Napoleon Dynamite Legislation at DVinfo.net

Imran Zaidi · April 14th, 2005, 02:16 PM

Apparently not a joke - Idaho is passing a bill to officially commend Joshua and Jerusha Hess on the making of Napoleon Dynamite and putting, um... Idaho on the positive map, increasing toursim, etc... The exact reasons are itemized in the bill...

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

"The purpose of this resolution is to recognize and commend Jared and Jerusha Hess for their cinematic talents by which they have increased the nation's awareness of Idaho."

Dylan Couper · April 14th, 2005, 04:16 PM

I think that in itself just lowered my impression of Idaho.

Luis Caffesse · April 14th, 2005, 04:38 PM

For those who don't want to actually read the bill, here are some choice excerpts:

"WHEREAS, Uncle Rico's football skills are a testament to Idaho athletics;"

"WHEREAS, Napoleon's artistic rendition of Trisha is an example of the importance of the visual arts in K-12 education"

"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!""

"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the State of Idaho, advocate always following your heart, and thus we eagerly await the next cinematic undertaking of Idaho's Hess family."

Christopher C. Murphy · April 14th, 2005, 05:03 PM

It's either Napoleon Dynamite or a Potato.

If I were then...I'd choose Napoleon Dynamite too.

LOL!

Brad Bodily · April 14th, 2005, 05:14 PM

Way to go, Idaho!

Marco Leavitt · April 14th, 2005, 05:52 PM

I think it's sweet. Good for the Hesses. An honor like this means a lot more than a lot of other awards that get given out.

Imran Zaidi · April 14th, 2005, 10:37 PM

My guess is they wanted to do this but putting it through as a bill is just a formality, so they went ahead and made it funny.

I laughed out loud reading it! If only Congress was this funny, we might actually care what happens on C-Span.

Lorinda Norton · April 14th, 2005, 11:04 PM

That's not embarrassing or anything! How'd you find that, Imran? I live here and didn't know a thing about it! You'd think those clowns at the Statehouse didn't have better things to do.

The funniest thing I ever saw about this state was on Late Night w/Conan O'Brien. In making his usual fun of the states and their quarters he showed the back of Idaho's quarter. It said, "If you can think of anything we can be proud of, call 1-800-555-5555." I nearly fell off my chair.

Be fair, now. Parts of Idaho (not where I live) are absolutely gorgeous--some of the prettiest rivers around. Other than that... : )

EDIT: Oops! Sorry, Brad, but I've lived here my whole life. Sometimes it feels like we've earned the jokes. Actually, it used to be a great place to live--till all the people moved in. : )

Christopher C. Murphy · April 15th, 2005, 08:56 AM

Lorinda, people think New Hampshire is a suburb of Boston!

That is until the New Hampshire Primary happens every 4 years. They want to take away the Primary too!! Then you and I will be in the same boat. lol

I eat your potatos all the time....tasty. Thanks!

Oh, and at least you made it into this classic children's poem (that probably no one has heard before!):

"If Mississippi wore a New Jersey - what would Delaware? Idaho...Alaska!"

Joe Carney · April 15th, 2005, 06:38 PM

To think I have lots of relatives in the Boise, Meridian and Nampa areas. Dynamite? How about instant mashed potatoes (Simplot anyone?).

Joe Carney · April 15th, 2005, 06:48 PM

I guess everyone has tried to forget that forgetable Kevin Costner movie? Or did the legislature say anything about that one?

Dylan Couper · April 15th, 2005, 07:10 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Joe Carney : To think I have lots of relatives in the Boise, Meridian and Nampa areas. Dynamite? How about instant mashed potatoes (Simplot anyone?). -->>>

Sorry, I believe those were a Canadian invention. William Shatner and instant mashed potatoes? We're on a roll!

Eric Emerick · April 17th, 2005, 06:10 PM

Well, let's not get our shorts bunched up over this, it happens in every state, all the time. I recall when I won the US Open Wheelcair Tennis Champs. in '96, I was invited down to the NY State Capitol Building for Disability Awareness Day, and was honored (or ambushed), without forewarning, by the senate/assembly in the exact same way ( had to come up with an impromptu speech too, geez ). I'm sure there's a template for these resolutions that an aide can produce and/or modify in a heartbeat. And every year, someone else gets that very same honor. All I can say is that it was nice, nothing more, nothing less. It didn't hurt making political contacts with a few bigwigs either. It really is who you know, hehe.

Eric Emerick · April 17th, 2005, 06:12 PM

after reading the resolution again, no, clearly NOT a template. wow, they really considered the subject, bravo!

Joe Carney · April 17th, 2005, 09:36 PM

Sorry, I believe those were a Canadian invention. William Shatner and instant mashed potatoes? We're on a roll!<<

Dylan...I've been making it my personal mission to convince the state controled liquor stores in VA to start stocking Iceberg Vodka. No luck so far.
Oh well. My opinion of VA has gotten lower with each passing week.

