OKLAHOMA CITY —
In what state archivists are calling “an unfortunate yet understandable mix-up,” a sticker labeling Ryan Walters a “HUGE PIECE OF SH*T” was mistakenly entered into Oklahoma’s digital seal database and temporarily used on official Department of Education letterhead.
The error reportedly occurred after an intern in the Governor’s Office Googled “Ryan Walters official emblem” and selected the highest-quality image — which turned out to be the now-viral Reddit sticker featuring Walters’ face, patriotic stripes, and a brutally honest caption.
“We thought it was a new rebrand,” said the intern, who asked to remain anonymous.
“It had stars. It had stripes. It had… passion.”
For nearly 36 hours, the sticker appeared on emails, student achievement certificates, and even a press release titled “Oklahoma’s Future Starts Today,” causing confusion and delight among thousands of public educators.
“I thought the state was finally listening to teachers,” said Mrs. Tonya Fairbanks, a 5th-grade teacher in Moore.
“Or at least someone finally said the quiet part out loud — and laminated it.”
Governor’s Response
Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement clarifying that the sticker “does not reflect the official stance of the state” but admitted he “gets the joke.”
“Honestly, it looks better than half our branding,” said Stitt.
“It’s got that Walmart Fourth of July energy we always strive for.”
Walters’ Reaction
Ryan Walters himself has not commented, though sources claim he briefly tried to lean into the moment by posting a TikTok titled “Owning the Libs by Owning the Label” — which was taken down after 27 seconds due to violating TikTok’s anti-profanity and anti-boring content guidelines.
Department of Seal Integrity Review
The Oklahoma Department of Seal Integrity (a real department, apparently) is reviewing its vetting procedures and announced that all future graphics must be approved by at least one adult human.
Merch and Meme Culture
Meanwhile, Etsy stores have reported a spike in orders for “Official State Sh*thead” merchandise, including mugs, patches, and a best-selling yard flag.
As Oklahoma’s digital branding undergoes a moment of self-awareness, one thing is clear: in the age of the internet, a single Google search can redefine official state imagery—one profane sticker at a time.
