August 09, 2005

Some positive things about living in Minnesota

Since I've been doggin' on our Fair, er fair state for week upon humid week, allow me to offer a sprightly Defence of the Land o' Lakes:

1. In Minnesota, you can be invited to a church function that promises "a light supper," only to arrive and discover that in Minnesota, "a light supper" means "a gut-busting three-course meal that would bring Andre the Giant to his Greenlandish knees." This actually happened to us on Sunday. I appreciate that approach to portion control, ie; no control whatsoever. We staggered out of that church, I tell you.

2. Minnesota is so left-wing that they actually have churches for people like me.

3. Last night I was at a bar with a large group of pals and satellite pals, and people were having a sincere, non-ironic conversation about where to buy the best venison jerky, and whether bear meat is actually worth eating. (The verdict: too greasy.)

4. Apparently many people here have second homes called "cabins." Normal people, not just Richie-Rich shitheads with platinum waterslides.

5. Bars. Lots of 'em. And I don't mean taverns.

Posted by Diablo Cody at August 09, 2005 10:08 AM

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