An Open Apology To My Fellow Idahoans
Glowtato, Potato, big ol turd. everyone has a different name for that annual New Years eve tradition here in the Treasure Valley. This year, unlike any other in recent history, the anticipation behind the new year was STRONG. With nothing to do, nightlife shut down for the most part, and crowds kept to a minimum, how does one celebrate the end of a complete dumpster fire of a year? I m not sure that any of us had the answer.
In my usual tongue-in-cheek fashion, I made a joke on the radio the afternoon of New Years Eve, comparing the giant Idaho potato to a turd. With a year like we had in 2020, it all just seemed to come together. It didn t take long for an email to come blazing into my inbox at work calling me out for the poor taste in humor. I ll leave the author anonymous, but the message said:
Idaho Potato Drop rings in 2021 with virtual celebration
The Idaho Potato Drop has become an annual tradition for tens of thousands of revelers in downtown Boise. But this year was different. Author: KTVB Staff Updated: 12:26 PM MST January 1, 2021
BOISE, Idaho Idahoans said goodbye to 2020 and rang in the new year by dropping a giant spud at the stroke of midnight.
The Idaho Potato Drop has become an annual tradition for tens of thousands of revelers in downtown Boise, but this year was different.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event took place in an undisclosed location and was only available to be able to be viewed on TV and online.
Blow Up Trump Tower (From Idaho)
it s complicated.
This article can be for the Trump lovers and the not so favorable fans. You can own a little piece of history and help out a charity at the same time. You can blow up Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino. It s abandoned.
It looks like Atlantic City is actually assisting in this major promotion to blow up Trump Plaza Hotel by having fun with it. I mean who wouldn t love to push down on one of those dynamite modules and watch the building explode. You don t have to dislike Trump to want to blow stuff up!
The Idaho Potato Will Drop at Midnight COVID-19 Style
There is something special about the request of 2021 this year. Yes, I said requesting, saying please, and even begging. Come to Idaho 2021.
I ll admit that I never thought the Idaho Potato Drop would continue. It almost felt like a stereotypical move right? So, here we are 8 years later and I can t wait for one small problem. We can t go.
The Coronavirus has done everything but let up and that means social distancing. There is no real way to invite thousands of people who are already just waiting for an event to attend while expecting them to follow COVID-19 safety rules. The Idaho Potato will drop will happen, but don t plan on attending.