City Cast

The Rules for Surviving Boise

Blake Hunter
Blake Hunter
Posted on May 22   |   Updated on June 29
"Don't judge a book by its cover" also applies to not judging people with California plates, but not everyone feels that way, so get rid of 'em. Sorry. (George Clerk / Getty)

"Don't judge a book by its cover" also applies to not judging people with California plates, but not everyone feels that way, so get rid of 'em. Sorry. (George Clerk / Getty)

Boise may not be the most harrowing place to live, but then sometimes the Legislature doesn’t like us, there’s the high housing costs, the lack of (legal) weed, and, undeniably the most sinister of all, the geese.

So if you’re new to town or haven’t quite figured out our city’s quirks, here’s what you need to know to survive, according to the City Cast Boise team.

Starting with some sage wisdom from Minerva Jayne: “In Boise, you cannot judge a book by its cover.” You can expect most functions to be casual, and if you like dressing up, expect to be the odd one out (which is fine).

From lead producer Frankie Barnhill: Before gossiping, check your surroundings. Assume that everyone around you knows who you’re talking about, because they probably do.

Re: license plates, host Emma Arnold recommends getting a vanity plate that won’t show your county (non-Ada folks aren’t always fans), and certainly change your plates if they’re Californian.

Meet Daphne, the queen and overlord of City Cast Boise. (@fabarnhill / Twitter)

Meet Daphne, the queen and overlord of City Cast Boise. (@fabarnhill / Twitter)

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