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Old 11-15-2007, 12:33 PM
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Default Re: LIT proposes music mural

Toby Keith's or the Wormy Dog could do it and I think it would be great. But asking Lit to do something that is not within their normal demographic is selfish and bullyish (that may not be a word, but hopefully you know what I mean). So many want to force the prevalent Oklahoma stereotype on everything, that it really drags us down. Let's get a country mural where it makes sense: the stockyards, Toby Keith's, or the Wormy Dog.

I have nothing against us celebrating any part of our heritage, especially our long line of exceptional country music exports, but why force EVERYTHING to be at least partly country when given the opportunity? Frankly, it's asinine to hold everything back just to make sure it fits a very narrow and limited idea of what Oklahoma is about and what each of us should choose to celebrate about it. Besides, why advertise what is promoted for us without doing anything? What is wrong with trying to broaden our market appeal and highlight all aspects of our culture here? And, imo, it is never a good idea to wedge concepts into a work of art and force the artist or the commissioner of that art to dilute their perspective to pacify an outside interest. I really hope Lit either gets approval to enact their vision or does nothing. There is no reason for them to compromise the works subject matter.

Sorry, this is just idiotic and another example of how bricktown is run by a bunch of boobs.
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