I don't know why, but my favorite part is the beginning of the song. When he's bent over waiting for them to press play. And right before the music starts, Fred lifts his head looking for them to start the music. It's like a false start.
2:01 I like to think that that's his father who never approved of his freestyle canoeing lifestyle, preferring him to get a real job. However, in the most important freestyle canoeing demo of his life, he shows up, supporting his son for the first time. He sees the beauty of this sport and finally allows his son to pursue his dreams. Hence the thumbs up.
I couldn't believe this whole freestyle canoeing thing was real, so I looked it up and ended up watching a bunch of videos and ended up totally speechless and now I feel I have wasted precious time and so I came back to this video to at least laugh about it.
The tension, the drama, the choreography. Was so stoked to find out this is a real sport after seeing Portlandia for the first time (this skit also inadvertently started my love for the band Erasure lol)
Watch some of the real thing. This is a funny parody, but the skill and boat control of the people who practice this is just amazing and mesmerizing to watch.
um ok yeah so I was just wondering if that was a single point of origin, fair-trade canoe? Most ignorant Americans are unaware of the plight of the poor lowland canoe wrights of coastal Morabustitania who have been forced to abandon traditional methods of canoe making in favor of the longitudinal slatwork thats prized by western canoe enthusiasts. Despite an increase in demand, these poor craftsmen work on starvation rations, making only 7 to 10 thousand dollars, US, per canoe. Working alone, a single crafstman is only capable of creating 15 or 20 of these masterpieces per year. With such measly wages, they are scarcely able to keep their children clothed in alpaca wool sweaters, let alone being able to afford full shares in the local CSA. few of these craftsmen have even tasted a venti macchiato before. So we are, like trying to raise awareness and gather signatures for a grassroots campaign to stop the exploitation of niche craftsmen by the western canoe industry.
a modern day Thomas Edison Houdini Fred astaire hybrid. Sometimes you go past perfection and into something else. That something is freestyle canoeing.
not only can this happen in Portland, it happens in other places. Especially Eugene and Bend. Those two places I lived both for long periods and encountered this kinda stuff all the time..not in Salem, tho..NEVER. Salem is the bratty step-sister to Portland :P
The Internationnal Olympic Commitee is about to put that as one of the competition during their summer show. That and Bridge card playing. And i'm dead serious.
Unbelievably, the real life version of this is even weirder. Watching grown men paddle a canoe to Chris de Burgh's "Lady in Red" is David Lynchian. David Lynch on smack.
Anybody know who the guy with the white hair and earring is? I've been trying to figure it out. I've got a feeling that it's some 80s new wave/synthpop band member or artist, given Fred's music taste and connections. But I just can't seem to find the answer and that's bugging me 😀
Love how a lot of the crowd are overweight and wear such dull, generic and utilitarian clothes.......a very Portlandia look. Kudos to the wardrobe department. Keens, crocs and polo tops - that's the Portlandia way!!
Lauren Fazzio The guy in the Pinkish shirt looks like Larry David from Curb your Enthusiasm. I'd not be surprised if Fred knew Larry or Martin, he's a musician(Talking about Fred now) as well as a comedian and comedic writer who is just lately really gaining a lot of recognition.
Everyone remembers Justin Trudeaus famous canoe routine that led to him being awarded first prize in the Canadian nationals of 2015. The winner got to be prime minister.
I fucking love Fred Armisen. It’s the subtle little details in every character he portrays that truly illustrates his comedic genius. A-O RIVER!!
His ex-wife said his best ever act was pretending to be a real human being!
The A-O river skit is something I will never be able to get over…. 😪 genius. Just straight up genius. 😂
So, this skit got even funnier since I've found out THIS IS ACTUALLY A REAL THING.
MissMinuet i looked it up based on your comment, man, they even dress up! amazing!
MissMinuet come on, now..you're kidding, right? I've gotta look it up now...
Amazing.
th-cam.com/video/Ofq_nl366VM/w-d-xo.html
LAAAADY IN REEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!!!!
Marc Ornstein performed “The Panty Dropper” routine in freestyle canoe 2007 and it’s been downhill since.
Omg, no way!! I was just thinking, “where did they come up with this craziness??!!” And then I read your comment! Ha! The world 🌍, she is crazy, non??
You can doubt freestyle canoeing, but never doubt Marc Ornstein.
I don't know why, but my favorite part is the beginning of the song. When he's bent over waiting for them to press play. And right before the music starts, Fred lifts his head looking for them to start the music. It's like a false start.
Yes lol. The Little hand cue.
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Lmao my stomach started hurting from laughing too hard at that
I think this is actually understating the weirdness of true freestyle canoeing.
