As a non-mormon resident of Utah, I call gross over-generalization on that claim. Like most groups of people, some are, and some (really, really) aren’t.

Or is it like qualifying Jane Austen as a “woman author”, subtly placing the work in a different category to be judged and enjoyed with another set of standards.

“Look at this film they made, all while being Mormon. Good for them.”

Their video won our 11th annual church film festival last Saturday. The fest is a local thing we’ve put on to great success every year, with a nice mixture of Mormon-specific entries and videos that could play to a wider audience, such as this Fight Club gem.

I can’t imagine what a censored Chuck Palahniuk would be like.

Mormonism, the ikea of religion?

Otherwise, they are considerate and well-educated, modest, and industrious.

Of course, I’ve also met quite a few that are batshit insane. But their magazines are well written, even with some interesting nonreligious content.

“I am stricken with a malady. I cause Emma’s untimely demise.”

I mean, there was the Old Spice BYU library spoof video from a few weeks back that went viral, and that video was specifically promoting a college library at a Mormon institution, while never specifically stating anything about Mormons.

So, I suppose it’s all interesting within context, but I wouldn’t read anything more in to it. You’re right – a cool video by people who just happen to be Mormon about sums it up.

I loved the movie, but it was such a delightful book. With all the Sense, sensibility and sea monsters and other J.A. reproductions this book would be grade A awesome.

I think it’s tasteful. Even though I’m a secular humanist now, a scientist, and an atheist to boot, I know enough Mormons to know that they are not all batshit insane, and can actually be rather good company sometimes.

For all the people arguing about why these girls couldn’t put their time to better use, be more original, etc., look at it this way: they’ve just gained practical experience in cooperative effort, technical integration, and more that will serve them well in adult life.

Besides, come on, let them have their fun this way. It’s not like they’re out getting into trouble or whining, “I’m booooored.” Besides, it’s heckafunny.