10 Things People ALWAYS Ask When They Know You’re From Oregon
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Tessa Metcalf
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Have you ever told someone you’re from Oregon and then had to brace yourself for the odd questions that were sure to follow? Most of the time, people’s questions about Oregon come from a place of genuine curiosity, but at other times they are just completely misinformed. Here are some of the many questions that people ask time and time again when they find out you’re from Oregon:
Well, probably not. The forest is great, but we do have cities and suburbs...
It’s true, rain is a big part of life for a lot of us in Oregon, but definitely not everyone. For instance, Bend boasts 300 sunny days per year!
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Oof. That one depends.
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No, but some people do. In the ‘70s a Wildlife Research Team erected a bigfoot trap in Oregon and kept it baited for six years.
Me, no. But many of us do!
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Sure, but not everyone partakes.
Well, no.
Yep. And it has a sistertown in Scottland called Dull.
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A couple of years ago, Matt Groening (the creator of The Simpsons, originally from Portland) revealed that the fictional town of Springfield was originally (at least partially) inspired by Springfield, Oregon. So there you have it!
Because flannel is somehow warm and thin and nice looking all at the same time. So basically: magic.
What other questions do you get asked when you tell people that you’re from Oregon?
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