Ya the real deal is much better.
2:01 I like to think that that's his father who never approved of his freestyle canoeing lifestyle, preferring him to get a real job. However, in the most important freestyle canoeing demo of his life, he shows up, supporting his son for the first time. He sees the beauty of this sport and finally allows his son to pursue his dreams. Hence the thumbs up.
His name was Marc Ornstein
Somewhere in a calm pond in the midwest, Marc Ornstein is still doing circles in a canoe
kd5mtl ...cool❤️
I thought his name was Robert Paulson
And in whispered tones they did speak his name.
Marc Ornstein.
Marc Ornstein fucks
When he holds the paddle up to play it like a keyboard I lose my shit every time
J Code Charger funniest part for sure
Just like the keyboard used on Pet Sounds
I live near Portland and this show is so on point. I feel like I’m in the middle of the show every day. Not quite as funny in real life.
This is nothing compared to the body of by work of Marc Ornstein.
The man, the myth, the legend!
Does Marc Ornstein have an OnlyFans account ??
Making his hand an airplane is probably the most underrated part of this.
No. When he goes by with ‘cat claws’. I bepiss mine own trousers every time.
Oh_L'amour by Erasure
My favorite part is the guy with the sunglasses at the end with the thumbs up 😂 idk why that kill’s me
Dammit I love this show. Haha it's just so weird and perfect
Those quick oars dips were perfectly executed
I can't stop watching this show. Geeenious. See you next year, Portland.
Been four years now, hows portland?
THIS SHIT EXISTS!!!
Erasure and canoeing?!?!!!
YESSSSS
I love his quiet look of satisfaction at the end
When he goes by with ‘cat claws’ I fucking lose it every time.
Probably my favorite portlandia skit
I couldn't believe this whole freestyle canoeing thing was real, so I looked it up and ended up watching a bunch of videos and ended up totally speechless and now I feel I have wasted precious time and so I came back to this video to at least laugh about it.
The tension, the drama, the choreography. Was so stoked to find out this is a real sport after seeing Portlandia for the first time (this skit also inadvertently started my love for the band Erasure lol)
Fred is one of the funniest from snl (saturday night live). he never fails. lol
Why would you write the acronym, and then subsequently spell the acronym out…?
The song is what made me laugh the hardest.
Also Goldeneye sound at 1:49
Watch some of the real thing. This is a funny parody, but the skill and boat control of the people who practice this is just amazing and mesmerizing to watch.
This is an acheivment of the human spirit against all diversity and with hard work, dedication and a whole lot of heart all our dreams will come true!
The guy’s pleasantly surprised reaction at 1:22 is so funny 😂
Every second of it; breathtaking. And yet somehow I died a little inside, watching it. That's strange..?
Amazing homage. Thank you-
thank you!!! I was like what the heck is this song....it needs to be in my life!
😂 you had me at Erasure
I wonder if Marc O has seen this and did he laugh or cry!? 8))
Pretty sure the white-haired guy with the sunglasses in the audience giving Fred the thumbs up is Marc Ornstein
Marc has seen it but didn't find it funny.
I watched al the seasons and thought it was insane. Rewatching the snippets is even better
BY FAR the best part! I can watch that 5 secs over and over again!
my all time fav Portlandia sketch
i've literally seen competitions of this
um ok yeah so I was just wondering if that was a single point of origin, fair-trade canoe? Most ignorant Americans are unaware of the plight of the poor lowland canoe wrights of coastal Morabustitania who have been forced to abandon traditional methods of canoe making in favor of the longitudinal slatwork thats prized by western canoe enthusiasts. Despite an increase in demand, these poor craftsmen work on starvation rations, making only 7 to 10 thousand dollars, US, per canoe. Working alone, a single crafstman is only capable of creating 15 or 20 of these masterpieces per year. With such measly wages, they are scarcely able to keep their children clothed in alpaca wool sweaters, let alone being able to afford full shares in the local CSA. few of these craftsmen have even tasted a venti macchiato before.
So we are, like trying to raise awareness and gather signatures for a grassroots campaign to stop the exploitation of niche craftsmen by the western canoe industry.
What the fuck did I just read?
wat u say?
the world of Industrial-Capitalism welcomes you warmly
@@rolandtheenigma5475 a rant
@@ZeranZeran um ok yeah so I was just wondering
I thought he'd walk out of the woods and appear behind them 😂😂😂
Canoes are pretty big here in Minnesota too... Wonder why this never caught on here..
a modern day Thomas Edison Houdini Fred astaire hybrid. Sometimes you go past perfection and into something else. That something is freestyle canoeing.
that show is too good. and what makes it too funny is most of the stuff could actually happen (and does) in portland.
