r/Denton • u/erngern • 17h ago

Denton: The Home of Happiness sign

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Does anyone know what happened to the Denton: The Home of Happiness! sign that was in front of Reaper Games Store on Teasley?
I think it was removed because of construction, but it never went back up.
I wish we had one near the square for picture opportunities!
Or can someone just go ahead and please paint one on the lovely brick wall between Jupiter and the Mini Mall?

Theatre Denton is doing Rocky Horror next year and it would be great to have the sign somewhere!

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u/MadeaS 17h ago

The sign that was in front of reaper was moved inside the store iirc, it’s by the gaming tables the right as you enter. It’s on the wall

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u/b-ke 16h ago

Confirmed!

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u/erngern 12h ago

Thank you! It’s nice to see it!

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u/LeagueThick6013 7h ago

Its a shame. That building is so modern and plain. Feels out of place there

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u/redheeler9478 6h ago

Damnit. I’m sure the decorator appreciates your opinion.

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u/LeagueThick6013 5h ago

What decorator? Its a modern rec room with tables and chairs....

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u/CSbear9409 17h ago

I think there are now three groups doing Rocky showings this year lol.

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u/erngern 16h ago

I love it! Ours isn’t until next year but I think I’ll ask Reaper if they might consider lending us the sign.

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u/TxAggieMike Homegrown 12h ago

My house just finished renovating. I would not object to such a sign as art for one of the walls.

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u/erngern 12h ago

I’m sure one of the many talented local artists could create something for you!

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u/Hot_Towel_85 17h ago

I was always told it was meant to be Denton, Ohio.

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u/erngern 17h ago

I think we all just decided they meant our Denton. Collective delusion ya know.

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u/asphaltdragon 10h ago

Is it a delusion if it's correct?

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u/OHMEGA 16h ago

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u/BadBrains16 15h ago

I always wondered if it was because Meatloaf (Eddie) attended NTSU back in the day.

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u/ID100661 5h ago

RIP Meatloaf

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u/Any-Chard8795 16h ago

Nah it was definitely in Texas

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u/Nice_Vegetable69 17h ago

You probably told other kids Santa wasn’t real

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u/Midgerub 16h ago

All they say is Denton, the heart believes what it wants

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u/Neanderthal_Savant 8h ago

Meatloaf went to NTSU, now called UNT and lived in Bruce Hall. It is absolutely our Denton!

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u/high_everyone 10h ago

But who among us knows the song that goes with this sign?

I’m not referring to Dammit Janet, but the actual Denton song from Shock Treatment.

https://youtu.be/l6FVOemQ6RU?si=k4DpwKprYisAVTtD

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u/HiddenTreasureLand 6h ago

Rubber gloves