“Texas, almost formally, redefines the cardinal directions”
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One BIG thing worth noting is Texas, almost formally, redefines the cardinal directions [1], so it's even harder to parse what up/down/out/over are. [1] this video
Bernie Movie - Map of Texas
880K views · May 19, 2012 · 1:01 · 0 HN recommenders · 3 mentions · discussed 2017–2023
A one-minute clip from the film Bernie in which a Carthage, Texas resident describes the five 'states' of Texas. It is a folksy bit of regional geography humor.
Why Hacker News points people here: Cited as a joke or illustration in threads about Texas geography and speech.
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“Also, Whole Foods is head-quartered in Austin”
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Anybody who says People's Republic of Austin (ref: Bernie movie: this video ) is not on progressive wing is kidding. Also, Whole Foods is head-quartered in Austin, so there could be "synergy" there.
“Obligatory”
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Even that breaks down in different parts of Texas. Go to Austin and see what you think. Obligatory: this video