Found myself trying to explain to an acquaintance of mine this weekend why my HS senior daughter didn't apply to BYU. He's only somewhat familiar with mormons, and not familiar at all with BYU.

Anyway, I told him it wasn't a good fit, and in explaining why......the dress code regarding short lengths & sundresses, FHE groups, tunnel singing, decaf drinks, clergy recommends, approved housing, prayer before class, testimony bearing.....etc, I realized how odd it must sound to a normal person. But, it really hit me when I heard the the words "Beard Card" come out of my mouth. He looked at me like I had 5 heads, and said, and I quote "What in the hell is a beard card?" Ever try explaining the need for a doctor to give a medical reason to grow a beard?.....such a bizarre place.