We Have Conquered Nevada

That's right, Nevadans have arrived at The Literary Brothel. At least two of them, according to Google Analytics.

How did they get here? Through searches.

"Best Restaurants in Reno" and "vegas brothel"

Well, welcome to you both. We don't discriminate.

Next up: Montana. Yes, I'm talking to you, state of Steven Spielberg's summer home, lots of mountain people, and...a few internet surfers? C'mon.

-KV

Ten Fun Facts About Nevada

This is a follow up to the last piece I wrote on Nevada which is not only an excellent read, but explains why we keep writing about Nevada. -KV


Ten Fun Facts About Nevada

10. Republicans granted Nevada statehood so that Abraham Lincoln would be elected President. Thus establishing a long lineage of upfront, honest dealings by both Republicans and Nevadans.

9. 'Nevada' means 'snowcapped' in Spanish. And is the reason we no longer use Spanish words to name our states.

8. Nevada (like Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, Missouri, Montana and Pennsylvania) has no open-container law. There's no party like a Butte, Montana party.

7. Prostitution is legal in Nevada counties with populations under 400,000. Because it's important to keep brothels where they belong - in the countryside.

6. Prostitution is also legal in Rhode Island. Who knew?

5. Gambling became legal in Nevada in 1931. Thus ending the monopolies of greedy Indian Casinos and allowing decent Americans to make an honest buck.

4. Speaking of gambling, Texas Hold'em is hella fun. But don't play against anyone named Slim, The Master, or Parker Briggsmore.

3. Nevada is the seventh largest state. More "fact" than "fun."

2. The state bird is the Mountain Bluebird. Sounds peaceful, however, vulture was runner-up. Mosquito was third.

1. The state motto of Nevada is 'Home Means Nevada.' Thus, "snowcapped" must mean "home," such as "Mi apartamento es mi Nevada."

-KV

The Best Restaurants in Reno, Las Vegas, and Carson (Not really)

So, this isn't a restaurant review. We do have some restaurant reviews here at The Literary Brothel, but they are mainly for restaurants in the LA area, because, well, that's where we live. Sorry (for tricking you AND for living in LA). -KV

The "real" title for this entry is "Filling the Map - Trying to Get Hits on our Website from all 50 States and We Don't Have Any Hits From Nevada Yet." At current tally, people from 25 states and the District of Columbia have taken a turn on The Literary Brothel. We're half way there (if you count Alaska and Hawaii).

Today I'm talking to you, Nevada. Nevada: so close to California, but will never be California. Unless you consider it the part of California that is high desert and very rural and a lot like Nevada. Okay, Nevada, you can be that part of California, but you'll never be the part of California with Indian casinos and strip clubs. That part is uniquely our own.

Here's some neat Nevada facts:

Weather in Nevada: Hot. Unless you're in the mountains. Then substitute "Hot" with "Cold."

Percentage of Nevada residents who like tourists: 0%

Percentage of Nevada residents who make a living from tourism: 100%

My favorite buffet in Las Vegas: Texas Station. Yes, off the strip in North Vegas. The locals know what I'm talking about. Worth. The. Drive.

Vegas, Baby.

Vegas.

That's from Swingers.

The movie.

Hello, Nevada.

-KV