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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!

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    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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    chi-wei shen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    Kristen Kidd
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So I'm not the only one who noticed my phone listens to me..

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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.

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    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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    LesAnimaux
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it said 'petty' at first and that is also correct.

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    Alex the awful German
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what a pitty it isn't handed down exactly what the parrot said....

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    Sum Guy
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    4 years ago Created 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

    Alex the awful German
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grocery store is literally two houses up the street. Half of the way, I realize I forgot to carry a mask. Stop, stomp, angrily mutter "dammit", turn around: Neighbour standing in front of the door, witnessing the scene from behind and laughing his ass off: "Forgot mask, right"? Happened last Saturday....

    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I keep running back into my house to fetch my mask after I've locked the door.

    sTeALtHy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get so embarrassed I wanna yell like "I'M NOT AN ANTI MASKER I SWEAR"

    Brieanna Alen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha my grandpa does this sometimes but he is a good sport ab it

    Shalini Pabreja
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always imagine that if someone is REALLY pissed they’d mutter like Joe Pesci from Home Alone

    Nancy MacDonald
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's me every time! Then I get back to car and it's already in my HAND!!!🤯🤪

    KCN
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's been a year and I'm still forgetting to put it on in the parking lot!!

    Demongrrrrl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this all the time. I keep a package of masks in my car so I don't have to drive all the way home to get one.

    Niki Norway
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't believe I STILL do this. I drive myself crazy.

    Kathryn Baylis
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve had times when I guess I thought it was 2019, and started walking into a store without my mask. It’s hard to change a lifetime habit, you know? Anyway, I had to start keeping my main mask on my rearview mirror, and stashing spare masks in jacket pockets and my purse. I’ve had my first jab of the vaccine, and will have the second one in about a week and a half. It’s going to be weird, at least at first, when we can finally put all this behind us and start going around maskless again. I think I’ll keep my spare masks within easy reach, though. Better safe than sorry, you know.

    Fluffy Griffin
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully people will take this lesson to heart and do like the crowded Asian cities did years ago; wear a mask when you are sick or think you may be getting sick.

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    Bettie-Jean Neal
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do it all the time. Some times I even get inside dialysis and have to pull my shirt over my face.

    Flora Posteschild
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also a new kind of exercise. Which we need, frankly.

    Elaine Mattingly
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beats having to stand by somebody with a mask covering just their mouth, nose in full display.

    Hermien Greeff
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The opposite of this is getting to your car and realizing you did not pay for your parking inside the center.

    Matt King
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    This would never happen if you lived by my philosophy. Just don't wear one at all.

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    Jo Johannsen
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    4 years ago Created 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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    Elaine Mattingly
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    4 years ago Created 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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    Carol Emory
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    4 years ago Created 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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    Sue Simmons
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant. This restaurant is hilarious. Love their signs.

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    Raven Sheridan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2021: "What part of HOLD MY BEER, didn't you understand?"

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    Hermien Greeff
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    4 years ago Created 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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    Elaine Mattingly
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    4 years ago Created 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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    Jo Johannsen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    Life Hack!

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    SykesDaMan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... If you know/guess that it's a dream... If not you can't help it...

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    Sum Guy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    I Haven’t Seen My Friend Jerry In Over Six Months 😒
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    Leodavinci
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not for some people apparently... if the past 4 years are any indication.

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    Thanks To Jeff J For Keeping It In Perspective.

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    Hermien Greeff
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somedays you are the pigeon, somedays you are the statue.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Figured you'd know when I ran over you just now.

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    Your Average Pooh
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My gym shorts have never been to gym!

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    👻👻👻
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    Kay blue
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just speak to the ghosts, they are more interesting than most of the still living humans.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took a minute to grasp the idea. Poor cauliflower feels like a cheap immatation of the real thing.

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    This Kale Was Supposed To Fix My Marriage.

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    son Goku
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have practically eaten an entire buffet and i'm still just as fit! (for the reason why i'm acting like this, read my bio.)

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    Rose the Cook
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's an excuse that could really catch on.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because some people refuse to change the channel with a mask and stay home.

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    Raven Sheridan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And uninfluenced by Russia, China or North Korea.

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    A Head
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was during the big Texas freeze, when we all had to melt snow because the Austin water utility went down after the power went out. That was a fun 3 days.

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