WE'RE not that WEIRD - A Short Documentary on Port

[@pixieseyz]

How many hipsters does it take to change a lightbulb? Oh its this really obscure number, you've probably never heard of it...

[@jh299110]

Lol!!!

[@The_Conqueeftador]

Wow you only heard of light bulbs that need to be changed out. You probably didn't even know the original lightbulbs built never burned out. Pffft poser.

[@Cccoast]

Amen

[@piratesteve5284]

When a bunch of people all decide to be weird,..in the same way,......they are not weird , let alone original.

[@maxdeville4907]

I love portland. I fell in love with the city when i first drove past it on a road trip. I lived in the pacific north west for about two years. I love it, just dont let the people scared you from moving to one of the nicest city in the north west. People may be weird in portland at least they are free to express whatever. "Each of its own"...im looking forward to moving back soon...i miss portland, there is so much to do if you are into out door stuff.

[@vegmex4124]

Agree 100%

[@BeingMe23]

Well I have lived in the NW for 32 years. Portland used to be more friendly and laid back. But as more California residents moved in and the over generations grow up. It has became more conservative and not as friendly. Don't let the clerks in stores and Coffee shops think it's a friendly city. That's a standard meet and greet in all businesses Nationwide. If want odd or weird go visit San Francisco. It's very liberal and open to many unusual events. Portland is still not as open as it could be.

[@jameshunt9684]

Portland - The land where no fucks are given

[@heroedeleyenda05]

that cover song was awesome

[@裕-j6i]

Nice video! Thank you for sharing.

[@catpower1811]

Portland seems like such a friendly and cool place-especially to me, being a Utah resident. Such a suppressed and ignorant state this is. I can't wait until the day I make it to Portland.

[@argeniside1015]

What did you think of it, if you eventually did

[@bigeleonard]

im sure you would fit right in.

[@Macabresque]

Did you ever make it out there?

[@MeltinJohn]

No its not.I want to gtfo and go to Texas. Utah might be worse than Oregon but really, they both suck.

[@MeltinJohn]

@Cucktown Population: Me im not even in the far right camp .. I used to be but I can say this.. It matters none what side I'm on.. This is an intolerant place with intolerant folks. Be a bit off white, have an accent.. Even if youre liberal or on the trans spectrum like I am. I still dont get to see the show. I still have issue with those who should be believing in solidarity.. Isnt that their message? I say that as someone whos moved on from right wing extremism. Even if I wanted to find Antifa even without going to a protest to even make friends with, I cant. Theyre even in the minority. When I was on the far right, it was awfully hard too.. Fact is that Portland is like if u took Omaha or Des Moines, put more unfriendly people and more trees.. It would just be boringness with more of a view and extra crowds.. For what??? I fell for the Portland hype before.. Now its time to move on for good.

[@DiscoNun24]

I think the Saturday market is my favorite thing about this place. I remember when I was a kid some dude dressed like Jimi Hendrix was walking around with his left handed guitar and let me put it on so my mom could get a picture. People here are so chill it's great. Proud to be born here

[@emmastar3202]

all these comments arguing about Portland. "Portland's sucks!", "Portland's awesome!" please stop. It's just a city. Some people love it there, others don't. there's no reason to be disrespectful. We are all different and have other opinions based on our own upbringing and general personality. If you have something to criticize make it constructive and have respect :)

[@bkuleck]

Portland sucks!

[@chrisedward7575]

problem is you spread your politics, welfare, crime, drugs and disease everywhere. Portland should be quarantined.

[@bnorberg988]

@@chrisedward7575 How about we put a wall around it to keep you out.

[@spacecadet1248]

I'm from Portland and I always feel so welcome here, like a belong. I've lived here my entire life and believe that there are places here for everybody! It's so beautiful here…:)

[@twerth1989]

It's easy to fit in in Portland. I just moved away a couple months ago and am realizing how special it was that I could be myself without worrying about getting judged.

[@aryderdiyar8807]

The guy on the guitar was awesome! Plays amazingly and has a great voice!

[@19Deamon12]

We aint so different...thousands of miles away. I love you Portland people :)! Greetz from Paul in Duesseldorf, Germany! Have a good and confident life, you people abroad! Yours truely. P..

[@superearthbender]

I'm now less interested in moving to Portland.

[@r.russell839]

good:)

[@guillermobetancourt1738]

We appreciate it!!

