tv show we are diggin: ifc’s portlandia. are you?
Portland and its many charms is a frequent topic here at Shelterrrific, from advice on the most crafty neighborhoods to the latest trends (like portable stores in trucks). So imagine our delight when IFC unveiled its new comedy series last week, Portlandia. Created by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, it pokes fun the northern city’s penchant for all things organic, homemade and PC. For a sample, check out this hysterical promo site, Put a Bird On It, which allows you to place a lovely bird shadow on any URL of your liking. Yes, silhouetted bird figures are definitely a decorating trend we are tired of! — Angela M. (on Twitter: @angelamatusik)
Watch Portlandia on IFC’s Friday at 10:30. (Or DVR it like us so you can watch over and over!)
Are you from Portland? Let us know what you think of the show!
I love the show but don’t have cable. I hope I will be able to watch the episodes through iTunes or Hulu somehow…
So funny.
I would love to hear from some Portlandians about how accurate they think the show is! AS someone who lives three hours away and has been a participant in many an indie craft fair, I think it’s more like “put an owl on it” (or put a mustache on it: http://www.etsy.com/listing/64293718/put-a-mustache-on-it — and Powerandlight had this well before the show aired) but the spirit is certainly the same!
@ Anne: there are episodes available on iTunes for sure!!
As a new Portlander, I am totally digging this show. The bird thing, as well as most of the other sketches, seem right on with what I’ve noticed around here. (Almost bought a skirt with a bird on it at Saturday Market this summer).
I am so bummed I missed tonight’s episode. It looks like Amazon has them for free though. (At least the first one.)
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I am so guilty of loving the birds on most things, but I completely agree that it is definitely a design cop-out.