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.
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.
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.
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.
^^^^ 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.
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.