If you find yourself going into withdrawal waiting for the (just announced) third season of the IFC comedy Portlandia, don’t fret—there’s a live version of the Northwest culture-skewering show going on right now, all over our own city. See for yourself in this side-by-side comparison of Portlandia skits and Seattle realities.
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Portlandia
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Seatttleopia |
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Husband-sitter
A wife calls in reinforcements to watch her husband (and prevent cereal and YouTube video binges).
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Seal-sitters
With ever watchful eyes peeled on Alki’s wildlife (and frostbitten fingers glued to travel mugs), no seal is left behind on the seal-sitter’s watch.
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Smooth movers
Eco-friendly movers use a bike instead of a truck—no carbon footprint, but takes a bit longer.
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Honey by bike
Urban Bee Company purveys locally made, organic honey—and delivers it to customers by bicycle.
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No Olympics!
A duo traverses the city in protest against even thinking about holding an Olympics in Portland.
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No dancing
No matter how much they love the music, Seattle concertgoers won’t give up more than a subtle nod of the head.
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Pickle uprising
An entrepreneurial duo will pickle anything. Squash! A carrot! Your belt!
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Canvolution
If you’re not with the local canning craze, you’re against it.
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Shooting Star Preschool
Cooler-than-thou parents demand education for kids, courtesy of hipster-approved LPs in the library.
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Zen Gymboree
Dad just happens to bring his ukulele to playtime to strum ditties for the kiddies.
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Militant biker
Loud, proud and vocal about bikers’ rights, man. On your left!
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Recumbent biker
Maybe loud, perhaps proud, but who can tell when he’s reclining so close to the ground? On your lower left! Down here!
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