Do you realize that Oklahoma's governor is bonkers? Last week, the Oklahoma House of Representatives rejected the song "Do You Realize" by the Flaming Lips as the official state rock song. The group appeared before the House with one member wearing a t-shirt with a hammer and sickle symbol. Their language was foul, too. So the House said, "No, thanks." But Governor Brad Henry plans to bypass their wishes by issuing an executive order giving the song the official designation.
By the way, I looked up the lyrics to this song. It's a really uplifting little ditty -- "Do you realize everyone you know will die" seems to be the theme. Who wouldn't want that for their state song?
"'Do You Realize??'" wins, with asterisk." The Dallas Morning News; April 24, 2009; p. 3A.
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