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Who has EVER thought of messing with Texas?

Asked by Northstate (92points) January 7th, 2008

Really. Where did the saying “Don’t mess with Texas” come from? WHo walked up to the state line and said “I’m gonna mess with you.”?????

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Poser's avatar

It’s from an old anti-littering campaign.

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sferik's avatar

I would never think of messing with Texas.

Here is a link to anti-littering campaign’s official website.

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gooch's avatar

Mexico did.

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atr408's avatar

I think sandy did from the show sponge bob [ ] pants

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Fixitfox's avatar

I have messed IN texas.

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GeauxTigers's avatar

With a $500 fine at stake, it’s not worth messing with Texas.

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DryaUnda's avatar

California.

It wouldn’t even think of littering though.

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