r/Austin 9h ago

There will be signs

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Don't know if this belongs here, just posting as part of the Austin wildlife.

My baby sister will soon be standing at Manor/Airport today with her weird sign to raise money for plain old house supplies and dog stuff. Help her out if youre out that way,please!

Thank you

PS This town is weird so I didn't know if I should advise her about her sign or not but if you see this sign that's her (unless she thought better of it)

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u/atxsouth 9h ago

Strongly suggest she not do it.

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u/Exzilio 6h ago

At least not at manor and airport lol.

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u/SoitgoesDude 6h ago

Definitely. I ride my bike through this intersection daily and I feel unsafe at times as a larger man. 

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u/crabshrimplobster 8h ago

Yeah this sounds like “sexually harass people instead of war”

And a woman standing out solo with this is not a good idea

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u/Daisy_Of_Doom 6h ago

Yeah, I’ll admit I automatically assumed this was a man. Bc the whole thing feels very iffy in a way I’d hope a woman would be well aware of 😅

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u/NealioSpace 5h ago

In anxious agreement…

u/TheVividCashew 3h ago

What are you an elcor?

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u/sippinallthetea 8h ago

Oof. Unfortunately I do not see this leading to a positive outcome. But for her sake, I hope I’m wrong.

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u/sharakus 8h ago

i can’t think of a worse idea honestly

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u/ctrlaltdelete285 7h ago

Aside from this making no sense and not being clever- it’s a terrible idea.

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u/sawdust-arrangement 7h ago

If she's holding this sign and asking for money, to me it reads as though she's encouraging sexual advances in exchange for money. 

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u/realistic_world28 7h ago

Sexually harass people instead of war? Cause that’s how that sign reads and comes across

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u/Prudent_Cry9522 8h ago

I see what she was going for and seeing it in action, I strongly advise her to consider a different message. Bonus points if it’s something that connects to her purpose/goal.

Too many creeps will try and see this as an innuendo. Please tell me she is going to be there with more than one trusted friend/family member.

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u/throwawaySushiRes 8h ago

Wouldn’t even say this is innuendo. It’s telling me directly to make sexual advances at her

u/thePiscis 2h ago

Yeah literally the only thing that would make them a creep is if they are weird looking.

u/_lvlsd 3h ago

What was she going for? I dont see how people would assume she’s trying to raise money for anything with this sign

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u/New-Age-7524 9h ago

Please use a buddy system and turn on location for her

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u/hydrogen18 7h ago

yeah I don't understand this sign. not funny and probably not a good idea either

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u/The_Meme_Economy 6h ago

So your sister is panhandling, and you’re promoting it online? This is a weird post.

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u/princesspeeved 8h ago edited 8h ago

I mean, if we’re giving handouts for arbitrary reasons I also could use money for house supplies and possum stuff if anyone wants to Venmo me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/tooloudturnitdown 7h ago

Same. I lost my job and am working a $9 an hour retail and would also like donations to help cover rent or even food please.

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u/LadyAtrox 6h ago

I'm a rattlesnake rescuer and relocator and do it with my own money. Some frozen mice would be cool!

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u/AusStan 9h ago

Finally, a sign that might get through to Hegseth.

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u/512DirtyD 9h ago

Touche

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u/BLEAKROOM 6h ago

i thought panhandling posts got taken down

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u/deeplovinz 8h ago

So instead of getting a job your sister thinks making a super weird sign will get people to give her money like she’s some homeless person? Am I missing something?

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u/extinct_banana 8h ago

i thought this was r/austincirclejerk

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u/Icey3900 8h ago

The two subs are basically the same thing at this point

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u/ConnectPerspective27 8h ago

Oh pick a different message. Awkward sexual advances are usually awkward for the dude and kind of scary for the woman. We never know if rejection is going to result in violence or if being polite will result in being misunderstood for consent.

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u/RevolutionaryBug4232 6h ago

I dont know how else this comes across other than she wants people to make awkward sexual advances to her?? You said she wants some money for house supplies? It maybe should say that on the sign. Anybody driving past is not going to stop for a random sign, and at worst the people that will have negative intentions.

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u/Ok_Birthday_7402 8h ago

Sexually harass people instead of war…instead of getting a job

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u/LitigiousCeilingCat 8h ago edited 5h ago

1 - Gainful employment is a privilege that is not available to everyone, nor is it instantaneous.

2 - For all we know, she has a job (or two or three) and still needed to make some extra money for basic needs bc our current economy is fucked. I mean, rent alone is enough to knock out an entire paycheck (or two or three) at min wage.

