The Oklahoma pun is not a joke, but instead an iconic part of the state’s culture. It has made its way into pop culture and has been popping up in all sorts of places since the early 1900s. There is one Oklahoma pun that you might be wondering about if you are from outside of the state, or just looking for some good “tru puns” to share at your next gathering—what does Oklahoma mean? Oklahoma puns are also known as Oklahoma jokes, and the general gist of their meaning can be summed up in a few words: “Oklahoma is a good state.”
The average punster will tell you that most Oklahoma jokes have to do with cows, and they are usually accompanied by the ever popular observation (or lame joke) “that’s all it is—a cow state.” That said, some of the funnier ones rest entirely on the name of the state itself:
“Oklahoma is a place where it rained horses, and it rained angels.” “Mad cow disease has crossed into Oklahoma because there are too many Okies. Oklahoma means red, white, and blue; perfect for any Fourth of July party! However, it takes more than just colors to make something official or a place official. What makes a place official? Well, if you believe the Oklahoma pun, it is when something is “so’d.”
The Truth About Oklahoma Puns Is About To Be Revealed :
1. Oklahoma means red, white and blue. (“Okie-koi”)
The “Okie-koi” jokes have been used to describe the state for a long time. There is a discrepancy in the popular use of this phrase, however. It has been said that the term originates from World War I veterans who referred to themselves as “Okies.” In truth, it is a variation of “Okey Dokey Dokie Dokie Dokie Dokee Dokee Okey Okey.” If you are able to say it all in one breath, then it is a lot easier to get to the next part of this Oklahoma pun.
2. Oklahoma is so good, that it’s so good, that it’s so good. (“So’fly”)
Our state was named “Lahoma,” but then became known as “Oklahoma.” As the story goes, a guy in the territory said that “Oklahoma is a good place.” He was then asked, “So?” His answer, “So’fly.” At the time, it meant nothing. That is, until he said it again and got the same reaction. At that point, they realized what he was saying, and the term “So’fly” was born.
3. Oklahoma is a place where it rained horses and it rained angels. (“Oklahoma is a cow state.”)
There are several variations of this one. The origin of this quote can be traced back to some cowboys from the 1890s who were riding and hunting in Oklahoma. Some of them got caught in a severe storm that covered the state with hail, hail, hail. The cowboys were complaining about it, and one of the more reliable sources is that they flat out said, “Oklahoma is a cow state.”
A more recent example was used by Governor George Nigh in the 1970s. In his speech, he used it to say that Oklahoma was a good place because it rained angels—or sons. This particular version uses bigger words than the rest of the jokes: angels are representative of God and are sometimes referred to by believers as “the hosts of heaven…the celestial beings for whom we have our affections.”
4. Oklahoma is a place where it rained horses, and it rained angels. (“Oklahoma is a cowboy state.”)
The history of this one goes a little something like this: when the first settlers came, they brought their horses with them. They also brought those that worshiped the angels with them. When the two got together and mixed their cultures, they realized they had a lot in common—and that they were both good people. The great thing about this one is that you can figure out how to say it yourself!
5. Oklahoma is a land of dirt, dust and sunshine. (“Dusty Dusty Dusty”)
It all started when a meteorologist named Burt Young was asked in the early 1900s about the weather and he said that Oklahoma was dusty, dusty. Burt then added “DUSTY DUSTY DUSTY DUSTY DUSTY ALL THE TIME!” and with that sentence, the rest of the world knew what he meant.
6. Oklahoma is an oil state?
Oklahoma is known as a “buckeye state,” or as some say, a buckeye state. It all started because some Indian tribes got together and decided that they wanted to get the oil god, Buckeye, to bless them. They believed the god works with oil. The king interpreter who was in charge of explaining the rites of the tribe told Buckeye that they were “the people who lived on buckeyes, washed with buckeyes and wore buckeyes for blankets.” This went on for several days until Buckeye finally said that he would have to wait for a “tippable” time before he could come down and bless them.
