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Norwegian filmmakers visit polygamous towns, Norwegian ensues

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune The twin towns of Colorado City, Arizona and Hildale, Utah, where many followers of Warren Jeffs' FLDS church reside.

Ever laugh at something on the Internet and wonder, "Why am I laughing at this? I don't even know what is going on."

That was my reaction to watching a video of a duo from Norway's Fristad Film tour Hildale, Utah, and Colorado City, Ariz., collectively known as Short Creek and home to the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

In a video on Youtube dated Nov. 7, the pair drive around Short Creek shouting in a language I assume is Norwegian while filming children playing and women in prairie dresses. I have not hit up my bosses for money for a translator, so just assume the video is not safe for work if your co-workers speak (probably) Norwegian.

Actually, not all of the video is in a foreign language. There is apparently no Norwegian words for "self-proclaimed prophet" or "underage wives."

Then at 3 minutes and 30 seconds, the duo leaves Short Creek and enters Zion National Park, begin speaking English and make a rather blue joke about the color red.

Hat tip to the The Principle Tumblr.

ncarlisle@sltrib.com

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