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“Texas” Means Crazy In Norway

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Texans are very proud of being Texan. But it turns out that in some cultures they have gained a certain reputation. In Norway, for example, Texas means crazy. John Iadarola (Think Tank), Hannah Cranston (Think Tank), Hasan Piker (Pop Trigger), and Karamo Brown hosts of The Young Turks discuss. How do you think Texans will react when hearing this news? Do you think that crazy is an apt description for Texas? Let us know in the comments below. Read more here: http://www.rawstory.com/2015/10/texas-is-so-crazy-norwegians-are-literally-using-texas-as-slang-for-crazy/ “The reputation of Texas extends so far beyond U.S. borders that it has become slang for “crazy” in Norway. Texas Monthly noted this week that the word “helt Texas” was being routinely used by Norwegians instead of “completely crazy” or “chaotic.” And it’s not just on social media, Norway’s media has been including the phrase to describe everything from sporting events to a biologist finding a tropical swordfish in Norwegian waters.” *** Get The Young Turks​ Mobile App Today! Download the iOS version here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-young-turks/id412793195?ls=1&mt=8 Download the Android version here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tyt

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