[@hankmoody9041]

lol

[@LoveStarRecords]

YAY

[@bubbafisher8783]

Yeah fuck off

[@samsquanch1996]

The guy with the guitar was right, people who are "normal" aren't, they are hiding who they are, people who are open about who they are and are not afraid to show it are the ones who are normal.

[@qwe123303]

+samsquanch1996 I mean maybe, but what if I'm just not outwardly flamboyant and don't care AT ALL about what I wear besides being comfortable. I'm from Oregon and occasionally will talk with random dudes like this on the street. I can explain to them until I'm blue in the face that I am being who I am and they will always insist I'm hiding it. They usually have A LOT to say and I just let them throw it out there.

[@salasvalor01]

+lion575 That's right. I sensed hypocrisy here. I feel like Seattle is like Portland without that negative, a true emerald city. That's my definition of normal: being beautiful without being a contradiction. Something like that.

[@TheScaletIbisNW]

+samsquanch1996 Maybe... but being born and raised here there are a lot of fake people here... Oh they're nice, but past that there isn't much deeper... To be honest I sometimes feel the weirdness is like a big wall to distract from some of the real issues. Don't get me wrong, I love it.. However, I know a lot of weird people that are hiding behind the strangeness. I know a lot of genuine normal people too.

[@Wings_of_foam]

+samsquanch1996 You are SO wrong hahaha.

[@jmtigerfan4765]

I think most of the "weird" people are mentally ill.

[@loveabuttersquash]

brilliant rendition of 'on the road again' - beautiful!!!!

[@ladybug5093]

I have to watch old videos like this to remember Portland the way it should be... not too long ago it was authentic and awesome, just like this. Now it’s like the soul has left.... Portland!!! I miss you!! My heart is broken for my old city... 💔

[@ie750]

Portland .. where the homeless ppl are more polite then the people in traffic. true story.

[@jameshunt9684]

very true

[@lesmis16]

I would call myself a hipster but that's a little too mainstream for me. XD

[@The_Conqueeftador]

I'm such an OG portland hipster. I remember seeing the first homeless guy with a cat on his shoulder. It was yellow and still a kitten they even did a small news story about him.

[@sanitymeansnothing]

I am staying the summer in Portland. This has made me even more excited.

[@isthisreallife489]

The more videos I watch about this city, the more I want to move here. The folks seem pretty nice and accepting of all things weird. I'd definitely feel more at home there than here in Maryland. My friends think I'm weird because I'm a (19 year old) black guy that listens to indie/alternative music, metal, edm... etc and I wear skinny jeans, beanies, Vans and I skateboard. lol. Portland seems like an awesome place for me. :)

[@thomashaines3916]

I still love my city, but where did you go?...... please come back!!

[@ladybug5093]

Yes 💔

[@TroutdaleTattoo]

I don't think Portland is any more weird than anyplace, but what do i know. I am a 61 year old female. I have owned a body piercing and tattoo shop for the last 40 years and what makes me weird is that i have no piercings or tattoos. I love what i do. I am also a jeweler and i have no jewelry except some rocks and sticks. I have a little house in the burbs and i grow most of my own food and build solar panels. I don't think i am weird, i just have interests.

[@hmm2598]

Gosh, i am so proud to be born and raised in oregon!

[@ronwilliamsjr.8341]

Just came from Portland last week. It's cool up there, I liked it.

[@claudilla]

That was an awesome cover of on the road again.

[@arktikgraywolf]

Well that kinda changed my perspective of Portland. Starting to wonder if its worth the move.

[@jtl909]

AWESOME! Listening to testimony about "hipsters" from a girl wearing a $200 Mountain Hardwear jacket.

[@zbillster]

Okay, toothless guitar guy convinced me NOT to move there.

[@camlag4598]

Good

[@MoMiBearR]

"A place where people aren't afraid to be who they are." ---- my favorite part :)

[@BillGaffneyOregon]

Awesome. Love the various profiles of Portlandians.

[@frankepina9009]

I really love Portland, one of the best cities in the U.S., along with Seattle and Austin!

[@jeremywendelin]

Live in Oregon. In Portland you start off cool but you end up like the lady in the very end lol

[@nellyparidise]

Why do you think that is? Iv never been there but I'm just wondering. It's good to hear the perspective of someone whose actually there

[@Karenyamilcastro]

This was and is, an awesome video! I am going to Portland at the end of summer and every time I see a video of Portland I get more and more excited! Can't wait. Nice Video :D

[@asdjfbsughai]

I visited in august and loved it, this video encapsulates my trip!

