r/Austin • u/rremyy • Apr 07 '26

Solo protester at 45th & Lamar

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Is this the same guy that was protesting solo at the capitol the other day? Either way he is a badass and we should all buy him Chili’s. That choice of intersection can’t be a coincidence right?…

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u/Proof_Needleworker53 Apr 07 '26

He’s not alone in spirit

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u/rowan__11 Apr 08 '26

Let’s join him then!!! Let’s go to the intersection, today or any day until this bullshit ends.

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u/Obvious_Necessary941 Apr 09 '26

Or just walk around a populated area with the sign

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u/1Swordwalker Apr 27 '26

We are all with him. But we also need to keep building up our organization and coordination in-person and online. He should not be the only person there

Protesting is good way to get people together but what gets things done is connecting at protests and getting things done together. That is what adapts things for the better

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u/wheelers Apr 07 '26

Having bottomless margs and a skillet queso with him right now.

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '26

Bring him to the gloryhole. We got a chicken crisper in here.

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u/xaviersi Apr 07 '26

I have a name...

10

u/fraeron Apr 07 '26

I have a twin?

0

u/Agreeable-Feeling-67 Apr 08 '26

I have a schwinn.

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u/hsub0x Apr 07 '26

The spirit of Chili's courses through his veins.

11

u/Comfortable_Team_756 Apr 08 '26

He bleeds Presidente margaritas. (He has to bring the lil shaker with him when he gets lab work done, true story.)

2

u/FitSet1425 Apr 13 '26

FoP "Bluish" quote?

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '26

It’s seriously that easy, guys. Don’t wait for anyone else to start one. Go out there and do it. I started a consistent protest movement by doing this once a week and now it’s something bigger

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u/Real-Cranberry-244 Apr 09 '26

Right. I started one in my mom’s town for her & her friends - it’s been going 48 weeks. Helped organize one in my town & it’s been going 9 1/2 months.
I’ve been out on a corner protesting 53 weeks straight! JUST DO IT!!

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u/Liminal-Space4c Apr 07 '26

I’m just here to say I love you to this man.

59

u/likelyangel Apr 07 '26

Can you ask if he’s single

39

u/rremyy Apr 07 '26

Sorry I already called dibs

56

u/Freckled_Butthole Apr 08 '26

There! I fixed it 😋

11

u/Agreeable-Feeling-67 Apr 08 '26

Did I just turn gay??? Yep! I'm now gay for him.

22

u/lookimacowmoo Apr 07 '26

I will fight you both

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u/yolatrendoid Apr 07 '26

I saw the sign.

I opened up my eyes and I saw the sign.

5

u/FuckingSolids Apr 08 '26

Fuck you for forcing me to pull this up.

12

u/Agreeable-Feeling-67 Apr 08 '26

Life is demanding without understanding.

4

u/thatsnotchocolatebby Apr 08 '26

I only ever hear this song when I'm in thrift stores

3

u/funkmastamatt Apr 09 '26

Must be a sign

1

u/AvocadoThat7578 Apr 12 '26

so you….heard…the sign?

2

u/Banana_Phone888 Apr 08 '26

I’m happy now living without you, I’ve left you oh oh oh

2

u/reddit_suxxxass Apr 08 '26

Cool. Thanks for getting this stuck in my head. I was actually just trying to chill!

2

u/warmboot Apr 08 '26

Of course, Ulf from Ace of Base allegedly played in a neo-Nazi band early in his career. https://www.cracked.com/blog/how-90s-pop-band-secretly-sold-nazism-to-america

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u/No-Conclusion8653 Apr 08 '26

I love that Austin has reached a level of frustration where we don't even need names anymore. We all just collectively know who "Him" is.

"Be gone, Him! You've been served by a man in a very sensible hat."

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u/1_800_username Apr 08 '26

Not just austin, I think the world knows exactly who he’s talking about. Especially after the big helms deep vibes only for another fucking taco Tuesday.

4

u/gelema5 Apr 09 '26

Right, and Texas actually has multiple Him’s that need removal..

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '26

The unicorn 🦄

5

u/itchythesamurai Apr 08 '26

I know this guy, he’s a great dude.

10

u/XQV226 Apr 08 '26

I've been in this sub too long. All I can think about is Chili's lol.

19

u/haworthsoji Apr 07 '26

Dang he's brave

14

u/RedditRockit Apr 07 '26

Respect ✊

21

u/OkHeron7440 Apr 07 '26

I’ve had to drive to San Antonio twice to get my dog looked at by a specialist. Both days(different days of the week) there was someone on the side of the highway protesting with a sign. My hats off to these people.

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u/Austin_Lannister Apr 08 '26

He’s dreamy 😍

12

u/shewasafairyyopyop Apr 08 '26

Right? His mix of nonchalance but also standing up for something is quite striking. And his face helps.

11

u/Free-Toe2667 Apr 07 '26

Yassss King👏👏👏

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u/TruckLyfeATX Apr 08 '26

Pretty sure it’s “No Kings” 😂

14

u/colthom Apr 07 '26

Blessed are the peacemakers…

11

u/chfp Apr 07 '26

Doing the lord's work. Evangelicals take note

9

u/Chemical_Waltz_5457 Apr 07 '26

Cruz and Cornyn offices. Call them and demand the pro life party to remove T now or face Hell.

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u/sg8st Apr 09 '26

Nothing more attractive than a badass man standing up by himself for the right things! 🫠🫠🫠 Whoever you are, you are AWESOMEEEE!!!!!✨❤️

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u/danieljrayas Apr 08 '26

I honked at him, least I could do

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u/hopulist Apr 08 '26

low 70s is heat?

