Last week, we saw headlines that Portland has the largest share of people aged 35-49 of any major city in the country. Considering so many of us grew up along with the internet, it kind of makes sense why Portland generates so much meme-worthy news, from exploding whales to cement milkshakes. Today, we're revisiting our team's conversation breaking down some of our city and state’s most memorable viral moments.
This conversation originally aired December 5, 2024
Discussed in today’s episode:
The Exploding Whale: An Infamous Moment in Oregon History Creates a Strangely Beloved Icon
The Assault of Nancy Kerrigan
Expose Yourself to Art
Snow Joggers Get More Than They Bargained For on Portland Street
Portland Snow Car Crashes 2007
How a Dubious Claim of Cement Milkshakes in Portland Became a Right-Wing Meme
‘Naked Athena’: The Story Behind the Surreal Photos of Portland Protester
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Tear-Gassed by Federal Agents
Truck full of Slime Eels Crashes on Highway 101
‘You Seen My Fucken Cones’ Origin
Portland Pickles Let Mascot Do a Twitter Takeover — Hilarity Ensues
Rockets vs Blazers Amazing Finale: Damian Lillard's Buzzer-Beater Three Wins the Series
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