Posted in Oregon
July 07, 2015
10 Stereotypes About Oregon That Need To Be Put To Rest – Right Now
Oregon is widely misunderstood, thanks to shows like Portlandia, which depicts Oregonians as tree-hugging, DIY-obsessed, and overly-caffeinated weirdos. The truth is, there’s so much more to us than all that. We’ve come up with some of the biggest misconceptions about Oregon and the people who hail from from the Beaver State so you can put to rest these dubious notions once and for all.

In reality, they're just misunderstood.

Does it look like we have time to chill?

Well, that actually may be true. Fun fact, Walt Disney gave special license to U of O to use Donald Duck's likeness as the official mascot.

I mean, really, how is this serene, babbling river worth going nuts over? Pictured here, Metolious River.


Pictured here, Rogue Ales in Northwest Portland.

Pictured here, Lane County Farmers Market.

C'mon, who wants that fresh sea breeze against their face?

Really, the environment should just fix itself, right?

That just goes against our friendly, laid back nature.

Here are just a few stereotypes about Oregon that just wont quit. Tell us, what misconceptions about Oregonians are you tired of hearing?
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