5 Things People in Missoula Don’t Say

The house I lived in during college was the only all-student residence on the block. When my roommates and I moved in, the reception we received from our neighbors was cold, to say the least. But don’t worry, they eventually came around — to tell us to stop parking in “their” spot, that is.

Does anyone in this town walk their dog on a leash? So far this summer, I’ve been chased by at least five unrestrained canines. Luckily, the only one that tried to bite me was a particularly feisty wiener dog, and my height advantage made it easy to hop over him.

I have to give Missoulians props for their commitment to alternative forms of transportation such as buses, bikes and even roller blades. It’s almost uncool to drive a car, especially if it’s not a Subaru.

Continuing with the theme of transportation, the parking situation at The University of Montana is always a popular topic of conversation among students who purchase parking passes with the expectation of actually being able to use them. Suckers.

If you’re a Bobcat fan living in Missoula, you’re probably well aware that advertising your team loyalty is risky business. Around here, displaying anything marked with Bozeman blue and gold makes you a big red target for diehard Griz fans.