Why do women in Española take two pregnancy tests?

Because they want to be for sure for sure.

Funny, right? Hilarious, in fact. Española, New Mexico is one of those places in America that is so unique that it’s developed its own genre of joke. In this case, the unique part is a local linguistic affinity for the saying “for sure for sure.” It adds emphasis, and, I suppose, rolls off the tounge a little better than “like, yea, totally.”

So then, why wasn’t Jesus born in Española?

Because they couldn’t find three wise men or a virgin.

But this one could be said about any town, a pal of mine who used to live there reminded me. Except, of course, Bethlehem.

Maybe this, at the end of the day, is just a way to pick on a town that really doesn’t have a whole lot going for it except scenery. Like this one:

What’s the difference between a prom queen from Española and a 57 Chevy?

Not everyone has been inside a 57 Chevy.

Now that’s just beyond the pale, really. It’s a poverty stricken town with a heroin problem. Must we make fun of them so much?

Yes.

So did you hear about the torado that went through Española and did $2 million worth of improvements?

Didn’t think so.