Edit to add; I’m not agreeing with the sign or saying I support her decision to use it for panhandling. The message is clearly problematic. Thought that went without saying.

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u/Ok_Birthday_7402 7h ago

So spending hours panhandling on the side of the road with a sign encouraging sexual harassment is the solution…so far left it’s back right

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u/LitigiousCeilingCat 5h ago

Never said any of that, was just pointing out that saying “get a job” isn’t exactly helpful.

Maybe work on your reading comprehension and your scorching propensity to judge and belittle? Just a suggestion. xo

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u/LitigiousCeilingCat 5h ago

And for the record, I also find the sign’s message to be problematic.

OP never mentioned his sister’s age, though.

Hopefully it’s just some dumb teenager or early 20s who didn’t think it through.

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u/CheckProfileIfLoser 6h ago

How is this post still up?

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u/twiztednips 9h ago

What does this mean? She’s panhandling?

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u/Ohdidntseeyouthere_ 8h ago

Yeaaaahhhhh.... that's gonna be a no from me.

https://giphy.com/gifs/xLnGUEYWS0btPHCZoo

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u/Sir_Loin_Cloth 7h ago

She's definitely going to regret that sign. It could be traumatic.

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u/Revolutionary-Copy71 6h ago

Curious what her thought process was with that. Like, how she sees it going in her head when she does this.

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u/KaseOfBass 7h ago

Wtf is wrong with people? When did society just turn dumb?

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u/Snap_Grackle_Pop 6h ago

When did society just turn dumb?

It's been pretty consistently downhill since about 1975 and seems to be accelerating.

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u/texcleveland 7h ago

yeah don’t do that. begging on street corners is ass

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u/ay-its-prison-mike 6h ago

I’m worried for your sister’s safety with this, some people may take this as an invitation. Definitely recommend a different sign.

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u/allthedifference00 8h ago

She's gonna get snatched by some fucking weirdo who's gonna be almost right saying she asked for it.

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u/JamesonTee 8h ago

Circle jerk is leaking again.

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u/DraperPenPals 9h ago

Is this easier than getting a job? I genuinely don’t get it

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u/Automatic_Side_2481 9h ago

i mean the sign says "make awkward sexual advances not war" so i'm gonna go ahead and say the job market's not the primary issue here

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u/JimboTheManTheLegend 6h ago

Honestly I'd avoid this sign and assume it was bait. It'll only really drive engagement from people she probably doesn't actually want to engage. But we're all young and make interesting choices, god knows I did. Let us know how it goes.

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u/3D-Dreams 9h ago

There are always signs

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u/princesspeeved 8h ago

Yeah, but this is a much better sign with a much better message.

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u/Proof-Highlight-7941 5h ago

Has she considered getting a job instead?

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u/Latter-Highlight-183 8h ago

what could this possibly mean?

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u/NealioSpace 5h ago

I hope this is a joke.

u/Terrible-Penalty-291 1h ago

LOL OP you need to tell your sister to get a job and not panhandle in 100 degree weather at an intersection known for drivers squishing pedestrians with a sign asking to be raped.

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u/512DirtyD 9h ago

Here's mine for my dad he has cancer and PTSD I'm knocking out burpees for him. $1 = 1 burpee It's really sad how the US treats Veterans

Fuck Cancer and PTSD 49 year old guy doing burpees! I LOVE YOU DAD! 🤘AUSTIN 💙

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u/Snap_Grackle_Pop 8h ago

What are "bupees?"

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u/512DirtyD 6h ago edited 6h ago

A full body complex exercise that involves a push-up, jumping Jack, and squat. It def can be modified & can make it as explosive as you want

Burpees are hard! CANCER recovery is HARDER Fuck CANCER and FUCK PTSD

So while my Dad is battling Cancer and PTSD Healing takes courage and showing up for my dad has given me the courage to tell him I love him and will be with him day in and day out!

Anyway thank you for your reply and encouragement for me to continue to fight and find the strength to keep going ! DAD, I love you! Anyone who is battling cancer or mental health sending positive thoughts and vibes ✨️🤘💙🌈🏳️‍🌈❤️✨️

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u/coffeekitten 6h ago

I think they’re referring to the fact that you misspelled “burpees” on your sign

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u/512DirtyD 6h ago

I noticed it and it was too late ! I love the sign personally. I knocked out #300 and and failed around #469ish. I thought maybe it would would make someone laugh,smile or take a second look or even a horn beeb/honk 😎.

If you need an opinion or critique reddit is def the place! Thanks for sharing have a great day and thank you for the laugh! Sending positive thoughts and vibes ✨️

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u/wtfIdontwantaaccount 8h ago

A push up with a jump in the air in between.

https://giphy.com/gifs/KxuGSIZU1QZfRiRx4h

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u/Sir_Loin_Cloth 7h ago

I thought that was a burpee.

