Napoleon Dynamite & the Idaho Legislature

The Idaho Legislature passed a resolution honoring the makers of the film Napoleon Dynamite.

It may be the funniest piece of legislation I have ever read.

Precious excerpts:

WHEREAS, Napoleon's bicycle and Kip's skateboard promote better air quality and carpooling as alternatives to fuel-dependent methods of transportation;

More after the flip...

More excerpts:

WHEREAS,  Rico  and Kip's Tupperware sales and Deb's keychains and glamour shots promote entrepreneurism and self-sufficiency in Idaho's small towns;

WHEREAS, Pedro's efforts to bake a cake for Summer illustrate the positive connection between culinary skills to lifelong relationships;

For full text see link:

http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/HCR029.html

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6 Comments

I loved that movie!
I shall respect Rex
I shall never misuse Rex Kwon-Do
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice

GOSH!

by Hannula 2005-04-13 10:15AM | 0 recs
Why is Idaho
so Republican? Beacause of Mormons and ranchers?
by rafadex 2005-04-13 11:34AM | 0 recs
Re: Why is Idaho
Partly, but also because they disagree with Dems on gun control and environmental issues. (Logging,  mining, and farming are big industries.) Plenty of Idahoans dislike the idea of the government telling them what to do in those areas. Think Montana, only narrow and pan-shaped.
by quoi 2005-04-13 12:59PM | 0 recs
This one is gold.
"WHEREAS, any members of the House of Representatives or the Senate of  the Legislature  of the State of Idaho who choose to vote "Nay" on this concurrent resolution are 'FREAKIN' IDIOTS!' and run the risk of having the 'Worst Day of Their Lives!'"

I nearly fell out of my seat laughing.

by craverguy 2005-04-13 11:35AM | 0 recs
Being There
How much would you have given to be there when this was under consideration?
by mrstas 2005-04-13 06:47PM | 0 recs
by hpvv 2005-12-19 10:01PM | 0 recs

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