Video: Sh*t people from Denver say

If you've ever driven beside a sloppy driver and blamed it on his California plates, you might be from Denver. The same thing is true if you can correctly pronounce "Chipotle," only drink craft beer or have been in any of the situations we've captured in the following video. After...

By Kelsey Whipple

February 6, 2012

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If you've ever driven beside a sloppy driver and blamed it on his California plates, you might be from Denver. The same thing is true if you can correctly pronounce "Chipotle," only drink craft beer or have been in any of the situations we've captured in the following video. After trolling the Internet for its stereotype of our fair city, we came back empty-handed (other than Shit Tim Tebow Does and Doesn't Say). So we made our own.

Yeah, sure, the trend is a little long in the tooth at this point, but it's not over until the Mile High City sings. Watch the video below for some of our favorite (and most overused) Denver phrases. Can you come up with any we missed? Add your own in the comments section below.

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