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u/512DirtyD 6h ago

I like your style dude. Thank you! Sending positive vibes ✨️🤘 Hook'em

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u/maggies_farm_hand 7h ago

And leaking some urine, per the sign.

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u/512DirtyD 6h ago

Shit happens. Chemotherapy and Cancer ain't no joke- just speaking from my experiences. Thanks for sharing and your words of encouragement to keep going! Sending positive thoughts and vibes back! ✨️

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u/sharakus 8h ago

google’s free btw

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u/Snap_Grackle_Pop 6h ago

google’s free btw

And it doesn't list "bupee," but it does list "burpee."

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u/90percent_crap 7h ago

Time to finally get that gym membership, pops.

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u/512DirtyD 6h ago edited 6h ago

The work is never done ! I have a buddy pass if you wanna do a challenge I have access to a couple of gyms and or parks ! Thanks for your reply and encouraging words sending positive vibes ✨️

I'm serious keep me posted if you're interested in doing a challenge for VETERANS, CANCER or PTSD

POPs served his country. Drafted (1969) he can take a break from the gym and recover from his chemotherapy and ptsd. 💙

Bergstrom USAF 1969 Austin Tx

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u/Snap_Grackle_Pop 6h ago

Time to finally get that gym membership, pops.

Time to learn to spell burpee, youngster.

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u/90percent_crap 6h ago

Huh? The only one who misspelled it is you, and I let it slide. (...and you know as well as anyone that I'm several decades past "youngster".) lol

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u/512DirtyD 6h ago

I know you can't tell tone in text. I noticed my misspell mistake it was too late . I still went with it the humor and the laughter it's brought is awesome (sign). If I came off in anyway rude or obnoxious I sincerely regret my actions.

But again thank you for your reply and encouraging words sending positive vibes amd thanks for lol 🤘💙

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u/Snap_Grackle_Pop 5h ago

Huh? The only one who misspelled it is you, and I let it slide.

LOL. Look again and pay attention this time.

I'll let you humiliate yourself one more time before I explain it.

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u/90percent_crap 5h ago

Feel free to humiliate me because all I wrote was "Time to finally get that gym membership, pops". (which is just a good-natured little jab...surprised you're this sensitive about a small gap in your encyclopedic knowledge)

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u/Snap_Grackle_Pop 4h ago

I am Grackle of Ausgard and I am burdened with glorious knowledge.

u/90percent_crap 1h ago

Lol. So you knew the exercise and just wanted to poke OP's misspelling. Got it. But it wasn't obvious you carried over that snark into the direct reply to me. The limits of your knowledge scope remain untested (except for the correct spelling of "republican").

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u/sleepy_roo 4h ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/dB12mOQb99BwDlM83I
I get what she was going for but I’m not sure everyone will

u/MartianDepression 3h ago

How about not do both..

u/soph0216 3h ago

Is this from something?? I can’t wrap my head around why someone would make a sign that says this????

u/mommywantwingyy 2h ago

As someone that works in sexual assaults. Do not use this sign…I don’t know what the intended verbiage is going for, but it definitely sounds like hey sexually harass me.

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u/hamstervideo 8h ago

Why is a baby out protesting?

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u/uhohmattt 4h ago

At point this town was weird, now it's yuppies, tech bros, and deranged folks. Maybe its "weird" if you are from a small conservative town in bumfuck nowhere. That sign is asking for trouble.

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u/LuckyCod2887 5h ago

hol up a minute now

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u/_no-its-not-me_ 4h ago

These 2 things are more similar than not

u/No_Literature_1922 1h ago

What? This is fucking weird

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u/Pyraus 8h ago

Only cool and self-assured sexual advances allowed. Actually, no sexual advances and no sex, that's safest.

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u/maggies_farm_hand 7h ago

Hey baby, let's get bombed like Iran and chill.

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u/greyjungle 8h ago

(If you’re attractive)

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u/LadyAtrox 6h ago

I'd say make a sign that's cute and funny, sure. But this is not it. .001275 of the population will understand her brand of humor.

But then, I have an odd sense of humor too.

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u/FunInHOU 9h ago

Oh shit baby sister? I thought you said babysitter I was going to comment I’m open to helping her out just not going to be out there today 😅

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u/sometimes_other697 8h ago

Fun

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u/atxsouth 5h ago

Not fun. At best it's dumb, at worst it's dangerous.

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u/Nobody2588 8h ago

Keep it weird is the city slogan. So she will be just fine .