Reader: Too Many Denver Men Are Still Boys Living the Full-Blown Stoner Life

A recent survey listed Denver among the top fifteen cities for single women -- and when we shared our post about it, we asked if the idea that Denver is actually "Menver" qualifies as reality or hype. We received a wide variety of interesting responses, including this one. See also:...
By Michael RobertsDecember 16, 2014
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A recent survey listed Denver among the top fifteen cities for single women — and when we shared our post about it, we asked if the idea that Denver is actually “Menver” qualifies as reality or hype. We received a wide variety of interesting responses, including this one.

See also: Top Fifteen Cities for Single Women — and Where Denver Finishes

Rae Bell writes:

No men….just an awful lot of BOYS who still want to party every night, live the full-blown stoner life, etc. Even those in their later 30’s and 40’s behave as if they are still 20-something.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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