Portland Feb 14, 2011 at 10:44 am

Portlandia Recap: A Three-Laffer!

Wm. Steven Humphrey
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Psst, Steve....she's on one of the funnier shows on tv called Parks and Recreation. It's in its second season (or maybe the third?). She was also in Scott Pilgrim. Good thing you don't write a column called I Love Television!

Quelle honte!
TSW on February 14, 2011 at 11:22 AM Report this
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Aubrey Plaza
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2201555/
cloister on February 14, 2011 at 11:39 AM Report this
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To those wondering, "THAT GUY" from the Wireless Toyz sketch was Kumail Nanjiani, a really fantastic stand up comic.
boyasunder on February 14, 2011 at 11:43 AM Report this
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It seems like I can get by just by watching 1-2 clips of Portlandia month, but not the actual show. Sounds good to me.
on February 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM Report this
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I bet this was completely unintentional, but Fred's character in the second clip is an almost dead-on imitation of Randy Rappoport.
on February 14, 2011 at 12:12 PM Report this
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"Rapaport," that is...
on February 14, 2011 at 12:14 PM Report this
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So far, I still think the first episode was the best, although this week's was better than the previous one. I hope it gets better.
Lonely At The Movies on February 14, 2011 at 12:17 PM Report this
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I'm fairly certain that's the same house from the Portland-filmed movie Thumbsucker.
($8239f8h248cerfehjf23@&*@ebdjhb23f237OCDBO#BD*(# on February 14, 2011 at 12:20 PM Report this
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Actually the house in the house-sitter scene used to be owned by a live-event production designer, but he moved back to the east coast a couple of years ago. I worked there on visual content for several world tours for major label music groups, for a month or two each time (out of the garage). I could pick that kitchen out of a lineup any time.
Lonely At The Movies on February 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM Report this
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Was it the house in the movie Thumbsucker?
($8239f8h248cerfehjf23@&*@ebdjhb23f237OCDBO#BD*(# on February 14, 2011 at 12:41 PM Report this
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Whoops, meant "Also", not "Actually." - I honestly don't remember Thumbsucker that well, so possibly.
Lonely At The Movies on February 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM Report this
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I have been watching Shameless and it seems funnier and more spot on about Portland than Portlandia. I have not seen any homeless or street kids on Portlandia yet.
Rosy on February 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM Report this
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Ah, got it. I thought you were non-responding to me, so I asked again! I'll have to re-watch that movie.
($8239f8h248cerfehjf23@&*@ebdjhb23f237OCDBO#BD*(# on February 14, 2011 at 1:06 PM Report this
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Aubrey Plaza was also in episode 2, in the bookstore sketch.

WTF (way to fail), Steve.
ROM on February 14, 2011 at 1:23 PM Report this
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MEMORANDUM:

Portlandia is funny.
Around on February 14, 2011 at 2:40 PM Report this
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@TSW
I gave up on Parks & Rec after season one. You should've as well. (Don't believe the hype!)

@ROM
Of course I knew that, and I left it out for brevity's sake, which I know you prefer, but I sure as hell won't next time, because from now on I'm just gonna go on and on and on and on (and add a few extra Bieber posts besides) until blood drips out your ears. Reverse FAIL.

@Around
Re: that memo
Too long; didn't read.
Wm. Steven Humphrey on February 14, 2011 at 2:48 PM Mercury Staff
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Season 2 of Parks & Rec blows Season 1 out of the water. Good job, TV columnist. Durp.
Wubbles on February 14, 2011 at 5:07 PM Report this
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Has Portlandia covered the Memorial Coliseum debacle yet?
frankieb on February 14, 2011 at 5:35 PM Report this
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@frankieb sure, because I'm sure Fred Armisen has a real clear grasp of urban renewal areas and TIF financing.
($8239f8h248cerfehjf23@&*@ebdjhb23f237OCDBO#BD*(# on February 14, 2011 at 6:43 PM Report this
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Were you offended today because Portlandia hit too close to home? Maybe. I laughed when I read the Portlandia did you read sketch on the Mercury :)
abcdwxyz on February 14, 2011 at 7:45 PM Report this
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C's having a stroke!
Raptured Randy Savage on February 14, 2011 at 8:08 PM Report this
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@ C me too! Some people get butt hurt easily I guess:) If they made fun of me or my habits i'd be flattered
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