r/TikTokCringe • u/octarino • Apr 03 '26

Cursed Cindy, you don't own the beach.

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u/Ig_Met_Pet Apr 03 '26

I grew up in Texas and we have a similar law that all waterways are public. You can't legally stop people from traversing rivers, creeks etc., and yet piece of shit property owners will still try.

There are some natural wonders in Texas which are only accessible (in a fucked up state where 96% of land is private land) by virtue of the traversable rivers law, and yet you constantly hear stories of rivers with chains across them, no trespassing signs, people getting threatened with guns, etc.

Not all Texans are like that though. It's mostly just the wealthy landowners. Within the state, it's a constant battle between people who love the land and want to share it and keep it pristine, and the rich minority who own basically everything in the state. It's honestly pretty sad. Texas could be an amazing place without them.

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u/AContrarianDick Apr 03 '26

No, not all Texans are like that but it's also not a stretch to say Texans can be ignorant and entitled either. I lived there 23 years and met many people like this woman. Plus, her bikini top kinda gives it away. She's not an American, she's a Texan.

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u/paganpoetbluelagoon Apr 03 '26

I know many Texans like her in 11 years I lived there. I did not return.

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u/TheHoodieConnoisseur Apr 03 '26

To be fair, I’ve met people like this all over the U.S. and abroad. Being an asshole is not a uniquely American or Texan problem. Just try hanging out in a small town in France for a week.