Okay, let's talk about something important. Something that keeps me up at night. Where *exactly* does Dorothy live in The Wizard of Oz?
Everyone says Kansas, right? But hear me out. I think we've all been bamboozled.
The Case for Kansas (Maybe?)
Sure, the movie *starts* in Kansas. We see the black and white farm, Auntie Em, and that pesky Miss Gulch. It all screams "Midwest America!"
But is it REALLY Kansas? Or is it just... a dusty, generic farm place? Because frankly, my uncle's farm in Iowa looks remarkably similar.
And let's be honest, Kansas gets a bad rap. Does anyone *really* know what Kansas looks like? I rest my case.
Exhibit A: The House Itself
Consider Dorothy's house. It's... small. And kind of sad looking. Is that really the height of Kansas architecture?
I'm not saying all Kansas homes are mansions. But wouldn't a *successful* Kansas farmer have something a little more... robust?
Maybe Uncle Henry isn't as good at farming as we think. Or maybe... they're not *actually* in Kansas.
My Wild (But Totally Plausible) Theory
Okay, brace yourselves. I think Dorothy lives in... Oklahoma.
Yes, Oklahoma! It's got the dust, the farms, and a distinct lack of anything truly exciting. Sound familiar?
Plus, Oklahoma is right next to Kansas. It's easy to get them confused, especially when you're dealing with a technicolor dream sequence.
Evidence to Support My Claim (Sort Of)
Think about the tornado. Tornado Alley stretches through both Kansas AND Oklahoma. It's a regional thing, people!
And haven't you noticed how nobody *ever* says "specifically Kansas?" It's always just "the Midwest" or "a farm in the plains."
That's because the writers were being deliberately vague! They knew the truth, deep down.
The Unpopular Truth
I know, I know. This is sacrilege. But hear me out! Wouldn't it be a fun plot twist?
Dorothy, the girl who thought she was from Kansas, only to discover she's actually an Okie. It's got a ring to it!
And honestly, Oklahoma deserves some love too. Let's give them Dorothy. They've earned it.
"There's no place like... Oklahoma? Actually, yeah. There kind of is."
So, the next time you watch The Wizard of Oz, consider this: Is Dorothy really from Kansas? Or is she a secret Okie, just waiting to be discovered?
I know what *I* believe. And I'm sticking to my (totally logical and well-researched) guns.
Let the debate begin! And maybe, just maybe, you'll finally see the light (shining brightly over Oklahoma, of course).
