In response to my "You know you're in Utah when" column on Wednesday, more than 200 comments were posted by readers. To let you know I am paying attention, here are some of the best, with credit in parentheses given to their on-line identities.
You know you're in Utah when » The lead-footed set the speed limits, teetotalers are in charge of alcoholic beverage control, planning and zoning is handed over to the developers, the descendents of polygamists campaign to restrict marriage to one man and one woman, and you're told if you don't like it you can just leave. (freeheel).
You know you're in Utah when » People refuse to vote out corrupt officials because they vote a straight party ticket instead of voting for the person. (Bob Laublaw).
You know you're in Utah when » You look out the window and see the beautiful mountains, you can drive to six different National Parks within a few hours, you have a flat tire and four different people stop to offer help, when some people choose to focus on a few things that make us different rather than the many things that can bring us together. (Dirty Raoul).
You know you're in Utah when » Nearly everything wrong with the state is blamed on the LDS Church and its leaders; when open bigotry (this thread for example) against the LDS Church and its members is perfectly acceptable behavior. (Utah Matt).
You know you're in Utah when » You find a registered lobbyist is also a state senator, or you find a state senator is also a registered lobbyist. (880Metzeler).
You know you're in Utah when » Even mentioning that Obama is president is cause enough to declare you a traitor. (SimonRasmussen).
You know you're in Utah when » The newspaper columnist cannot find anything positive to say about living in Utah. (SALT LAKE CITY SUPPORTER).
You know you're in Utah when » You hear the following: "Amrican Fark" (American Fork), "Spinish Fark" (Spanish Fork), "Hurrcan" (Hurricane), "Karn" (Corn), "Fark" (Fork), "Urika" (Eureka). (greginslc).
You know you're in Utah when » Lady's Home Journal is covered in the magazine rack so the kiddies won't be exposed to porn. (local guy).
You know you're in Utah when » Every injustice, natural disaster, idiot politician, bad policy, illegal act, etc. gets blamed on the LDS Church by the local newspaper and most of its readers. (Sundance).
You know you're in Utah when » The Republicans set up a socialist government agency to gain a monopoly on a legal product, then use the proceeds to provide free lunch to people. (Tck62).
You know you're in Utah when » The most prominent sports facility in the state has the name of a nuclear waste dump plastered all over it. (HBSurfer).
You know you're in Utah when » You can get four perfect powder days in a row. (alpinecoach).
You know you're in Utah when » Gayle gives the evil eye during the legislative session and the entire Legislature turns to Jell-O, or when the Legislature censures one of their own, then tells the entire state they agree with him. (RanchHand).
You know you're in Utah when » You drive along I-15 next to a minivan full of children (all under the age of 5) and the driver is talking on her cellphone, eating a Happy Meal, and changing a diaper at the same time. (sixpack scotty).
