However, this year the Lips' jam wasn't approved for renewal. Governor Mary Fallin denied the song this year because the band's bassist, Michael Ivins sported a t-shirt with the hammer and sickle symbol of communism on it.
This picture makes me feel weird for a couple of reasons. Firstly, Ivins is wearing sunglasses indoors while proudly showing off his communist shirt at the Capitol. This causes for a bit of an awkward photo op. Secondly, a seemingly random woman is in the background of the photo screaming/crying inexplicably, furthering the uncomfortable situation. Interesting.
I digress. According to Pitchfork, the official rock song of Oklahoma was not something Governor Fallin wanted to be bothered with, and she decided to "go against the will of the people."
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