let’s see if I can come up with something fun to do this weekend. You can always stay inside...
Everyone knows that certain subgroups of people in our state face discrimination and exclusion based simply on their identity. The truth is, many Oklahomans still form their opinions of others based...
Like any writer or food lover or travel enthusiast or current or former service industry professional, the loss of Anthony Bourdain last week hit me pretty hard. I found Bourdain right around the...
Just about any time you talk to somebody visiting from out-of-state, they complain about how bad the drivers are here. Of course, initially this is triggering and you get defensive cuz hey, how DARE...
Here in a few weeks, Oklahoma voters will cast their ballots on SQ 788 – a state question that, if passed, will legalize medical marijuana in the state, and in the process, turn Oklahoma into a...
Oklahomans may not be very good at electing public officials, cooking main dishes that aren’t ranch dressing-based, or choosing states to live in. But one thing we are good at is complaining...
Howdy, pardners! Normally, this is where I give out some generic platitudes like “Hoo boy how about that weather!” because I don’t have anything better to say. This week, I’d...
Being that Oklahoma has the highest divorce rate of any state in ‘Merica, marital bliss and being an Oklahoman are generally thought to be mutually exclusive. However, it may take longer than...
It’s primary election season in Oklahoma, so that means for the next few weekends and basically until November, you will have randos knocking on your door and handing out glossy pamphlets. My rule...
If you came to this post to get all riled up and angry because you think I’m bashing either Chili’s or Oklahoma, well think again! I’m not here to tell you either one is amazing, or...
Summer is essentially already here, and it’s going to be a miserable one. This last May was the hottest one on records since 1895, and the next few months aren’t looking much better...
We all have stories from dive bars and classy joints all around the metro. But did you know that women in the OKC area share stories of the types of dudes who hit on them at various local bars? We...
The first #MeToo Moment in the Oklahoma film industry is well underway. Over the weekend, several local women shared powerful testimonials on Facebook about the nightmarish experiences...
Howdy, pardners! Even though summer doesn’t technically start until close to the end of this month, it’s already here, and boy does it suck. For all you weiners that spend winter being...
Without a doubt, one of the greatest musicians / poets to call Oklahoma home is Old Wayne Coyne. Whether he was writing and singing poignant, reflective and brilliantly simplistic musings about...
It’s June and I’m already over this heat! Isn’t it a little early for it to be this hot already? If you don’t have a pool or boat or access to someone who does, you are going to need to find...
Along with the advent of the internet came hundreds of thousands of home videos uploaded to the world-wide web in genuine — and sometimes desperate — attempts to become famous. Some people hope...
Man, there’s nothing I love more than seeing Oklahoma on TV. Just kidding. Usually it’s a little embarrassing. Like, even when we get recognized for something good or overcoming a huge...
Over the last several months, Amazon has taken Oklahoma on a Diamondback of a roller coaster ride. First, they announced that OKC was on the scouting list for their new headquarters (spoiler alert:...
It’s time to help a TLO Contributor in need. On Monday of last week, our friend Louis Fowler suffered a hemorrhagic stroke / aneurism. He’s since been hospitalized in stable condition at OU...
Back in January of 2016, the Department of Labor announced they were investigating Meers Store and Restaurant – a historic, rundown, road-side dive that serves award-winning longhorn burgers...