Episode Details

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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Learn more about the sponsors of this July 14th episode:

• Visit Walla Walla
• World Forestry Center
• Montavilla Jazz