Oklahoma Launches Campaign to Remind Americans It Exists!
In a bid to surge from the obscure corners of America’s consciousness to center stage, Oklahoma has unleashed a whimsical yet desperate campaign dubbed “Hello! We’re Oklahoma!” The brainchild of Governor Notta Stranger and endorsed by iconic Oklahoman and country music superstar, Carrie Underwood, the campaign aims to elevate the state’s status from “flyover” to “stopover.”
The humorous initiative springs from a study by Dr. Ima Forgotten of the Obscurity Institute, which highlighted that 7 out of 10 Americans associate Oklahoma with a musical rather than a state. “We have a unique blend of culture, history, and tornadoes,” lamented Governor Stranger during the star-studded, yet oddly overlooked, launch event.
Billboards showcasing Oklahoma’s attractions, including the world’s largest peanut and the strangely captivating Museum of Osteology, now dot highways nationwide. A hotline, 1-800-REMEMBER-OK, offers callers pre-recorded messages from famous Oklahomans like Blake Shelton, who warmly reminds everyone, “We’ve got more than just great singing voices – we’ve got the best darn sunsets too!”
In an unanticipated move, Oklahoma City Mayor, Pete Peculiar, endorsed the distribution of free state maps, highlighting Oklahoma in fluorescent hues. “We’re right here, folks – nestled between Texas and Kansas. Not mythical, just geographical!” the Mayor chuckled, pointing at the brightly illuminated silhouette of Oklahoma.
But it’s not just about geography. The campaign, backed by the official Oklahoma anthem blaring from speakers statewide, emphasizes its hidden gems, like the acclaimed “cowboy culture” and the Blue Whale of Catoosa – a landmark every bit as mysterious as it sounds.
Whether this audacious campaign will catapult Oklahoma to the esteemed recognition it seeks, or if Americans will continue their frantic Googling of “Is Oklahoma a myth?” post-campaign, remains as uncertain as a Sooner State weather forecast.
Disclaimer: This article is as real as Oklahoma’s statehood. Approach with humor and perhaps a state map!
