Author Topic: Utah English strikes again (Read 2048 times)

Jonathon · « **on:** July 24, 2008, 06:05:15 PM »

I just saw a link to this story on Eric Snider's blog and thought I'd share.

Tante Shvester · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2008, 08:56:03 PM »

I guess I'd better go to the self-serve pumps if I ever need to get gasoline in Utah. I'd hate to have the attendant misunderstand my request to fill it up.

Jonathon · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2008, 09:04:00 PM »

I don't think they have anything but self-serve pumps here.

Tante Shvester · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2008, 10:10:02 PM »

In New Jersey, it is against the law to pump your own gas. All the stations are full-serve. And not only that, the gasoline is actually cheaper than in the surrounding states (for self-serve). It is common for people passing through to wait until they cross into Jersey to fill up.

Just one way that New Jersey is just a little bit better than the rest of the country.

rivka · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2008, 10:53:37 PM »

There's that, there's the no tax on clothes or shoes . . .

*ponders*

Tante Shvester · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2008, 12:20:57 AM »

Our mud doesn't slide, our earth doesn't quake, and our fires don't go wild. And we've got the best tomatoes!

rivka · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2008, 01:45:59 AM »

And y'all have more Superfund sites than any other state.

Tante Shvester · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2008, 02:04:19 AM »

That's what gives that special tang to the tomatoes.

Jonathon · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2008, 08:56:49 AM »

Don't forget that when the ice caps melt, Jersey's going to be under water.

Tante Shvester · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2008, 10:36:04 AM »

Nah, we are 99 44/100 pure -- we float!

pooka · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2008, 03:27:48 PM »

Ah yes, I'll looking forward to getting back to the land of "boat 4 sell", "field dirt wanted", "pool tabs" and the ever-loved "pellow".