News 9’s Gary England talks to The Daily’s Lunden England about Lady Gaga, the Gary England drinking game and his wizard status.
LE: So Gary, a lot of people ask me if I’m related to you… how often do people ask if you’re related to Lunden England?
GE: Lunden who? No, no, seriously … about once per decade.
What was OU like when you were a student here in the ’60s?
I remember there being plenty of bad-smelling people with long hair, girls with no shirts and guys with clouds of smoke following them around everywhere.
Did you ever read The Oklahoma Daily during those years?
You mean The Daily Oklahoman?
I’ve noticed that your weather predictions are eerily accurate — almost unnaturally so. Are you a good wizard, or an evil wizard?
Hey pilgrim, I’m actually known as “The Great and Wondrous, Wonderful Weather Wizard” — neither good nor evil, although kind of weird when the storms come out after midnight.
They say that April showers bring May flowers … what’s up with that? And who are “they,” anyway?
“They?” I’m assuming they must be the people that sell flowers.
So how flowery of a May should we be expecting in this part of Oklahoma?
Oh big time flowery. We’ll probably end up with May flowers splattered everywhere!
Do you ever DVR yourself so you can play the Gary England drinking game when you get home from work?
What’s wrong with you? I am a DVR...
What can I buy with Kelly Ogle’s two cents?
Not very friggin’ much. At least that’s what mama says.
Let’s say a friend of mine is flunking a class. Good idea or bad idea: Leaving an open jar of hornets in the professor’s office to appeal to her fun side and earn some brownie points.
Very original! Just pray the professor isn’t armed.
Just one last burning question, the answer to which I’m sure all the young ladies are dying to know — whom will you be taking with you to see Lady Gaga?
Sorry, ladies … I already promised that one to my pet Beagle, Howler.
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TheAntiTrevorClark 2 years, 1 month ago
what. wow.. ..what..?
wow.
kcreasey 2 years, 1 month ago
Oh, Lunden. Having fun interviewing your uncle I see...
matthewmurrayday 2 years, 1 month ago
This wasn't a REAL interview. You did something such as what Weird Al did with Eminem...am I to assume that is correct? In other words, I'm assuming you "interviewed" (read: did a fake "interview") with Gary England.
kcreasey 2 years, 1 month ago
Matt: some of those responses couldn't have been pulled from his broadcasts. Example: one has Lunden's name. Hint: Lunden has connections to be able to interview Gary England. Look at my previous comment for the answer.
cineman69 2 years, 1 month ago
Wow Lunden! This is hilarious! You guys seem to have the same kind of humor, which makes for a rather funny humor piece. And as for user "matthewmurrayday," think before you speak. Why leave a comment when you don't know what you're talking about? They are uncle and nephew. If you had glanced at Lunden last name and utilized even a small dose of common sense, you'd know that. I can't stand ignorant people.
matthewmurrayday 2 years, 1 month ago
cineman69: How the hell am I supposed to know that Lunden is related to Gary England? That's not common knowledge. I haven't been in Oklahoma all my life like you have. So DON'T criticize me for what I DON'T know.
Oh, and I'd like some CONCRETE PROOF that this "journalist" Lunden England is related to a "meteorologist." More like two Gaylord thugs.
cineman69 2 years, 1 month ago
"Matthewmurrayday" you are probably one of those individuals who needs Obama's birth certificate to prove he was born in America. I wouldn't doubt that is the case with you. My comment was posted to call attention to all the misinformed users who have the audacity to leave a comment before doing thier homework. "CONCRETE PROOF"? Wow. Now way a journalist from OU is related to a LOCAL meteorologist, right? I mean, you'd expect Lunden to be a news anchor or something. I mean, anyone related to Gary England must be a high profile figure like Bristol Palin, right? Next to Rachel Maddow, Sarah Palin, and Chris Matthews, Gary England is sitting on top of the world. All Gary's relatives live in mansions, sip on cocktails, and drive BMWs. COME ON MAN!! Listen to what youre saying. I imagine there are several people on campus related to somebody prestigious. Its a big campus you know, we OU students arent all air-headed and insignificant beings who cant do thier homework before leaving a comment about writer they know nothing about. Like "kcreasey" said "Look at my previous comment for the answer." All the infomation you needed was at your disposal, from Lunden's last name to Gary England's reference to him in his answers. So, you didnt know? That's fine. Then why are you leaving a comment? It's not common knowledge, but those reading that piece could easily connect the dots. Lunden is pretty well known on campus, why dont you go by the newroom and ask him if its true. I for one know it to be true. But for all you skeptics, do some research to rid yourself of uncertainty. My point: Know what youre saying before you post a lie saying its a "fake interview" when really youre the one out of the loop. Also, I havent lived in OK my whole life, just a few years. Next time you leave a comment, make sure you know what youre saying, otherwise people may criticize you for being misinformed.