Portland has grown to have a very distinctive reputation, especially with the help of a very popular television show. It seems as though that whenever we tell an outsider that we’re from Portland, they have a couple questions and we have some answers for them.

1. So what's it like in Ory-gone?
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Ugh, seriously?
2. Is it just like that show Portlandia?
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We don't like to talk about it.
3. Are you a vegan?
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No, we aren't automatically averse to all animal products; we have both carnivores and herbivores in this awesome city.
4. Someone pumps your gas for you?
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Yes, it's spectacular.
5. Does everyone ride a bike?
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Not everyone, but a lot of us do.
6. Is it constantly raining?
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Yes, it's raining more often than not, but we wouldn't have it any other way.
7. Is the beer really that good?
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You have no idea.
8. Isn't Portland just the smaller version of Seattle?
Flickr/Howard Ignatius
No, Seattle is great, but just no.
9. Hey, have you ever been to Voodoo Doughnut?
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Yes, of course, and they have great doughnuts. Just plan to spend a ridiculous amount of time in a line that wraps around the block.
10. Are people really as nice as they say?
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Yes, yes we are.

Are you from Portland? What are people constantly asking you?

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