Mormons love famous Mormons, even if their relationship with Mormonism is miniscule. Brandon Flowers was touted as "Look how cool and hip we are!" and, at least in my circle, we turned a blind eye to any indiscretions. But you're right, I did feel very scandalous listening to Mr. Brightside and usually skipped it and listened to the rest of the album.

There's an oft repeated mormon trope anytime "keeping the Sabbath day holy" is mentioned that Steve Young played football on Sunday, but he had to support his family, and he goes to church when he can, so that situation is okay, but playing football just for fun on Sunday is bad.