We fancy ourselves good, decent GOD-FEARIN’ simple folk here in the great state of Alabama.

Long on love of God, football, and of course, the “SANCTITY” of marriage.

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Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day Observed In New Zealand

But… and this is a BIG BUT-

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Yale v Harvard

The numbers tell a DIFFERENT STORY….

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According to research by mydatingadviser.com, Alabama may have SOME ‘SPLAININ’ TO DO…..

They gathered data based on several criteria:

  • Marriage
  • Divorce
  • Separation rates
  • The number of venues to meet for an affair
  • Even Google searches for for affair hookup websites in any given area across the US.

Turns out, one Alabama city ain’t as WHOLESOME as we’d like ‘em to be.
First...
The TOP 5 LEAST Faithful Cities in ‘MERICA.

No. 1 - Dallas, TX

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Across U.S., Stadiums, Landmarks Illuminated In Blue To Honor Essential Workers

Marriage Rate: 47%
Divorce Rate: 12%
Separation Rate: 2%
Happiness Index: 49.00
Google Search Interest for an Affair: 32.85

No. 2 - Ft. Worth, TX

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Courtesy of Fortworth.com

Marriage Rate: 46%
Divorce Rate: 12%
Separation Rate: 2%
Happiness Index: 51.46
Google Search Interest for an Affair: 30.96

No. 3 - Houston, TX

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Houston Scenics

Marriage Rate: 47%
Divorce Rate: 12%
Separation Rate: 2%
Happiness Index: 49.00
Google Search Interest for an Affair: 32.67

No. 4 - St. Louis, MO (Steve and DC’s old stomping ground)

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Midwest Rivers Crest At Near Record Levels

Marriage Rate: 47%
Divorce Rate: 9%
Separation Rate: 2%
Happiness Index: 42.85
Google Search Interest for an Affair: 32.04

No. 5 - Nashville, TN

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2020 coronavirus pandemic

Marriage Rate: 48%
Divorce Rate: 12%
Separation Rate: 2%
Happiness Index: 49.00
Google Search Interest for an Affair: 32.58
ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD…

No. 11 - Huntsville, AL!!!!

Huntsville ranked just outside the top 10, landing at number 11 as the most unfaithful cities in the U.S.

Makes sense, I mean there ARE ROCKETS POINTING AT THE SKY EVERYWHERE….

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Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Launch

Gotta be SOME KINDA symbolism….

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(FILE PHOTO) Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion

While we are on the subject – Here are the MOST FAITHFUL CITIES IN THE US:

No. 1 - Pasadena, California
No. 2 - Torrance, California
No. 3 - Roseville, California
No. 4 - Visalia, California
No. 5 - Laredo, Texas
No. 6 - Montgomery, Alabama

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Luther Kings

So that’s something we can be proud of. Montgomerians are very faithful to their spouses.
Maybe they are totally committed.
Or
Maybe nobody else wants them?
I mean – I seent some REAL BEAUTS while visiting our state's capitol…

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Funny Face
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A Beautiful Rose

I'm just saying….

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