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Portlandia - Ep. 2 - A Song for Portland
 

Portlandia episode 2

A Song for Portland

 
Fred and Carrie meet the Mayor of Portland who gives them a special assignment.
 
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Portlandia / Ep. 2 : A Song for Portland
Episode 2 | Aired on January 28, 2011 | TV-14 | 25 min. | IFC
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  • Portlandia - Episode 2 - A Song for Portland
    Episode 2
    A Song for Portland
  • Portlandia - Episode 3 - Aimee
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  • Portlandia - Episode 4 - Mayor Is Missing
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Portlandia episode 2 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Bryce and Lisa creatively put bird designs on items in a store, transforming mundane objects into whimsical art. Meanwhile, Fred and Carrie meet Portland's Mayor, pitching a city holiday but are tasked with composing a unique Portland theme song instead. At Women and Women First Bookstore, quirky staff members provide eccentric service to a bewildered customer. Fred and Carrie brainstorm the song, capturing Portland's essence. They also mistakenly 'free' a supposedly abandoned dog, causing a comical mishap. Nina and Lance's relationship humor unfolds around a safe word, "cacao." The episode culminates with Bryce and Lisa presenting their song to the Mayor, showcasing Portland's character.

Full Episode S00E02 Recap

### Bryce and Lisa: Put a Bird on It - **Bryce Shivers and Lisa Eversman** visit a store on Mississippi Avenue, intent on adding bird designs to various items. - Bryce adds a bird to a teapot, exclaiming its transformation. - Lisa revamps a tote bag with a bird design, noting its newfound appeal. - They continue decorating items, including a card and toast, with bird motifs. ### Mayor's Office: The Guitar Day Proposal - **Fred and Carrie** meet with **the Mayor** to propose a city holiday: "Bring Your Guitar to School or Work Day". - The Mayor redirects them to a new project: creating a theme song for Portland. - He emphasizes the song should capture Portland's essence and be distinctly different from Seattle's style. ### Women and Women First Bookstore - **At the bookstore**, staff members discuss stocking unconventional authors. - A customer seeking books for her women's studies class is met with eccentric service. - The staff's peculiarities escalate, leading to a frustrating experience for the customer. ### The Bike Song - Fred and Carrie brainstorm ideas for the Portland theme song. - They consider various Portland-centric themes, including community gardens and native plants. - Their creative process is interspersed with vignettes of Portland life, emphasizing a strong local identity. ### Dog Rescue Misunderstanding - A misunderstanding leads Fred and Carrie to believe a dog is abandoned outside a cafe. - They attempt to find the owner and become increasingly distressed. - Deciding to 'free' the dog, they later confront its actual owners, leading to an awkward situation. ### The Safe Word: Cacao - Nina and Lance introduce a safe word, "cacao", for their relationship. - The word is used in various situations, often comically misapplied. - The concept of the safe word adds humor to their everyday interactions. ### Presenting the Song to the Mayor - Bryce and Lisa present their Portland theme song to the Mayor. - Technical difficulties prevent them from playing the recorded song. - They end up performing live, incorporating Portland's unique character into the performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main activity Bryce Shivers and Lisa Eversman are engaged in at the store?

They are putting bird designs on various items in the store.

What proposal do Fred and Carrie bring to the Mayor?

They propose a city holiday called "Bring Your Guitar to School or Work Day."

What task does the Mayor assign to Fred and Carrie instead of their original proposal?

He asks them to create a new theme song for Portland.

What type of authors do the staff at Women and Women First Bookstore prefer to stock?

They prefer stocking unconventional, bottom-selling authors.

What is the safe word introduced by Nina and Lance in their relationship?

The safe word is "cacao."

How do Fred and Carrie handle the situation with the dog they believe is abandoned?

They attempt to find the owner and ultimately decide to 'free' the dog, leading to a misunderstanding.

What happens when Bryce and Lisa try to present their song to the Mayor?

They encounter technical difficulties and end up performing the song live.

What themes do Fred and Carrie consider for the Portland theme song?

They consider themes like community gardens, native plants, and Portland's unique culture.

What is the customer's experience like at the Women and Women First Bookstore?

The customer experiences eccentric and frustrating service from the staff.

How does the Mayor want the Portland theme song to be different from Seattle's style?

He wants it to be distinct and capture the essence of Portland, avoiding clichés like Seattle's Space Needle.

 
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