Stereotypical Montanans

Despite living in a country that is perhaps more connected than ever before, there are still gross misconceptions about Montana and the rural Mountain West in general. And part of the difficulty in overcoming them is that mainstream pop culture continues to present absurd stereotypes to an impressionable audience of consumers.

Last week, a producer with the television station VH1, called our office and asked: “I know this is a weird question, but I’m looking for someone who might own a baby bear in your area. Do you know of anyone?”

Apparently there is a perception out East that we keep cuddly baby bears as household pets. The conversation then continued, maintaining its insanity.

By Kellyn Brown

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