[Corin Stormhands]

I always thought it was dumb also, and I live in Virginia. I think the expression came into being during the Robb administration, which explains a lot.

"Virginia is for Lovers" pre-dates Robb and may go all the way back to Linwood Holton. (I said earlier they celebrated the 25th anniversary, I may have had that wrong). But I had a "Virginia is for Lovers" t-shirt as far back as 1973 when Holton was Governor and Mills Godwin was running for a second term, this time as a Republican.

Like it or not, it's been a great marketing tool for tourism in the state.

[VMI70]

"Like it or not, it's been a great marketing tool for tourism in the state."

No question about that. I always make the mistake of thinking my personal views should be followed by everyone. I can't wait to become King and straighten everything out. ;-)

[CapandBall]

I had a "Virginia is for Lovers" t-shirt as far back as 1973

Me too. I saw a tee-shirt in DC that said " If Virginia is for Lovers and Maryland is for Crabs, whats DC for?". On the back of the tee-shirt: "CRACK!"

[meandog]

If Virginia is for lovers, how come we were named for a virgin?