From billion-dollar amusement parks to fancy amphitheaters to large-scale sports websites, there have been a lot of highly ambitious, likely unsustainable, very “I’ll believe it when I see it” Oklahoma development projects and business propositions make headlines in Oklahoma over the past couple of months.
As a result, I thought it would be fun to put together a 10-question Hoot Industries-inspired trivia quiz about it all!
It’s a great way to test your knowledge on all the big projects around the state that will likely never come to fruition, and also keep you a bit informed and disappointed on their progress.
The 10 questions are below. The answers will follow. If you get a perfect score, let us know and we’ll send you a miniature Steve Lackmeyer figurine made out of debris found in the Bricktown Canal… while supplies last.
Here we go!
1. Which one of the following is a real-life themed area of the proposed $2-billion American Heartland Amusement Park?
A: Americaland B: Creationville C: Electropolis D: Mobilehoma
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2. According to recently released financial reports, which EV company – and recipient of Oklahoma taxpayer subsidies – “only” lost $70.9 million in Q2 of 2023?
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3. Which “Friend of TLO” is pre-selling $500,000 luxury seat licenses for the proposed $70-million, 12,000-seat Sunset Amphitheater project in Mustang?
A: Christina Fallin B: Carol Hefner C: Aaron Tuttle D: Emily Sutton
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4. Which reporter broke the news that the proposed developer of Block 405 – the $30 million-plus RV resort planned for NE36th and I35 – has a history of unpaid debts and financial disputes?
A: Pete Brzycki w/ OKC Talk
B: Steve Lackmeyer w/ The Oklahoman
C: Amanda Taylor w/ News 9
D: William H.P. Merriweather Archibald Ménage à Tres Savage the III & IV w/ Non Doc
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5. Three years after it was announced, Kevin Stitt’s decision to move the Oklahoma Public Health Lab to what city has been marred by scandal, delays and controversy?
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6. According to various media reports, The Oklahoma City Wranglers semi-pro football team’s plan to construct a 12,000-seat stadium at what struggling retail center was revealed to be nothing more than a scam?
A: Crossroads Mall B: Heritage Park Mall C: Sears at SW 44th and Western D: Every CBD-Plus
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7. Within $5,000, what is the monthly rate for a presenting sponsorship on the Sellout-Crowd.com Jenni Carlson Podcast?
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8. A non-profit associated with the Boardwalk at Bricktown development has been accused of fraud in what other state?
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9. In December of 2020, which Oklahoma-based business announced plans for a drive-in theatre that, at last check, has still not come to fruition?
A: Chesapeake B: Hobby Lobby C: Loves D: Paycom
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10: Investors recently sued to remove the developer from what multi-million downtown project where nothing is real, and there’s nothing to get hung about?
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1. Which one of the following is a real-life themed area of the proposed $2-billion American Heartland Amusement Park?
Answer – C: Electropolis.
I boldly predict a faulty wire will spark an “accidental” blaze that will burn the park down and let developers get their insurance money.
2. According to recently released financial reports, which EV company – and recipient of Oklahoma taxpayer subsidies – “only” lost $70.9 million in Q2 of 2023?
Answer – Canoo
But don't worry, they're totally going to make millions of cars in Oklahoma.
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3. Which “Friend of TLO” is pre-selling $500,000 luxury fire pit suite licenses for the proposed $70-million, 12,000-seat Sunset Amphitheater project in Mustang?
Answer – B: Carol Hefner
She’s DMing people on FB to see if they want to use their parents' money to book a suite.
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4. Which reporter broke the news that the proposed developer of Block 405 – the proposed $30 million-plus RV resort planned for NE36th and I35 – has a history of unpaid debts and financial disputes?
B: Steve Lackmeyer w/ The Oklahoman
According to his article, the developer testified in a 2022 court case that he was “completely lacking any assets having surrendered everything to various creditors throughout the years” and that he had no bank account and “no cash other than what was within his wallet.”
As a result, expect Kevin Stitt to appoint him to his cabinet
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5. Three years after it was announced, Kevin Stitt’s decision to move the Oklahoma Public Health Lab to what city has been marred by scandal, delays and controversy?
Answer – Stillwater.
Lawmakers are already seeking more money to be sunk into the marred facility.
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6. According to various media reports, The Oklahoma City Wranglers semi-pro football team’s plan to construct a 12,000-seat stadium at what struggling retail center was revealed to be nothing more than a scam?
Answer – A: Crossroads Mall
If you ask me, the site should be considered for the new Oklahoma County Jail.
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7. Within $5,000, what is the monthly rate for a presenting sponsorship on the Sellout-Crowd.com Jenni Carlson Podcast?
Answer – $20,000
To book an ad, hit up your server at Toby Keith’s "I Love This Bar and Grill."
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8. A non-profit associated with the Boardwalk at Bricktown development has been accused of fraud in what other state?
Answer – Arizona
Despite that connection, developers were recently awarded up to $200-million in TIF funding.
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9. In December of 2020, which Oklahoma-based business announced plans for a drive-in theatre that, at least check, has still not come to fruition?
A: Chesapeake B: Hobby Lobby C: Loves D: Paycom
Answer – Paycom
This probably explains why they desperately want employees to return to the office.
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10. Investors recently sued to remove the developer from what multi-million downtown project where nothing is real, and there’s nothing to get hung about?
Answer – Strawberry Fields
I apologize if the Beatle’s reference gave away the answer, but you can read all about the fight to get a new developer here.
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Anyway, how did you do? If you got all 10 right, reach out before Steve Lackmeyer claims his figurine. Supplies are limited!
