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10 Ways to Instantly Spot a Tourist in Texas

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6. If football is not another form of religion, they are probably a tourist.

Texas High School Football | tourist

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Religion? Cult? Pot’ay’to, pot’ah’to. What’s important is that you know who you’re rooting for come fall.

7. If they have no idea what a homecoming mum is they are most likely a tourist. 

homecoming mum | tourist

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It’s a real thing. I swear. (And it’s usually as big as the girl wearing it.) Don’t ask questions to which there are no logical answers.

8. If they don’t understand why Houston seems to get a million times busier in the month of March, they are almost assuredly a tourist. 

Houston Rodeo | Tourist

Photo: www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Our rodeo can beat your rodeo – I guarantee it.

Bless Your Heart

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9. They are definitely a tourist if their fridge isn’t overflowing with Blue Bell. 

blue bell ice cream | tourist

Photo: Yelp.com

Let’s get something straight – there is Blue Bell Ice Cream, and then there is a vast expanse of pretenders.

10. They are most likely a tourist if they say the cleanest bathroom on Earth is at their house.

Buc-ees | Tourist

Photo: crazeeebillboards.blogspot.com

Voted cleanest bathrooms in America this New Braunfels based chain is a staple for any true loyal Texan.

Silly traditions aside, Texans are a friendly bunch. We will happily correct you if you accidentally slip up. We might just even, “bless your heart.” Welcome to Texas, y’all!

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