April 14th, 2005, 02:16 PM	#1
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	Napoleon Dynamite Legislation Apparently not a joke - Idaho is passing a bill to officially commend Joshua and Jerusha Hess on the making of Napoleon Dynamite and putting, um... Idaho on the positive map, increasing toursim, etc... The exact reasons are itemized in the bill... http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/HCR029.html "The purpose of this resolution is to recognize and commend Jared and Jerusha Hess for their cinematic talents by which they have increased the nation's awareness of Idaho."

April 14th, 2005, 04:16 PM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I think that in itself just lowered my impression of Idaho. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

April 14th, 2005, 04:38 PM	#3
Luis Caffesse Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 704	For those who don't want to actually read the bill, here are some choice excerpts: "WHEREAS, Uncle Rico's football skills are a testament to Idaho athletics;" "WHEREAS, Napoleon's artistic rendition of Trisha is an example of the importance of the visual arts in K-12 education" "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!"" "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the State of Idaho, advocate always following your heart, and thus we eagerly await the next cinematic undertaking of Idaho's Hess family." __________________ Luis Caffesse Pitch Productions Austin, Texas

April 14th, 2005, 05:03 PM	#4
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	It's either Napoleon Dynamite or a Potato. If I were then...I'd choose Napoleon Dynamite too. LOL! __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

April 14th, 2005, 11:04 PM	#8
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	OMG!!! That's not embarrassing or anything! How'd you find that, Imran? I live here and didn't know a thing about it! You'd think those clowns at the Statehouse didn't have better things to do. The funniest thing I ever saw about this state was on Late Night w/Conan O'Brien. In making his usual fun of the states and their quarters he showed the back of Idaho's quarter. It said, "If you can think of anything we can be proud of, call 1-800-555-5555." I nearly fell off my chair. Be fair, now. Parts of Idaho (not where I live) are absolutely gorgeous--some of the prettiest rivers around. Other than that... : ) EDIT: Oops! Sorry, Brad, but I've lived here my whole life. Sometimes it feels like we've earned the jokes. Actually, it used to be a great place to live--till all the people moved in. : ) __________________ Lorinda

April 14th, 2005, 05:14 PM	#5
Brad Bodily New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 21	Way to go, Idaho!

April 14th, 2005, 05:52 PM	#6
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	I think it's sweet. Good for the Hesses. An honor like this means a lot more than a lot of other awards that get given out.

April 14th, 2005, 10:37 PM	#7
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	My guess is they wanted to do this but putting it through as a bill is just a formality, so they went ahead and made it funny. I laughed out loud reading it! If only Congress was this funny, we might actually care what happens on C-Span.

April 15th, 2005, 08:56 AM	#9
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Lorinda, people think New Hampshire is a suburb of Boston! That is until the New Hampshire Primary happens every 4 years. They want to take away the Primary too!! Then you and I will be in the same boat. lol I eat your potatos all the time....tasty. Thanks! Oh, and at least you made it into this classic children's poem (that probably no one has heard before!): "If Mississippi wore a New Jersey - what would Delaware? Idaho...Alaska!" __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

April 15th, 2005, 06:38 PM	#10
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	To think I have lots of relatives in the Boise, Meridian and Nampa areas. Dynamite? How about instant mashed potatoes (Simplot anyone?).

April 15th, 2005, 06:48 PM	#11
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	I guess everyone has tried to forget that forgetable Kevin Costner movie? Or did the legislature say anything about that one?

April 15th, 2005, 07:10 PM	#12
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	<<<-- Originally posted by Joe Carney : To think I have lots of relatives in the Boise, Meridian and Nampa areas. Dynamite? How about instant mashed potatoes (Simplot anyone?). -->>> Sorry, I believe those were a Canadian invention. William Shatner and instant mashed potatoes? We're on a roll! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

April 17th, 2005, 06:10 PM	#13
Eric Emerick Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 171	Well, let's not get our shorts bunched up over this, it happens in every state, all the time. I recall when I won the US Open Wheelcair Tennis Champs. in '96, I was invited down to the NY State Capitol Building for Disability Awareness Day, and was honored (or ambushed), without forewarning, by the senate/assembly in the exact same way ( had to come up with an impromptu speech too, geez ). I'm sure there's a template for these resolutions that an aide can produce and/or modify in a heartbeat. And every year, someone else gets that very same honor. All I can say is that it was nice, nothing more, nothing less. It didn't hurt making political contacts with a few bigwigs either. It really is who you know, hehe. __________________ esquared

April 17th, 2005, 06:12 PM	#14
Eric Emerick Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 171	after reading the resolution again, no, clearly NOT a template. wow, they really considered the subject, bravo! __________________ esquared

April 17th, 2005, 09:36 PM	#15
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Sorry, I believe those were a Canadian invention. William Shatner and instant mashed potatoes? We're on a roll!<< Dylan...I've been making it my personal mission to convince the state controled liquor stores in VA to start stocking Iceberg Vodka. No luck so far. Oh well. My opinion of VA has gotten lower with each passing week.