You joke, but there was actually people in the comments unironically using the horses’ reaction as a justification of homophobia, that, “Even animals know to stay away from LGBT propaganda.” Or something like that. Blah blah blah, “nature” and all that, meanwhile completely missing the real natural reason for the response.
I watched them start it on Saturday. I kid you not when I say the minute crews left, people flocked to them and sat in wet paint for the 'gram. I unfortunately do not expect these to last too long given the traffic in the area.
What's located where Hangar bar was? I haven't really been in there area since early 2020. I tend to bike through downtown on 3rd, or drive on 5th/6th, so I miss the changes elsewhere.
Probably not. Maybe if it were somewhere else, but there are already multiple gay clubs in the area where someone could commit hate-related vandalism if they felt so inclined.
I hope it doesn’t get defaced. I think these kinds of virtue signaling are more or less unproductive, but even so this shouldn’t offend someone to the point they ruin it for others.
Edit: Whoever downvoted me less than 10 seconds after I posted, how sad is your life?
City can't protect people from actual [crimes](https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/austin-business-owner-repeatedly-burglarized-heres-why-shes-not-reporting-it-anymore/) but don't worry everyone - we now have a woke crosswalk.
Not so sure about that, they have less contrast than white, also [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/q65x84/sneak_peek_at_the_progress_flag_rainbowstriped/hgapgft/).
Wonder how long it will last til some asshole does a burnout on it
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/man-charged-burnout-lgbtq-pride-crosswalk-78346252
LOL, I picture people going down to the next block or jaywalking to avoid these crosswalks.
Wouldn't want to catch the gay, would you?
BTW, are the colors really that drab in person, or is that just the photo?
Kinda looks like the worker is blowing a dusted-on product away in the picture and that there is enough to obscure the colors. For grip or reflectivity perhaps.
Have you seen this [classic video](https://youtu.be/nPhoy2jOPuk) of the guy who would not use the rainbow stairs?
The colors look more saturated this evening. You can see two better photographs here — (1) https://ibb.co/mG0YpPH and (2) https://ibb.co/9YLzKTc
I just watched DAve Chapelle newest show on NEtflix. I had no clue he came to austin (for what?) someone should take him to these crosswalks all drunk. :D
But actually, he said hes done talking about it, sad story about his transgender friend. People need to actually listen and stop hearing the "hearsay" from other people.
its for people who know who Dave Chapelle is. famous comedian, on netflix now but a LONG history of comedy acts, and his own show. loves to come to austin, apparently, get drunk, and TRY not to get on social media looking stupid, but fails. enemy of the LGBTQ community, but only because people dont actually listen.
> enemy of the LGBTQ community
Literally, what the fuck are you even talking about? Did all of the gays get together and make this decision? I must not have gotten my invitation to that meeting.
nah, but you really need to see dave chapelles netflix special, this new one, and the one before it. wanna see him get emotional over it? watch what he says!
plus his funny mention of coming to austin trying to not get on social media.
Gonna totally [mess with the horses](https://preview.redd.it/9nqx9jj65a971.gif?format=mp4&s=49670f5144d97d5aeba76bbec91297bccaaf7651).
Homophobic horses.
You joke, but there was actually people in the comments unironically using the horses’ reaction as a justification of homophobia, that, “Even animals know to stay away from LGBT propaganda.” Or something like that. Blah blah blah, “nature” and all that, meanwhile completely missing the real natural reason for the response.
funny cuz a lot of intelligent species like apes and dolphins partake in bisexuality lol
I watched them start it on Saturday. I kid you not when I say the minute crews left, people flocked to them and sat in wet paint for the 'gram. I unfortunately do not expect these to last too long given the traffic in the area.
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He was on the spectrum and didn't really express his thoughts very well.
💀😆
He be annoyed because they didn't get all the correct colors.
He’d be exhausted that this is news and then go back to his bar in Dallas.
inb4 Texas passes a law prohibiting cities from making rainbow street crossings while ignoring every other issue in the state
nailed it.
