Oregon has quite a reputation amongst the citizens of the other 49 states. For some of us, it reminds us of the mid-1800s, when pioneers trod across the western United States in search of a better life in Oregon on the titular trail. Whether they found a better life there than in Missouri or whatever remains to be seen. For others, we might think of Oregon as the home of the infamous city of Portland. I’ve spent more time watching Portlandia than I would care to admit on a public platform, but that program has all but convinced me that I probably shouldn’t move there. 

Obviously, rubes like me who have never been to Oregon only know those two things about the 33rd state in the Union. I can joke about dying of dysentery until the cows come home, but that will not be as funny to Oregon residents as these Oregon memes will be.