I Want You!

In today's episode of Portlandia, I was walking on NW 20th and Hoyt when this guy kneels down in front a homeless lady and asks me to listen.

I thought he was going to propose, but instead he said:

Mary Ann, I just met you today and your birthday is April 26. Will you become the first member of my Suicidal Army?"

You can't make this shit up!

The Force Awakens for Surprise Wedding at the Baghdad Theater

Jason and Amanda do their vows in front of Stars Wars fans at the Baghdad in Portland. Recorded Dec 19, 2015.

Man Brunch Monologues - Episode 1: The Wallet

Ok, we are back for 2015 with a little different twist to get things started.



In Episode 1 of the Man Brunch Monologues, Josh describes the contents of the wallet he's had since he was a kid. It is warped, molded, and full of artifacts from his life before Portlandia.

Jigsaw Falling into Place

After a long hiatus, Overheard in PDX is back, folks. I'm going to post new gems soon, but in the meantime here is something I found in the archives that I wanted to share. Sorry to interrupt whatever it is that normally happens here, but last night I got lectured that I'm not putting enough of my stuff out there.

This past Spring, the folks over at Aniboom hosted a contest where writers and animators could submit storyboards set to songs from Radiohead's new album In Rainbows. I think it's still going on, but the band will judge the contest and the winner gets $10K to produce a music video.

So here is my entry. It didn't make the finals, but it did inspire me to do a film script that I think has some legs.

Cheers,

-Rich

Video Trailer: The Three Gifts of the Magi - SCI-FI for SC11

This "story trailer" video previews The Three Gifts of the Magi, a new SCI-FI original by Rich Brueckner that appears in the Print 'n Fly Guide to SC11 Seattle.

This is the continuing story of The Three Magi of Katrina, a science fiction story set in New Orleans at SC30.

Tagline: Released from prison, a convicted assassin races to SC31 in Seattle to find the Artificial Intelligence known as Adom.

Update: You can now read the story online.

The Print 'n Fly Guide to SC11 Seattle is now available. Download the PDF (15 Mbytes). If your IT crowd blocks Dropbox, please Download here.

Awesomeness

"Hey, I think I'm going to start a parody twitter account for my beard."

- Downtown
-- Overheard by Alanapete

War Time

Man browsing in the Military History section: So much war, so little time...

- At the Friends of the Library sale
-- Overheard by Daniel

Bear bottoms

Girl 1: Do you think these would make good bottoms for a bear costume?
Girl 2: Well, they're snakeskin, soooo.....
Girl 1, a few minutes later: Look, I'm a snear!

- Buffalo Exchange, Hawthorne
-- Overheard by Sky Rocketship

Pop Rocks

On the #15 bus, there was one wasted guy who smashed his foot and another guy and a chick.

Guy 1 with the bag of candy: Pop rocks are so good.
Guy 2: - Did you ever get a blow job when the girl had pop rocks in her mouth?
Girl: Oh we should save some for later.
Guy 1: No did you?
Guy 2: No heard it was awesome though.
Guy 1: Here, have the rest.

- Overheard by Sarah

Bull-proof

Unhealthy-looking larger women to her friend while holding a Venti: You know, coffee doesn't do anything to me anymore. Neither does Red Bull or any other kind of energy drinks."
Her friend: Head nodding.

- Starbucks
-- Overheard by Corey, who writes: "Uhhh, Maybe it's time to take a break."

Capitalism

Walking past the homeless shelter on 2nd and Burnside with a pink box:

Homeless guy 1: Hey, can I have a donut?
Homeless guy 2: Can I bum a donut?
Homeless guy 3: Spare a cigarette?
Homeless guy 4: Aaah! Homeless attack! Capitalism has taken its toll!

- Overheard by Cegan

Spyce Girl

Dancer from Spyce getting on the MAX at Couch & 5th: I'm tellin' y'all.. I really need to pee! I had 17 drinks & I didn't pay for any of them! I really need to tinkle!

(She then proceeded to bond with a creepy dude in the back. He told her the Carl's Jr. was still open for her to find a bathroom. They got off a stop later, prompting this conversation...

My friend Nikki: She seemed nice -- I hope she finds a bathroom.
Me: I think that's where he took her.
Nikki: *disbelieving stare* That's not where he took her.
Me: ...but I'm sure he'll take her somewhere to pee, first... right?

By the end, the guy in front of us wasn't even hiding that he was staring at us listening to this conversation.

Video: Cat Stories II at Joe's Cellar

In this video, Portland people tell their tales at the Cat Stories II Open Mic Event. Recorded Aug. 20, 2011 at Joe's Celllar.

The text from my story, The Friends of the Fallen is posted online.

Girl sports

Softball Girl: What other sports do girls play?

Softball guy: I think whatever they want. It's an equal opportunity world now.

Softball girl: I guess you're right....

- Normendale Park in NE
-- Overheard by Brandon

Not on our team

Young male 1: I dated this girl in freshman year that turned out to be a
lesbian.
Young male 2: Aw, dude.
Young male 1: She was hot though.
Young male 2: They usually are.

- On the #15 bus
-- Overheard by Heather

Cat Stories II: Saturday, August 20 at Joe's Cellar

The Cat Stories II Open Mic Event takes place on Saturday, August 20 at 10:30am at Joe's Cellar in Portland.


We need your stories!
Got a great story about cats? Get up on stage and tell your tale while the Cherry Apple Bug band performs a musical accompaniment.

Ankle Bracelet

Woman: So can you go or not?

Man: Chuckie Cheese is no problem, but I can't visit a school. I'm down with that.

- Muu-Muus
-- Overheard by Rich

Video: Cat Stories Presents: Dating Stories

In this video, Cat Stories presents the Dating Stories open mic event. Recorded July 23, 2011 at Joe's Cellar in Portland, Oregon.

Video: Motorboat in PDX

Nice to see you too, Todd!

Video: Ninja plays at the Webbers BBQ, NW PDX July 16

The 16th Annual Webbers BBQ happens Saturday, July 16 from 1:00-9:30pm in NW Portland. Four cans of food gets you BBQ, Beer, and live music from great bands like Ninja and Will West.

Bring a blanket or something to sit on. No pets, please.