Portlandia: Where Did All the Weird Go? A Hilarious Look at the r/PortlandOR Subreddit
Ah, r/PortlandOR. Once a haven for quirky memes, craft beer braggadocio, and endless discussions about the best place to get a vegan donut (spoiler alert: it's all of them), the subreddit has taken a bit of a... turn. Let's just say, the vibes are different these days.
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From Unicorns and Food Carts to... Everything Else?
Remember the days when the biggest controversy was whether Voodoo Doughnut's bacon maple bar was overrated (it's not, fight me)? Now, scroll through the subreddit and you'll be greeted by a delightful mix of:
- Serious discussions about the city's homeless crisis: These threads can get pretty heavy, but at least they show people care. Just be sure to pack your emotional armor – it can get heated in there faster than a Timbers game against Seattle.
- Gripes about rising rents: Because apparently, a city known for being quirky and affordable can't have both anymore. The struggle is real, folks.
- The occasional "Is Portland Still Weird?" post: Yes, Debbie Downer, Portland is still weird. It's just a different kind of weird now. Think less "saxophone-playing unicyclist" and more "existential dread caused by a rogue kombucha brewery explosion."
But Fear Not, Fellow Freaks! There's Still Fun to Be Found
Look, it's not all doom and gloom. There are still pockets of the good ol' Portland weirdness we all know and love. You just gotta know where to look.
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- Check out the "Spotted in Portland" threads: These are a goldmine of hilarious (and sometimes bizarre) sightings around the city. Just last week, someone saw a man walking his pet ferret on a leash made of Christmas lights. Classic Portland.
- Embrace the self-deprecating humor: Portland loves to laugh at itself, and the subreddit is no exception. You'll find plenty of memes and jokes about the city's quirks and current events.
Remember, folks, even though Portland might be a little less "Keep Portland Weird" and a little more "Keep Portland From Crumbling Apart," there's still a sense of community and a shared love for this wacky city.
FAQ: Navigating the New r/PortlandOR
- How to avoid getting into a fight about the best brunch spot? Simple: everyone knows it's Pine State Biscuits.
- How to deal with a existential crisis brought on by the rising cost of rent? Retail therapy at Powell's City of Books, duh.
- How to find the "Spotted in Portland" threads? Just search for "Spotted" in the subreddit bar. Easy peasy.
- How to contribute to the community? Share your own weird Portland experiences, post funny memes, or just upvote the things that make you chuckle.
- How to make Portland weird again? Honestly, that's a question for the ages. But hey, at least we can laugh about it together.
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