Crockham Hill October 2024 Newsletter - Flipbook - Page 14
Is America Weird?
Philip Ashley
As regular visitors to Austin Texas, we have long been intrigued by the signs
you see everywhere insisting that you
These signs are seen on houses, cars, restaurants,
bars, in fact just about everywhere in Austin. You
can buy T-shirts, beer mats, tea towels and many other
items adorned with this slogan. Another new sign has
also more recently appeared:
What9s the connection? Many Californians are
relocating to Austin to take advantage of the growing
technology industry, and are trying to make the city resemble L.A. The
residents of Austin do not want any change. They love it as it is. Weird.
Research suggests that with a range of music scenes, outdoorsy culture,
and natural beauty, Austin quickly blossomed into a home for quirky Texan
types. This exact reputation earned the city its