[@darkveder100]

where there is lack of culture means lack of insight which takes me back to my initial point and compassion is miniscule.

[@artlarson9437]

Portland adopted "keep Portland Weird" from Austin's official town slogan of "keep Austin Weird".

[@mistyz2163]

good clip makes me think though if I could handle the weather? hmm maybe visit though for sure! blessings to u all🙌

[@ObeseChickenNugget]

watched this in 4th grade and all the kids just were staring at the screen. I ❤ Portland

[@MortalGamerGabe]

portlanders as nice as most people say. most people here are far left and they shame anyone that isn't as such.

[@OrangeSkrimp]

I'm proud to live in Portland! :D

[@nicholascorey2331]

Great documentary! Im visiting Portland soon, with the possible intent to move there! Thanks for giving a real life look of it!

[@ColeBannerman]

I love Portland so much ❤

[@klimber10001]

Bijou Café.. got it. Wont be eating there. Lets hang around poop areas and smoke before we go in and touch food. Mmm mm good.

[@ckminty603]

the whole world is a smoking poop area but is honesty the best policy

[@Flagrazi]

His T shirt has never been washed.

[@StickOfChop]

Great place to start for an aspiring filmmaker. Nice short video describing exactly what Portland is.

[@paulalevy7087]

I've lived in Portland my whole life. The weirdest thing I've ever seen was a dalmatian walking on its hind legs crossing the street downtown. Nobody knew what was going on, or if it was even real.

[@trumetalheadonmauiey9715]

United Shades of America taught me all I need to know about Portland, OR.

[@momkrenzke]

I think people are unique and how dress is there own personality. I can't wait to visit Oregon

[@tonygareth221]

I like alternative lifestyles to a certain degree, and the terrain seems very nice with the mountains, trees, ocean, etc. I enjoyed Seattle when I visited and had a decent paying job offer that I regret not taking. I spent 30 years in CA and I do love it (especially the foothills and mountains), but I have been living in TX/AR for 10 years and I'm ready to go west. Looking for work, I teach tennis and work for an airline so get a hold of me if you have any opportunities! 😁

[@Sharpl3Lade]

Really refreshing, killed it brother.

[@DinnerPartyP]

Coming to visit from Atlanta at the end of September and can't wait! Thanks for the great overview. :-)

[@moebiusdune1115]

Good short documentary.Do you have some new videos about Portland?5:10 French girl with red cap is very pretty.

[@madkapper420]

yes! i totally thought the same thing about the girl with the red hat

[@Deathwish777]

i come from the east coast. came here to go where i knew no one. what i learned about portland is, it is no different then any other city in this country. the one thing that set this place apart to me, was that the max was free in the city. then they took that away, as if they didnt have a extremely bad traffic problem in the city. people in portland will purposely block traffic just so they dont have to be behind a red light. yeah theres bike lanes, but i watched bikers straight up turn in front of the car and then give the signal. which explains the high amount biker deaths. i love the fact that it embraces the art community, but it also try to control it by deciding what is art and what goes on the walls. im a artist, self taught, and i find that offensive. but like i said, its the same as any other city. theres homeless, people with children think i want to kidnap them in broad daylight, grannies still lock the doors of their car if i walk by while they are sitting in it, my point is people here judge just as much as any other place, the difference is they will smile at you, while eastcoast would just say it. but if i had to choose anywhere to be at the moment it would be here, ill take the smile, and most people wouldnt talk to me anyway, so i have peace. im a vet so i tend to avoid crowds.

[@justinbeynon7980]

God forbid you'd actually have to pay for your Max ride! Cuz ya know, Max trains grow on trees.

[@justbrowsingtheweb7791]

one of the best videos on Portland

[@HunterMann]

Mexico City also has clear air now(and over 50,000 free public bikes to use!).

[@PTownPiper]

Portland is the BEST! I LOVE MY CITY!!!

[@NECKBRACEBRO]

The guy at 5:54 is preaching and telling the truth.Portland is not Weird,it's Unique.

[@luigi290]

Awesome job Johnny! Love it!

[@versatileadventures9624]

I don't live in Portland, but I do walk my cat on a leash. Maybe I should move there to be with my people! XD

[@arelic6087]

Versatile Adventures stop by the cat cafe and adopt another

[@godsmacks1000]

I bet Seattle could give Portland a run for its money in terms of eccentricity. Both cities definitely have their own unique charm.

