Posted in Wyoming November 03, 2016 by

15 Sure Fire Ways To Make A Wyomingite Mad

Our environment defines us. The land has carved our personalities and shaped our culture into what it is today. Like our wide open spaces, majestic scenery and peaceful landscapes, we are a proud, solitary, laid back group of individuals. However, there are some things that can really get us fired up. Here are 15 sure fire ways to make a Wyomingite mad.

1. Outsiders calling us selfish and lazy. It's in our blood to go to great lengths to help others.
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2. Outsiders making fun of how we dress. We dress like this for all occasions.
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3. A tourist asking, "Where is the nearest mall?" We don't want our state commercialized. That's not what we're all about.
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4. Take away our right to own a gun. We were born and raised with a gun in our hand. It's a way of life.
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5. Outsiders coming in and trying to develop and modernize the state. We don't like change. We like our state the way it is - simple and all about the land.
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6. Greenies. Need I say more?
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7. Outsiders referring to the town of Jackson as Jackson Hole. Jackson is the town and Jackson Hole is the valley between the Teton Mountain Range and the Gros Ventre Range.
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8. Tourists asking, "Where are all the cowboys and Indians?" No comment.
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9. A tourist asking, "What time do you let the cows out?" Again, no comment.
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10. Referring to us as democrats and especially liberals. Wyoming has been a Republican stronghold for 50 years. Wyoming is known as "the most conservative state in the United States."
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11. Hearing an outsider say, "I can't wait to move here." There's an unwritten rule about discouraging people from moving here.
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12. Having animal activists coming in and telling us how cruel it is to shoot Bambi.
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13. Tourists cluttering up the scenery, especially when they slow down or stop in the middle of the road and block traffic to get a glimpse of the wildlife.
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14. Hearing someone say that Jackson, what they'll really say is Jackson Hole, is the most authentic and best part of Wyoming. Most Wyomingites view Jackson as an overpriced tourist trap.
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15. Outsiders and tourists in general.
Dave Hensley

Trust me, don’t test these out. Are you beginning to notice any common denominators here? Speaking of which, you might also want to check out 12 Sure Fire Ways To Spot A Tourist In Wyoming.