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The authors boil down “Idaho traditions” with two curious paragraphs: “The United States Constitution allows every citizen the right to own firearms. Hunting and shooting sports are a proud tradition in Idaho. There is a chance that you will see a person with a firearm, or see a firearm in a truck window, particularly in the small towns. This is legal and poses no danger to you. Do not be alarmed.” And: “Most Idahoans own dogs and you will see dogs in public places. You are welcome to pet the dog with the owner’s permission. It is also common to see dogs in the back of parked pickup trucks. However, these dogs are often protective and should not be approached”/2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games media guide. More in Kevin Richert’s blog here.
Question: How would you explain Idaho to overseas visitors, in 50 words or less?
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hhuseland on February 09 at 1:06 p.m.
If a pickup is sighted with a dog, but no chain saw, nor any beer cans rattling around in the bed, it’s from out of state, and should be regarded with suspicion.
Sisyphus on February 09 at 2:01 p.m.
“I figured I couldn’t have a gun fight without a gun.”—so true. That’s why I don’t have one.
Good one Herb. Although down thisaway the chainsaw is not as common as say the handyman jack, the loose spare tire, and a tree stump or rusted unused toolbox for weight.
Transplanted_Texan on February 09 at 2:45 p.m.
That’s true of dogs everywhere, isn’t it?
At least he didn’t mention potatoes.
Escapee on February 10 at 12:38 a.m.
I can think of at least one person who doesn’t wanna hear about potatoes, and that would be Dan Quayle.
How would I describe Idaho? It’s a location between a place and someplace else.
Escapee on February 10 at 12:39 a.m.
Idaho: The state of paranoid squirrels?