Jul 03
(Disclaimer: The views represented in this post are the views of datejenny.com about an idiosyncracy of Mormon culture. They do not represent the views of the Mormon Church nor their doctrinal beliefs.)
I was hot tubbing at my friend’s place last night when I got into a discussion with my new friend Brady about meeting new people these social Mormon gatherings. When you meet a new Mormon, sometimes you need to ask some questions to gauge just “how Mormon s/he is.” It’s important to know this to see how well you relate to this Mormon as well as keep you from putting your foot in your mouth (see post for tomorrow). Also, it just helps you avoid an awkward moment if you happen to reference just how awesome Leo was in The Departed.
Usually the first and best way to judge how straight-edge a Mormon is to find out if that person watches rated R movies. Watching R movies is somewhat of a religious faux paux, but some justify it anyway. And it’s not just finding out if someone watches rated R movies; it’s what type of R movies they watch. Some Mormons only watch R movies if they are on TV. SOme only wath R movies edited by CleanFlicks or ClearPlay. Some people watch on the epic R’s like Gladiator, Braveheart, or Saving Private Ryan. Then you have those who watch the full spectrum, especially the really raunchy shows like Knocked up or Super Bad. (I know a handful of non-Mormons who are even offended at these movies.) Once you know this about your new friend, you can then derive other things such as if they curse, drink Red Bull, or think it’s okay to pay for gas at the pump on Sundays.
So do I watched rated R movies? Yes, but I’m selective. My favorite movies from the past few years (regardless of rating) have been Blood Diamond and 3:10 to Yuma. Other great movies I love are Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Last of the Mohicans, among others. Movies I have no interesting in seeing are Super Bad, Semi-Pro, Sex and the City, and any of those awful horror movies, among others.
(Other popular questions to gauge someone’s edginess include one or two-piece swimsuits for girls and white shirts every Sunday for guys.)
**So if you date Jenny, feel free to ask her what movies she likes. She’ll know exactly what you’re asking for.
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July 3rd, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Jenny Badger,
I’m laughing out loud about how mormon mormons can be. Nothing like letting the MPAA decide your moral objection to movies. You’re right though, you’re funny, you weren’t even talking yourself up at all. I’ll Digg you everyday as soon as you add it.
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Having recently moved to Utah and currently in the market for a good mormon, I have to ask the obvious question.
If you are so concerned about the content in a rated R movie, why are you hanging out in a hot tub with members of the opposite sex?
I look forward to your response.
Title this one: SO CONFUSED
July 7th, 2008 at 10:23 am
So true! Other “how Mormon are you” questions:
1. Do you drink Diet Coke?
2. (women) Do you wear a bikini?
3. (men) Do you wear a white shirt on Sunday?
Love the pay at the pump on Sunday comment! LOL