[@ericbryant6097]

those café workers are hilarious

[@HunterMann]

I read that Portland is rent-free. That must be nice.

[@MisterMonsterMan]

You couldnt pay me enough to move to anywhere that political radicals of either side are not only tolerated, but accepted and often cheered on.

[@SGRmoss]

Of course this is done on one of the super rare sunny days

[@azulverde5887]

kids from my highschool walking past at 4:50 lol

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

that was a cool little film, thanks!

[@mattbrown7365]

Seeing as how this was only shot downtown makes me question the short film makers perspective of Portland,and there is enuf cutsie little videos of Portland with sappy acoustic music as a back drop to make anyone sick.

[@iPodHelpTube]

What brand is the black jacket that the guy is wearing at around 5:10?

[@deftonenations303]

Omg the last lady serenaded me outside of Dante's last December, singing that same song. Lmao. Ahhhh, portland.

[@christinamiddlebrooks5465]

I live in portland it's a fun and big place full of people portland is not weird it's just the people they showed its just like any author state but in this place you can be whoever you wanna be people expect people how they r there we may look weird but this is a loving place Here you can be different and people won't make fun of you trust me we all love you......GOD BLESS YOU

[@HunterMann]

It's not the rain that makes Seattle and Portland people depressed(hence the need for so much coffee), it's the near-constant overcast skies. Oppressive.

[@heartwornhighway]

I live in Portland and I love it because of the scenic beauty, it is really nice if you like the mountains and nature etc, but the people are not friendly. Portland is full of annoying pretentious hipsters that shun you if you are not the same. I feel like a complete outcast because I am not a foodie hipster bike riding beer snob. I am not saying that you should not move here because it is beautiful and I actually love the weather, but be prepared to deal with thousands of hipsters who hate anyone who is not as "cool" as they are.

[@cultist9591]

Hmm, That's odd. Maybe you should stop talking to the tourist hipsters then and talk to the actual oregonians, don't ya say?

[@skathast]

Chrishtin Damn right, they think they are so cool just cause they are hipsters in Oregon

[@mollkatless]

Just get philosophical about it - if the people you are encountering are from portland, how hip could they possibly be? Just as hip as people in spokane or des moines? or maybe as hip as people in missoula, or cheyenne? Understand? It is not as if you are talking about a big city bustling with culture and different ethnic groups (LA, SF, NY, Bos etc.). Don't sweat back-water hipsters from any small town, and life will improve - good luck!

[@6801ls350]

It's funny you should say that because these so called Hipsters seem to have a low self esteem and I can see why. They can't live off their trust funds forever! Eventually their Hip days will be over. First off what is the real history behind this? Nothing! My definition of a hipster! Loser!

[@twilight4192]

***** And You're just fucking proving their point! Hipster Imbecile! You are ABSOLUTELY judging them for not having the SAME Opinion as You! I went to Portland over a year ago, after my dad died - to heal in the nature of the place, and after too many fucked-up encounters with "Holier-than-thou" pretentious,hipster miscreants - such as yourself, I caught a flight back to Mexico City, where even as a US foreigner, I'm treated with much more kindness, and respect than I received in your fetid compost heap, you think is a city! What a JOKE! Biggest assholes I've EVER encountered in years of travelling!

[@joshuway81]

i almost cried hearing him sing...

[@TacosAreLife.]

Can't wait to live here!

[@ilqfbrj]

Man, this is awesome! u should make more vids!!!

[@TheAndrewGorny]

lol, 8:25. The most accurate portrayal of downtown Portland life, ever.

[@kirasmiley350]

Proud to live here :')

[@urgandma]

3:27 his face... lololololol

[@corygoodman1155]

Most depressing place I've ever lived in. You can have my part of Portland. I'm safe and warm in Florida.

[@CarsonJamesCook]

Air quality is very good for a metropolitan area - so yes.

[@washboardjim]

You did well with On the road again,

[@Firafighter808]

what is the name of the song that plays at 2:50?

[@rawB-nw9mr]

I wanted to move to Portland until I watched this! Thanks...