Amazing how the water changed his hair color from grey to brown
Moral of the story :wash your hair and never looks old
not only can this happen in Portland, it happens in other places. Especially Eugene and Bend. Those two places I lived both for long periods and encountered this kinda stuff all the time..not in Salem, tho..NEVER. Salem is the bratty step-sister to Portland :P
wow the lady stumbling into the pond cemented this one
Yes, it's real. They win gold medals and such. This sketch is dead on. Look up Phantom of the Opera canoe free style and you'll see.
The Internationnal Olympic Commitee is about to put that as one of the competition during their summer show. That and Bridge card playing. And i'm dead serious.
hahahaha what's the name of this song?
He's no Marc-Y O but it's alright.
If you’ve never seen ‘Juan Likes Rice & Chicken’ go watch it right now.
Thank you! I had never heard of Documentary Now, and now that I followed your recommendation I realise I'm up for a treat.
Unbelievably, the real life version of this is even weirder. Watching grown men paddle a canoe to Chris de Burgh's "Lady in Red" is David Lynchian. David Lynch on smack.
Oh L'Amour
Song by Erasure
I watch this and help but think the Summer Olympics are upon us this season
Also I just realized Fred Armisen could make one hell of a Teddy Kennedy if he ever needed to lol
Fred is KING!
Be careful Fred.
That water is 4, maybe 4-and-a-half feet deep.
You're no Marc Ornstein....
Who is the white haired guy? He looks sort of like Rick Flair but he is not.
This video is NOT an exaggeration. In any form.
Seriously one of the most darkly hilarious things to watch on the planet.
Anybody know who the guy with the white hair and earring is? I've been trying to figure it out. I've got a feeling that it's some 80s new wave/synthpop band member or artist, given Fred's music taste and connections. But I just can't seem to find the answer and that's bugging me 😀
Daryl Hammond. Used to be in SNL
They need to do a sketch on SLACK LINING.
Also Fred would make one hell of a Teddy Roosevelt
Who is the guy at 0:20? I feel like he is related to this scene somehow.
is that canoe organic and gluten-free though?
round glasses crystal earring guy sends me with his quiet confidence
Saw the title and I said “omg” and was t going to click but I just had to. I had to.
Pitter Patter Pitter Patter it’s just my heart what does it matter
What’s even funnier; this sketch isn’t a parody. I dare you to google “freestyle canoeing.”
1:15 how the hell did Fred do that with his hand?
Is the old guy in the crowd Seinfeld?
I do believe it is THE Marc Ornstein himself
This was incredible!
Dues anyone know the guy in white?
Love how a lot of the crowd are overweight and wear such dull, generic and utilitarian clothes.......a very Portlandia look. Kudos to the wardrobe department.
Keens, crocs and polo tops - that's the Portlandia way!!
They were real spectators.
The guy at 0:19 looks like a bond villian.
The white hair guy looks like Martin L Gore from Depeche Mode, yes ????
Lauren Fazzio The guy in the Pinkish shirt looks like Larry David from Curb your Enthusiasm. I'd not be surprised if Fred knew Larry or Martin, he's a musician(Talking about Fred now) as well as a comedian and comedic writer who is just lately really gaining a lot of recognition.
THANK YOU
Sooo goood
So, I thought this was an Olympic event.
fred armisen looks like theodore roosevelt
A-O RIVER!!!
Filming this segment must have been the most fun thing ever.
Straight Teddy Roosevelt vibes😂
I've represented this in melted CDS
Everyone remembers Justin Trudeaus famous canoe routine that led to him being awarded first prize in the Canadian nationals of 2015. The winner got to be prime minister.
Open boaters mannn! open boaters! -some kayaker
I wouldn't dare swim in Blue Lake...
lmao the video this was inspired by is on the side bar for me
This what I wanna do professionally.
Is the older gentleman Bruce Cockburn? It totally looks like him
I thought the same thing!
is that Jerry Seinfeld?
Nguyen Mau yeah he loves the show so he came on as a cameo
so so nutty, just right!
" 'I like you because I imagined you with fins on your back' lol wtf" lol what
How would a person get this many people to watch this?
by attaching the word Portland and synchronizing it some moderately catchy music.
I did try things similar to this when I lived in Salem, for 21 years -_-
Didnt go over to well, but I wont change my wild side ;)
1:20 is my favorite part hahaha!
what is this song?
Hello, Im from the future!!!
It will start getting bad 7 years from time of uload and it will not get better.....
The real thing is even better...
Is that Larry David in the crowd???
Erasure 🤘🏻😎