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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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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"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."

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."

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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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3 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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3 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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Elaine Mattingly
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3 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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3 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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3 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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Elaine Mattingly
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3 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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