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Pioneer Courthouse Square Statue Umbrella Irony
Pioneer Courthouse Square Statue Umbrella Irony
- Highlighting the irony of an umbrella-holding statue in a city of hooded coat wearers.
Portland Umbrella Irony
- On May 15, 2015, I commented on travel conversations about Portland's weather, where I would tell people that locals wear hooded coats every day because it might rain at any time.
- I highlighted the irony of the famous statue ("Allow Me") at Pioneer Courthouse Square holding an umbrella, noting that it doesn't represent real Portlanders.
These facts are as Randal recalls them, but much time has passed for most of this. If you find a factual error, please email realmerlyn@gmail.com.