Put a Bird On It!

While browsing Netflix for a little R&R last week I found a remarkable find. The find was (drumroll please)... season 5 of Portlandia!

As a poor college student I am at the mercy of what Netflix decides to stream. I was satisfied that the Netflix Gods finally answered my prayers of streaming the 5th season.

Portlandia is unique altogether. It is not a typical sitcom. Portlandia is a sketch-comedy series that shows the unique community of Portland, Oregon.

Well... I already watched the complete 5th season. It wasn't easy because darn school and life got in the way but garsh darn I did it!*

Portlandia has had 14 Emmy nominations and 3 wins. This year the show was nominated for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series but sadly lost to Inside Amy Schumer. (Still loving our folks of Portland!)

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein play many of the eccentric characters in Portland. Check out some of my favorite characters!

1. Toni & Candace 

The owners of "Women & Women First" are our two most favorite feminists. The have no sense of humor and take every situation seriously. In the beginning of season 5 you can see their story of how they became owners of the feminist bookstore. 

2. Peter & Nance

This couple is quite the bohemian couple. This couple is intense, loves pasta, and it is a fact that Nance is a way better driver than Peter. Check out the first episode of season 1 to see the hilarity of the couple joining a cult. 

3. Themselves 

Fred and Carrie appear as themselves as roommates. They are always there for the Mayor's crazy new ideas on how to improve Portland. The two find themselves in a mix of a love triangle and having to handle an odd landlord. 

Portlandia gives you time away from life. It allows you to find humor in today's culture.

-On a side note I did take the BuzzFeed quiz "Which Portlandia Character Are You" and here is my result:

*The season was only 10 episodes, so... You better get to watching!