It so happens that in Northwood, Iowa, there is a major porn distributor hidden quietly above a flower shop. What was thought to be an unused office is a mailing and storage house for adult films. Considering Iowa is miles from tolerant, this is amusing.
But the best thing of all is the article itself. And one hilarious quote. Oh yes, I have to share this with you in full:
"Oh, Lordy," Hickle [the flower shop owner] said. "I had no idea. I am not OK with this. I don't believe in pornography, and, oh, my, I just don't see Northwood as the sex capital of the world. We have all these Norwegians here. Can you imagine that?"
You can't make up stuff like this. Coming soon: Iowa believe I'll stay the hell away from those crazy corn-loving folks.
Iowa corn is nearly all *feed* corn - i.e., for livestock. And some is made into corn syrup.
ReplyDeleteSo they don't actually eat much corn in Iowa. Actually, they don't eat vegetables much at all. Salad bars feature cottage cheese and jello heavily.
The people-food raised there is mostly beef and pork.
Now you know. I had to learn the hard way, by living there for 10 years.
Good to know! I only passed through a few times on my way to Wisconsin.
ReplyDeleteAll I'm saying is those folks fry cheese. Heroic.