Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Virginia Is For Lovers

Growing up with family from Virginia, I constantly encountered the Virginia tourism slogan: “Virginia is for lovers.” But seeing as how it’s called “Virginia”, shouldn’t that be amended to: “Virginia is for lovers, but only the ones who do not consummate their love. You know, like Platonic lovers.” Or perhaps simply: “Virginia is for Platonic lovers.” Or wouldn’t that be catchy enough?

Hey, I know: Maybe Virginia could be the premier destination for the abstinence crowd! And they could make extra money selling Virginia-branded purity rings. You know everyone would want one! And their tourism ads could rave: “It’s not truly abstinence unless it doesn’t happen in Virginia: the hip vacation spot for virgins!” Or maybe just a simple: “Virginia isn’t for lovers (because it’s VIRGINia!)” would work best.