[@bulletmagnet1158]

Can't believe I was in this video

[@andreaschrosk6573]

If you would like to do another documentary, I respectfully suggest the saga of Dutchess, the dog who has been missing for 14 weeks. See the Sellwood Moreland Nextdoor group. Here is the most recent post, and this lady has been posting several times a week and people have been responding to try and help her: Dutchess Missing 14 weeks....REWARD of House cleaning once a month for a year! Dutchess has been missing now for 14 weeks. Though I have met some of the most amazing people along the way, this has been an emotional road to walk. The up's and down's are very hard. However, I an not giving up and am very hopeful she will return! Please keep looking for her. I an offering a house cleaning gift for whoever finds her or leads us to her. 1 year once a month free cleaning. I have cleaned professionally on the side for over 15 years.

[@williamcarnley3769]

you got to love it or leave it, I love it.

[@rematados6673]

Wow guitar guy is so damn good at singing

[@dylanakent]

Nice video. Honestly, most NYers wouldn't even blink at any of this.

[@PiersPlowman]

The guy playing the guitar was awesome. Kinda like a cross between Willie Nelson and Jim Croce.

[@paularomero2512]

science is my favorite topic and was my favorite subject in elementary.

[@niceguybuddy5301]

tell me something else

[@paularomero2512]

There is a science group that gets together at COCC every week during fall term classes.

[@gosak211]

Man i miss Portland, someday i'll go back

[@kaitlinjune7054]

What were the first two songs featured?

[@DJbassrevolution]

For those of you not from Oregon Portland is a great city and is friendly to everyone. Portland is a nicer calmer version of LA come visit but don't move here I want to keep my town weird and happy, not discriminating but keep Portland Oregon stay away cali.

[@arthurwright1433]

When you say friendly to everyone I assuming you are referring to everyone that agrees with their political views.

[@DJbassrevolution]

Arthur Wright nope not politics just human decency here people will help strangers say hi start conversations with random ppl in la and some other parts of California people are soulless robots who don't see other ppl.

[@JayJoker958]

The peace maker Hahaha too bad I just moved here hahahaha one of those "soulless robots" you were talking about.

[@sensei-lr4cj]

Lol the only cali guys that move there are poor cali residents.

[@avishaidavid988]

Here in Washington State Port means something else, I thought this was going to be a documentary about Port as in Pot, Right then that should tell you how weird I are because of the first thing I thought of when I read port was an illegal substance which I have never smoked by the way

[@Jolly11808]

Ah! I miss my city so much! Had to move to ND to work, and holy crap it's completely opposite to Portland.

[@Ahhdjx]

hes really good!!!!

[@HunterMann]

Ironic that the singer does a Willie Nelson song. Willie lives in Austin, the original "Keep It Weird" city.

[@MykkiOnTheCusp]

To all the people arguing over why this city sucks or why that city is better than this other city, just stop. Every city has it's own unique energy and that's not going to appeal to everyone. Fact of life. Just because it isn't your cup of tea doesn't make it objectively horrible. For example, I can't stand Montreal. Bad experiences there and such. Do I think it's just a really horrible place in general? No, because that's just dumb. It's energy just didn't mesh with me and that's fine. Mad respect to people who love it there. Same goes for any other place.

[@b.c.miller9638]

Q: so whats the chronology of Weird Portland? A: it starts with THE WIPERS and all the scene descended from them from 1975 on. Ice 9, Systematic, Trap, Tombstone, Theater of Sheep, Babes In Toyland, Hole, Nirvana, Heatmiser, Quasi, Spin Age Blasters, Glass Candy and the Shattered Theater, the Clorox Girls - the X-Ray Cafe - Aural Fixation - the Meow Meow - The Mercury and AB SAB the Student Activities department of PSU - KBOO - Powells - Voodoo Donuts (where the Bacon and Maple Barr is named for me and Maple and our obsession with "Roseanne"), our Girl/Boy Interrupted 2000 Riot Girl campaign also known as LISA ROWE ROWE ROWE YR BOAT TO SAVE DAISY in which I was LISA'S ROWE'S BOYFRIEND - our never-ended DALLAS scene drama - DIAMOND TUCK, SILVERKINGS, DISCOURAGE ROCK N ROLL and the bands who continued the EXPLODING HEARTS - The Nice Boys, Slan, and The Neat - then SEWERS OF PARIS and ITALIANS DO IT BETTER. KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD commemorates the same thing AN INSTANT ATTRACTION does - Johnny Jewel coming up from Texas after the Geto Boys blew up to meet Ida at Fred Meyers in 1996 where I was his Courtesy Clerk, yr Boy Courtney of FRINGE WEIRD - PAGAN MAGIC PROJECT MAYHEM and the ALIEN BOYS. Here's to 2021 that we KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD and working.