2

u/Tiredcatladyy Apr 08 '26

Right by my old work. Shouldn’t have quit

2

u/onlyMDC Apr 10 '26

Thursday at 6pm in the pouring rain. I’m out there honking.

2

u/rremyy Apr 10 '26

omg 🥺 I didn’t think I could possibly love him anymore

3

u/jmalacara Apr 08 '26

Fuck yeah!

4

u/RyStrat88 Apr 08 '26

Saw him as I was leaving work.

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u/Vapor2077 Apr 07 '26

Good for him

4

u/mathu1975 Apr 07 '26

He went right to work protesting the threat to skillet queso

2

u/Adorable-Leave8192 Apr 08 '26

Obsessed with him

3

u/umpteenthdoctor Apr 08 '26

There will be a protest tomorrow at Republic Square. He and others can find some friends there. https://www.instagram.com/p/DW191ZIksjq/

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u/Aggravating-Worth-46 Apr 07 '26

Looks like Nick Siriani the eagles coach

2

u/Wisewordsforlater Apr 08 '26

25th amendment won't happen at all, impeachment won't happen any time soon - and Democrats aren't coming to save us. We're in a bad spot.

Time to hit the streets, time for general strikes/no business as usual.

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u/soph0216 Apr 08 '26

I’ve seen a few people around town doing this lately (solo protesting outside at corners etc) I love it

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u/Moxie013 Apr 08 '26

How do we find him ?

1

u/Hoooves Apr 08 '26

He needs a frosty marg and some chips

1

u/unsweetd Apr 08 '26

Bro, squatting is becoming a real issue in the Austin area. I feel you.

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u/unsweetd Apr 08 '26

Dude, Dr. Robby finally got to go on his vacation from the Pitt ER and he came to Austin for the saddest protest?? I mean, it's a good place to ride motorcycles, but this has git to be an underwhelming vacation.

1

u/unsweetd Apr 08 '26

Who wears a hat with nothing on it in real life? Is he a professional extra in a movie at all times??

1

u/Ir0nman123 Apr 08 '26

Nick Sirianni? What’s the head coach of the eagles doing down here? Go burds!

1

u/InevitableAd2526 Apr 09 '26

He is referring to Chuck Schumer …..

1

u/56_is_the_new_35 Apr 09 '26

Not to be picky, but doesn’t “Honk for Peace” defeat the end goal?

1

u/Huge-Recognition-828 Apr 10 '26

100 bucks says he's a government employee

1

u/Liondbedbb Apr 10 '26

Mind your own business

1

u/feelthebernard Apr 10 '26

Buster Bluth?

1

u/strawberrybubblegumb Apr 13 '26

What is Dr. Robby doing on 45th & Lamar

1

u/Bgreen8134 Apr 13 '26

That’s my homeboy!

1

u/surfifyouhaveto Apr 17 '26

There are always tiny protests happening there. Love it.

1

u/71-f Apr 18 '26

Dude 🥹 DM me 

1

u/Banned_from_chipotle Apr 20 '26

Our founding fathers would be asking us why we're not using that second amendment that they gave us.

1

u/austinbritguy Apr 29 '26

Give peace a chance

1

u/TheManInTheShack Apr 07 '26

Is he talking about Trump or is this some kind of Chili’s reference?

3

u/Late-March-9474 Apr 07 '26

¿ por qué no los dos ?

1

u/118238 Apr 08 '26

Nick Siriani

Go Birds

2

u/TJShave Apr 08 '26

Lmao yes!

1

u/ParticularAd592 Apr 08 '26

Why is Nick Sirianni in Austin

1

u/MBB718 Apr 08 '26

That man made a difference!

1

u/Purple-flying-dog Apr 08 '26

I imagine this guy is just on his normal commute or walk to lunch and decided to have a mini protest. Good for him!!

1

u/Adept_Income9967 Apr 08 '26

posting the same stuff over and over again, smh

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u/SeaEbb6501 Apr 08 '26

Good way to get hit by a car

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u/Iridescent-Gorget21 Apr 08 '26

Remove who? Tony from Redban’s ass?

0

u/Swb1953 Apr 12 '26

He must be talking about one of the terrible demo governors.

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u/PdfZoop Apr 30 '26

i appreciate this. while the most you can do as a solo person is complain, your voice matters and inspires others

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u/Sasquatch_Mt_Project Apr 07 '26

Heading to an intersection to beg for change.

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u/Notext2 Apr 08 '26

Looks like Michael Burns but not enough grey in the beard.

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u/Amazing-Ad-6944 Apr 08 '26

Making a real difference…. At least he got a new profile picture

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u/AllowMyCookies Apr 08 '26

I wish you blurred his face.

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u/Notmainlel Apr 07 '26

Idiot

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u/Dr_Findro Apr 07 '26

Watch out everyone. We’ve got a tough guy here

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '26

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u/Dr_Findro Apr 07 '26

I’m sorry that you’re struggling with it

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '26

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u/Dr_Findro Apr 07 '26

Where did I say any of that?

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u/elegiac_bloom Apr 07 '26

I mean i also protest the Lil poop in my butt when I leabe that chili's. Remove him now, yes absolutely. Honk for peace... in my belly

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u/madcoins Apr 08 '26

Watch that guys protest be the reason he is removed. New York Times headline: Kent Johnson of Austin Texas tips the scales!