Enough already! In the beginning people fought for real causes, expressed real passions and unique individuality… against an increasingly stale, ignorant, cookie cutter world. And now Portland has become exactly that. Every band, film, painting, book, photo, political view, outfit, restraurant, lifestyle, attitude, opinion, philosophy, ect… is all the fucking same AMONG EVERYONE! Is it really that interesting when every facet of everyones life is carefully constructed to constantly portray some form of uber eccentricity?Nothing more than a bucket list culture in which every single person is sooo careful not to deviate from. When you strip away the aesthetics on the surface, how is Portland any different than Miami or LA? Just another group of homogenous, superficial douchebags that only care about themselves. I don’t really see a difference anymore between someone on a tall bike from someone in a Hummer, someone in a recycled vintage outfit from someone in an REI jump suit, or a blatent asshole from a self rightous passive aggressive. The people here are the same as there, the only difference is the fucking costume.

8 replies on “Make Portland Normal”

  1. Is your moving van unpacked yet? Most people realize Portland isn’t weird within their first 3-4 days of living here. Welcome to Portland, please worry less about bumper sticker slogans.. only tourists and soccer moms from Beaverton would ever think Portland is weird.

  3. Don’t worry, I believe the type you are referring to is only a small segment of the total population of this fine city, don’t let a particular type of person keep you from enjoying the city. Also, obvious troll is obvious.

  4. As soon as you stop worrying about what other people are doing and just focus on doing what you like and what makes you happy, your life will be much better. Stop letting other people affect you.

    I know it’s hard to get over your hangups, but the older you get the more you realize that other people’s (strangers, specifically) choices, hobbies, and taste (or lack there of) in art should not be of importance to you.

    I agree with SugarSpill. Just shut the hell up. Live YOUR life.

  6. Like arenit said. But to be consistent, also don’t worry about Mercury anon commenters who generalize about “Beaverton soccer moms”. Just ignore all the bullshit.

  7. ^^^^ Beaverton soccer mom. Packing a triple wide SUV stroller, a slight gut, cherry blossom full sleeve tats and a “keep portland weird” bumper sticker. Smelled it a mile away.

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