Here's what the new "Made in Oregon" sign will look like in the coming months after a compromise...

Here's what the new "Made in Oregon" sign will look like in the coming months after a compromise made by the University of Oregon and the city of Portland. KVAL has the story about the controversy and the background of the sign

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Barf.

As a Portland Native who could see this sign from his bedroom window growing up I’m saddened by this change. At least they’ve reached this compromise. It’s not nearly bad as it could be. What do ducks think of it? Out of my friends—all Portland kids, through and through—I can’t find any supporters. One of my friends thinks it would be cool but still doesn’t like the idea of actually changing the sign.

Anyway, there’s my obvious take from a Portland born Beaver.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 9, 2009 10:23 AM PDT reply actions

As a Portland native who remembers when it was the White Stag sign and people were complaining about it being changed to ‘Made In Oregon’—which, mind you, is a private brand name—I say: You’ll get over it.

by grimc on Apr 9, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Oregon fan take – I worked for years within blocks of that landmark sign. I don’t love it, but the compromise is far better than the original idea, which I was 100 percent against. Like grimc said, it’s changed before and it will change again.

You cannot hide from our weapons of Masoli destruction.

by JConant on Apr 9, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions

I agree with you. As far as grimc’s point regarding the switching between private brand names, well, I don’t see uo as a private brand name. Throwing a big O or an OSU up there would annoy either fan/alum contingent. Add the fact that it’s a school that’s not even from Portland and it’s even more annoying.

The compromise works for me too. People like to give Randy Leonard crap about this but at least someone has the interest of people who are actually from Portland and still live here in mind.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 9, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions

What I meant by that was just that it’s not as if it’s some promotional line for the state that was getting usurped. And I can sympathize with how annoying it must be for non-UO fans. But that’s why it’s teh awesum.

by grimc on Apr 9, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions

…non-UO fans

I’m a Portlander first, non-UO fan second and it makes both sides want to puke peach schnapps out of my nose… but I can deal with the fact it’ll say “Oregon”… could not do the big zero or “ducks” or “Masoli for messiah” or anything like that. You can understand this, correct?

I have always loved the blazers as much as I love my beavs and don’t think I want either team’s/organization’s branding up there on what we all consider a city landmark.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 9, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Easy now, I get you. Don’t really disagree with you. But look on the bright side, it could’ve been worse.

by grimc on Apr 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs

Shu, can I say “Oh snap!” on this one?

You cannot hide from our weapons of Masoli destruction.

by JConant on Apr 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions

It’s spelled "S-H-E-R-E-T-I-C"

by JShufelt on Apr 9, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions

That would be worse but not at all unexpected. Am I supposed to snap back with a BB gun joke at this point? I’m going to visit o-live forums for guidance…

by ArbyOSU on Apr 9, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions

It could be worse for us, too.

by grimc on Apr 9, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Or just plain suck for just about everybody on all sides

by grimc on Apr 9, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

For me, the second worse redesign would have included a big green heart in the middle of the Oregon outline.

Hate those stickers.

It screams “I just moved here” and “I drive a subaru” simultaneously.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 9, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions

i got a sticker

when i moved away. is that ok in your opinion?

by joffthedeckk on Apr 9, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Barf.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 10, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions

I’M TELLING!

Also, Rec’d!

I am the Tyrant Boy King Of UC Eugene! An endless cavalcade of worthless inanities is my currency!

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by TwistNHook on Apr 9, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions

flagged for being a tattletale

It's spelled "T-A-K-I-M-O-T-S-C-H-M-O-E."

I support inroywetrust in his support of The VD Special in his support of me supporting Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by Takimoto on Apr 9, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Rec'd

"Oregon didn't have 694 yards of total offense, Oregon State had 694 yards of total DEFENSE."
The Tyrant Boy-King of UC-Eugene

by echris on Apr 9, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions

As an ex-Portander...

I declare Portland residence Sanchez as a bearing on what the sign should or should not say. I do have a few ideas however:

a) free OREGON

b) OREGON the empire of portland

mostly I just think whomever owns the friggin sign should just put up whatever they want on it.

Yes your ass looks big, you need to lose weight. Sorry, had to vent.

by Old Ducker on Apr 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions

We all miss you. Really, we do.

I don’t get your post.

And I think I can agree that most of the people who live here are well deserving of the Sanchez declaration. I’ll second that.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 9, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I miss my old house, near Grant HS.

My point is that I seriously doubt Portlanders cared a whit when White Satin erected the thing, or when White Stag put the deer and their name on it when they later acquired ownership. Why do Portlanders think the current owner should give a rat’s rear what he/she/it chooses to change it to now…Just because it’s “old?”

Yes your ass looks big, you need to lose weight. Sorry, had to vent.

by Old Ducker on Apr 9, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions

I am very happy with this compromise.

Totally against the first proposal. And didn’t care too much for “Made in Oregon” sign. That didn’t bring me any civic pride when I saw it because I don’t know what we make here. I know we export lumber, which is grown in Oregon, not really made.

Whatev, I like the new sign best.

The American dream....get you some.

by Ruprect on Apr 9, 2009 3:09 PM PDT reply actions

It works. Randy Leonard apparently doesn’t suck as bad as Sam Adams (rim job, I mean SHOT, rim SHOT) and the child-like behavior from both sides during this little stand-off has paid off in the end. Immaturity—it pays.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Go to any Made In Oregon store

You’ll find the industries that power the Oregon economy are driftwood art, myrtlewood bowls and peanut brittle.

by grimc on Apr 9, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

I heard hipster scarves are carving up a niche market!

HYDROTECH IS FREE!

by Thoroughbred on Apr 9, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

I don’t think they can be made fast enough to actually make it out of Portland.

That and there’s a shortage of bicycle innertubes and those big things you put in your earlobe to stretch it out. Oh, and Black Flag t-shirts and girl jeans.

PLEASE! SEND HELP!

by ArbyOSU on Apr 9, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions