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Boise, Idaho

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The Resume

    (July 4, 1863- )
    Located in Idaho
    Population 199,787 (2000 census)
    Largest and Capital city of Idaho
    Originally established as Fort Boise during the Oregon Trail
    Officially became the capital of Idaho on July 3, 1890
    Third largest city in the northwestern United States
    Name Boise comes from the French word, ‘boisé,’ meaning wooded

Why Boise, Idaho might be annoying:

    According to an old legend, the proposal to change Idaho's state capital from Lewiston to Boise was very unpopular, so members of the government snuck into Lewiston, and stole the state seal from Lewiston.
    There is little diversity in the city (92% white).
    The Boise State Broncos play football on a bright blue turf.
    Because it’s located in Idaho, most people know very little about it, other than potatoes.
    The original Fort Boise was abandoned because of frequent Indian raids.

Why Boise, Idaho might not be annoying:

    Its population has rapidly risen since the 1990’s.
    It was started as a fort during the gold rush, after gold was discovered in the area.
    They have excellent jazz and theater.
    Boise is well-known for their great fishing, river-rafting, and hiking areas.
    The Boise State Broncos football team has gone from unknown to an undefeated season, and dominance of their conference.
    The first Jewish synagogue west of the Mississippi River is here.

Credit: Rocky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 17.65% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 37 Votes: 83.78% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 40 Votes: 47.50% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 47 Votes: 70.21% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 70 Votes: 44.29% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 128 Votes: 55.47% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 237 Votes: 42.62% Annoying