Is SLC the GenX capital?
David Johnson
From today's Salt Lake Tribune:
"..Utah is the youngest state in the nation with a median
age of 26.3...more than seven years younger than the
nation's median age of 33.7"
In addition, it takes the average undergrad at the U. of Utah
something like 7 years to finish a degree (Gak, I'm in grad school,
how long is this going to take!). 7 years seems like a good
slacker-like length.
What else do we have to support our claim? Well, I saw an
empty bottle of Zima outside the laundry today.
Does anyone have any fascinating facts to help me out, or to
make your own claim towards living in our generation's center?
David
Christine Delaney
dejohnso%lal.cs....@cs.utah.edu (David Johnson) writes:
>Do I live in Gen X's capital city?
>
>From today's Salt Lake Tribune:
>
> "..Utah is the youngest state in the nation with a median
> age of 26.3...more than seven years younger than the
> nation's median age of 33.7"
I guess that makes us the most Gen-X state *by definition*. And I *love*
definitions! So ... I'd buy that for a dollar.
>In addition, it takes the average undergrad at the U. of Utah
>something like 7 years to finish a degree (Gak, I'm in grad school,
>how long is this going to take!). 7 years seems like a good
>slacker-like length.
Took me five years .... what about you other Slackers in Zion?
>What else do we have to support our claim? Well, I saw an
>empty bottle of Zima outside the laundry today.
Laundromats are very Gen-X. And, Zima actually *sells out* from time to time
around here. Hmm, David, you might be on to something ....
>Does anyone have any fascinating facts to help me out, or to
>make your own claim towards living in our generation's center?
In support of Salt Lake City:
* Salt Lake Roasting Company has been around a lot longer than the coffee
craze. Gen-X probably made SLR into a thriving institution. Given our
population density, as compared to Seattle, this *at least* puts us
neck-and-neck with Seattle.
* Utah had the largest turnout of all the Gen-X reported net.togethers so far
... and we all ended up slacking at an exFrat house with a pool table, Zima,
and the local student pagan association leader.
* We are planning a group slack-in in the desert sometime ... there is no
better place to slack than the desert. Utah is in the middle of the desert.
Therefore, we are truly a den of slack!
I can think of a bunch of others. Perhaps Chicago, Chapel Hill, or Seattle
should jump in here ... I'm about ready to grab the Blue Ribbon of
Generation-X-O sity and go drink coffee with David (and Jon, and Jon, and Dave,
and Ray, and Topaz, and Tim, and Nancy, and Jill, and Al, and Tom, and Crissy,
and ...)
>David
- chris
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David S. Broudy
ch...@xmission.com (Christine Delaney) writes:
> >What else do we have to support our claim? Well, I saw an
> >empty bottle of Zima outside the laundry today.
You can buy Zima in SLC? Last time I was there it was pretty damn
difficult to get any kind of booze. Then again that's my L.A.
showing--I'm used to having ten liquor stores and a 7-11 on each
block.
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Janice Christopher
David Johnson <dejohnso%lal.cs....@cs.utah.edu> wrote:
>Do I live in Gen X's capital city?
>
>From today's Salt Lake Tribune:
>
> "..Utah is the youngest state in the nation with a median
> age of 26.3...more than seven years younger than the
> nation's median age of 33.7"
>
>
Either that, or Mormon Boomers have been more than usually
successful in breeding . . .
At least you've got mountains. Slackerville here has Mt. Bonnell,
which is nothing more than a large pile of dirt.
Do you know Tammy Wambeam, Doug Ota, or Keith Roberts?
janice
Christine Delaney
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>ch...@xmission.com (Christine Delaney) writes:
>
>> >What else do we have to support our claim? Well, I saw an
>> >empty bottle of Zima outside the laundry today.
>
>You can buy Zima in SLC? Last time I was there it was pretty damn
>difficult to get any kind of booze. Then again that's my L.A.
>showing--I'm used to having ten liquor stores and a 7-11 on each
>block.
Zima isn't booze! It's fashion!
Actually, it isn't *that* hard to get alcohol here. Beer, Zima, wine coolers,
etc are all available at the local Sev and supermarket. Wine and liquor you
have to get from a state run store that has reasonable hours.
Or you just buy it more cheaply in Wyoming and tote it over the border :^)
David S. Broudy
ch...@xmission.com (Christine Delaney) writes:
> Zima isn't booze! It's fashion!
>
How true. I did try one once. Just to see.
Ian Williams
>
>From today's Salt Lake Tribune:
>
> "..Utah is the youngest state in the nation with a median
> age of 26.3...more than seven years younger than the
> nation's median age of 33.7"
Statistically, I suppose, but you have to factor in the Fun Quotient...
If you're not outdoorsy and you appreciate a good shot of tequila once in
a while, you may be hard pressed to find like-minded friends. Of course,
with Christine and Tim out there, one is never short of such things, is one?
>In addition, it takes the average undergrad at the U. of Utah
>something like 7 years to finish a degree (Gak, I'm in grad school,
>how long is this going to take!). 7 years seems like a good
>slacker-like length.
Either that, or the Mormon mission between your freshman and sophomore
years tends to add some girth to your college career.
>Does anyone have any fascinating facts to help me out, or to
>make your own claim towards living in our generation's center?
Well, me, Angeli and Brian U. may have a couple of ideas, but I can't
quite put into two words just yet...
-Ian
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Christine Delaney
>David Johnson writes:
>Statistically, I suppose, but you have to factor in the Fun Quotient...
>If you're not outdoorsy and you appreciate a good shot of tequila once in
>a while, you may be hard pressed to find like-minded friends. Of course,
>with Christine and Tim out there, one is never short of such things, is one?
This man speaks truth ... Although, there are nothing like Tequila and Koolaid
mixed drinks around a campfire after a day of backpacking. (Funny how it
doesn't taste the same when you're surrounded by civilization ... 8^)
>>In addition, it takes the average undergrad at the U. of Utah
>>something like 7 years to finish a degree 7 years seems like a good
>>slacker-like length.
>Either that, or the Mormon mission between your freshman and sophomore
>years tends to add some girth to your college career.
Ding ding ding. Ian scores a point! (David is in Joshua Tree, or he'd
be required to answer today ... David scores a deferral.)
>Well, me, Angeli and Brian U. may have a couple of ideas, but I can't
>quite put into two words just yet...
Well, start thinking y'all!
- chris (who asks: why bother lifting weights if you can't pack
in that extra 16 oz of Tequila..)