TikTok’s Impact: Putting Midland, Texas On The Map

For those of us who scroll through TikTok for entertainment purposes and sometimes just to pass the time, it can become addicting. I said I never would be a TikToker and I do not post personal videos but I do often find myself entertained by others. I mean, it really is the cheapest form of entertainment on my phone. I don't have to pay to scroll through endless videos.

I often keep an eye on TikTok which recommends places to visit in Texas or beaches that are a must-see. So the other day I came across Ralphthecomedian's TikTok page and it caught my eye because it is 'places in Texas.' But this time it is not a place that you must visit. It is quite the opposite.

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Watch his TikTok because I'm pretty sure he compared Midland to an MJ video. 'Midland at night is like a Michael Jackson Thriller video?'

And did he have to throw in that our hobbies include 'growing cactus?' I can't! lol I felt this and I also had to laugh. 'Nothing but flatland and long stretches of highway....'

While the man is not wrong, Midland Odessa just got called out on TikTok! Clearly this man has never tried Mexican food in the Permian Basin and I recommend him hitting up a Friday Night Football game because it would not disappoint.

We made it on TikTok peeps! Not exactly what we would like to be known for but our little cities getting a shout out did get over 600,000 views. This video cracked me up. What do you think Midland/Odessa should be known for?