11 Sure Fire Ways To Make A Wyomingite Mad
Caryl
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Our environment defines us. The land has carved our personalities and shaped our culture into what it is today, and if you’ve been living in Wyoming, chances are you know exactly what I mean! Like our wide open spaces, majestic scenery, and peaceful landscapes, we are a proud, solitary, laid-back group of individuals. However, some things can get us fired up. Here are 11 sure fire ways to make a Wyomingite mad — you might relate more than you want to admit.
1. Anyone assuming our slow-paced lifestyle makes us lazy.
2. Outsiders making fun of how we dress.
3. Questioning our high gun-ownership numbers.
4. Overdevelopment
5. Greenies.
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6. Tourists referring to the town of Jackson as Jackson Hole.
7. Tourists asking, "Where are all the cowboys?"
8. A tourist asking, "What time do you let the cows out?"
9. Hearing an outsider say, "I can't wait to move here."
10. Creating a bison jam or bear jam.
11. Tourists in general.
If you’ve spent some time living in Wyoming, chances are you’re a little fired up just thinking about all of the above! What would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments.
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Do Wyomingites have any strange habits?
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What is Wyoming known for?
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