If a "Utilities" class is evil, where do I put my generic code?

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I generally live by the rule that Global variables / functions are evil and that every piece of code should live in the class to which it pertains.

This is a very easy rule to follow, and I believe that I haven't ever run into an issue with this rule until now.

Today, however, I need to add a function to my assembly rather than to a specific class. That is, almost all of my classes could have a use for this particular function.

Where should I put this function (+1 overload)?

If I put it in a "Utilities" class, I feel dirty. If I tack it on to a semi-related class, and let other classes call it directly, I feel worse.

This particular piece of code basically chops a IList<PointF> into a normalized list. I feel right now that adding it as an extension method on IList<PointF> may be the best bet...

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