Many of the filming locations took place in Preston, Idaho, including Napolean's home and the high school. Preston is also the city where film scouts came across an orange, 1975 Dodge Tradesman, and asked to use it for a character.
Although the film wasn't recognized as anything cinematically spectacular aside from a few teen choice awards, I consider it to be one of the better comedies made.
A southeast Idaho teacher accused of feeding a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students will be tried in his own community next month.
An Idaho teacher accused of feeding a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty.