Re: Alien in America: “Everything’s better in Texas”

First of all, I hope that your stereotypical article is satire or some kind of joke since it is not only offending two states and many races but also giving a false illustration of life in California, Texas and the United States.

Secondly, you contradict yourself, thus, losing credibility. You state that you hate accents in America, yet later in your piece you state that you love the Texan accent, but isn’t that an American accent? You state that California is the only state that has fattening food, and people just wanted to get laid. Here’s a news flash: that is mostly everywhere in America unless you live on a farm.

Thirdly, you state that in Texas they are more polite and (that they) mean it. That can easily be explained by the way their culture is formed where they sound polite, but do not mean it. If that were the case, you can say the same about the British.

Fourthly, you state that California fashion is mostly boardshorts and wife beaters, not considering that California is one of the few states that has the most diversity not only ethnically, but also in trends, fashion and fads.

Lastly, you mention how in Texas they are not fond of Asians, well to be honest, it’s most nationalities, not just Asians. Then you move on to state that speech, customs, and how to blend into Texas, in this you stereotype Texans as drunken rednecks who love football and women who dress skanky.

Also, I believe there are many devoted football fans around America not just in Texas and plenty of drunkards everywhere around the world. Texas does have its unique style and deserves to be seen as its own, but California has its perks too.

Sincerely,

Miguel Moreira