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.
