2006-10-12 13:29:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Portland
I heard it on the Tom Leykis Show on the radio ( http://www.blowmeuptom.com ), which there in Portland airs weekdays 3pm-7pm on KCMD-AM 970 ( http://www.970.am ).
2006-10-13 18:04:07 · update #1
I don't know if it's offensive, but it certainly is stupid.
2006-10-18 06:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I don't find it too offensive as long as it's meant positively. On the other hand, it's often not meant positively. For instance, the other day, a "friend" of a friend said to me, "Sweetie, you have no idea how much I want to break your pretty little face." Not that that's not thrilling and all, but I think I could at least do without the "sweetie" on the front of it. For the most part, however, I don't usually mind.
2016-05-21 21:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of that nickname for Portland. I lived there for 3 - 4 years.
2006-10-13 12:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by take_me_to_the_beach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard Stumptown, P-town, PDX, Sportland, and a few others. I've never heard "porkland". What's it supposed to mean? Comparatively speaking, most people who live here are pretty fit. Politically we don't get much pork, either.
2006-10-13 08:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by wyldfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lived in Oregon 30 years... never heard that before, but yes, if it comes from Tom L. it's offensive. Isn't that how he makes his $$$?
2006-10-18 01:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by MovetoLatinAmerica 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im from Portland and I have never heard it.....I dont much care what people call it.....Porkland? Sounds pretty childish to me.
2006-10-18 07:36:28 · answer #6 · answered by Whoa Baby Whoa! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is used as a derogatory term toward's people who might have a weight problem, then yes it could be considered offensive.
2006-10-12 13:32:13 · answer #7 · answered by Fun and Games 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To, answer your question, Yes it is. How would you like it if your city was started with the first four letter's of pork. Of course it is offensive.
2006-10-17 11:38:39 · answer #8 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you should hear what I call other cities. I really don't care either ways, it's just hometown competition.
p.s. I think he just made it up on the spot for dramatic effect. I have never heard it from anyone outside/inside the state.
2006-10-20 10:18:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i've lived in oregon all my life and i've never heard that nickname.
2006-10-15 13:21:36 · answer #10 · answered by sarah-face 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