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Tex-Mex restaurant El Arroyo, in Austin, Texas, offers more than what's on the menu—it also puts up the wittiest signs that are sure to make everyone's day.

El Arroyo took up this "hobby" in the early '80s, and much like LeBron James, it is still going strong after all these years in the game.

We at Bored Panda have already covered these signs here and here, but since it brings so much joy to the community (and the Internet), we decided to make a new piece sharing some of El Arroyo's latest gems. Enjoy!

Laura Schulte, brand partnerships and social media manager at El Arroyo, told Bored Panda in an earlier interview their marquee was first put out by the street in front of the restaurant by their original owner over two decades ago to promote restaurant specials and write funny quotes.

Now, El Arroyo gets several submissions a day from people from all over the world who wish to get their witty one-liners heard. Laura said the staff picks what to put up in terms of “what makes us laugh and is most applicable to current events.”

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Times have changed. In 2019 you could have been arrested for wearing a mask inside a bank and today for not wearing a mask.

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On April 1st, locals probably have had a real scare when they saw the landmark El Arroyo sign was missing. Restaurant representatives said on social media that it was stolen.

"It is with great sadness that we share some disheartening news... Our famous marquee sign has been stolen," El Arroyo staff tweeted. "If you have any information about the whereabouts of the sign, or any leads, please comment."

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According to KXAN-TV, a server who answered the phone when ABC13 called confirmed this information. "It was stolen," Gilberto Camacho then said. "At least as far as I know. That's what the manager told me anyway."

The drama took a turn when El Arroyo shared a video of Gov. Greg Abbott showing animated concern about the sign.

"I said alcohol to go... not signs to go," Abbott said on-camera. "That sign is missing. We must find it. I'm asking the DPS to help us find that sign."

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However, observant viewers noticed that Abbott's video, featuring the governor wearing a tie while in his Capitol office, was recorded on a different day since he was seen in live ABC13 streaming video along the Texas border at the same time the clip was tweeted.

An afternoon Instagram post from El Arroyo revealed the signs' whereabouts, a relocation in conjunction with a promotion with the drinkware and cooler-maker, Yeti. "Y'all fell hard for that one, huh?" El Arroyo posted, calming down its followers. Looks like we'll see more signs after all!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's better than forgetting it at home and having to buy one when you know you have a box of them at home

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not like it floats, or can cook/keep warm with it, won't heal a broken leg or cure a fever. You can't even fight off zombies with it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wouldn't it be funny if the whole world tried that at the same time for just one day? ( walking only)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the one I found a few years back that said "You can only say WTF so many times a day before you just start drinking."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are a few movies that are sooo slow that I cannot watch them without playing a game on the phone.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep and he always looks in a different direction 🙄

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat stands in front of the mirror and shouts at her reflection.

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More often than I would like to admit during this time 😀

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Sure do. Oddly, my chickens have the most obvious awareness that something similar is looking back at them- my cat just gets pissed & my dog is derpy and is just happy we're doing something together.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. Over the years, I’ve even had a few who actually recognized themselves—-and it’s not always the ones you think are really smart, either.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes!! my babies, I am getting happy feet just thinking about my meatballs

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guilty. My cat said "Yes, but look at yourself, you're a mess!"

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No. But then my cat doesn't like being picked up. If he wants to look in the mirror, there is one in the hall way that's at his level, he can go there himself.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the time! And either my bird pecks it, blows kisses, shrieks at it or all three

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To many times.... my poor rabbit is probably petrified of herself now ;w;

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd even pack a lunch as long as he keeps his mouth shut. Quareintined too long with someone who talks too much.

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I'm working on my Ph.D. in Procrastination. Been at it for 43 years so far.

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It's only beaten by "I don't need to write that down, I'll remember"

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