Portlandia season 1 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
At a trendy bar, friends comically discuss what's no longer in vogue, ranging from fixed-gear bikes to shell art. One shares a laughable story of attending the wrong family gathering, mistaking strangers for relatives. Their banter continues with exaggerated claims of various trends being "over." A stranger's arrival, commenting on the cold and the bar's lost appeal, amusingly confirms their belief that the bar is now passé.
Full Episode S01E03 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the group initially think was a callous?
The group initially thought it was a wart.
What is the group's opinion about fixed-gear bikes?
The group believes fixed-gear bikes are no longer trendy and are "over."
What humorous mistake did one of the friends make at a family gathering?
One of the friends mistakenly attended the wrong family gathering, not recognizing anyone there.
What trend is declared over in regards to arts and crafts?
Shell art is declared over by the group.
Who is blamed for ruining shell art?
One of the friends is humorously blamed for ruining shell art.
What other trend is mentioned as being over?
Chin beards are mentioned as another trend that is over.
What kind of store did someone in the conversation want to open before?
Before, someone in the conversation wanted to open a sports store selling hockey and football gear.
How does the stranger at the bar describe the weather?
The stranger describes the weather as cold.
What is the group's final opinion about the bar?
The group concludes that the bar is no longer trendy and is "so over."
How does the group react to the stranger's appearance at the bar?
The group seems to take the stranger's appearance as further proof that the bar is no longer trendy.