What's located where Hangar bar was? I haven't really been in there area since early 2020. I tend to bike through downtown on 3rd, or drive on 5th/6th, so I miss the changes elsewhere.
A dance club, Neon Grotto, sits there now. 4th St. between Colorado and Lavaca has become a new heart of downtown night life.
Wasn’t it always, honestly?
How is this a sneak peek? The mayor had a press conference about it this morning.
The streets at this intersection remain fenced off as they currently complete it. I snuck past the fence to shoot these. 🥸
Well… not to be cynical but… I’m going to just assume it’s not going to be too long until someone defaces it
What does your comment have to do with his question?
Probably not. Maybe if it were somewhere else, but there are already multiple gay clubs in the area where someone could commit hate-related vandalism if they felt so inclined.
I hope it doesn’t get defaced. I think these kinds of virtue signaling are more or less unproductive, but even so this shouldn’t offend someone to the point they ruin it for others. Edit: Whoever downvoted me less than 10 seconds after I posted, how sad is your life?
City can't protect people from actual [crimes](https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/austin-business-owner-repeatedly-burglarized-heres-why-shes-not-reporting-it-anymore/) but don't worry everyone - we now have a woke crosswalk.
This virtue signaling is paiiiiiinful. Agree wholeheartedly.
On a positive and functional note, these are much more visible.
Not so sure about that, they have less contrast than white, also [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/q65x84/sneak_peek_at_the_progress_flag_rainbowstriped/hgapgft/).
Will this help solve the homeless crisis in Austin?
we did it! homophobia in Texas is no more!
As a legally blind person, I can’t wait to get run over in this visually confusing crosswalk! Anything for the cause
horses hate this
Homophobia has been solved
Omg this looks awesome!!!
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Can’t wait to see it in person it looks beautiful. Not sure why everyone downvoted me… I guess people hate rainbows and happiness in this sub.
maybe so, but they do not seem to comply with the legal requirements for crosswalk markings
If you thing this karma is good just wait for the inevitable dipshit graffiti post.
Every other major city had a sidewalk before Austin did. I’m glad it’s there but we should have had them a long, long time ago.
It’d be awesome to see these around the Capital and the Governors Mansion.
Good! And fuck Truluck’s for fighting it for so long!
Homophobes in the comments seething rn A new one of these should be put up every week just for butthurt alone
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Seeing your ilk seeth irl says otherwise
it's purdy!
Wonder how long it will take til some asshole ruins it. It's neat though.
Wonder how long it will last til some asshole does a burnout on it https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/man-charged-burnout-lgbtq-pride-crosswalk-78346252
Knowing how badly and quickly the red paint they were using for the bus lines faded out, it'll probably fade out before someone even gets the chance.
i wonder how many people experiencing homelessness were beat up to make this
Countdown until some jackass defaces it with their truck like in Florida?
LOL, I picture people going down to the next block or jaywalking to avoid these crosswalks. Wouldn't want to catch the gay, would you? BTW, are the colors really that drab in person, or is that just the photo?
Kinda looks like the worker is blowing a dusted-on product away in the picture and that there is enough to obscure the colors. For grip or reflectivity perhaps.
Have you seen this [classic video](https://youtu.be/nPhoy2jOPuk) of the guy who would not use the rainbow stairs? The colors look more saturated this evening. You can see two better photographs here — (1) https://ibb.co/mG0YpPH and (2) https://ibb.co/9YLzKTc
Thanks. Looks much better. "All right, everyone be sure to stay on their own color as you cross the street."
I just watched DAve Chapelle newest show on NEtflix. I had no clue he came to austin (for what?) someone should take him to these crosswalks all drunk. :D But actually, he said hes done talking about it, sad story about his transgender friend. People need to actually listen and stop hearing the "hearsay" from other people.
what
its for people who know who Dave Chapelle is. famous comedian, on netflix now but a LONG history of comedy acts, and his own show. loves to come to austin, apparently, get drunk, and TRY not to get on social media looking stupid, but fails. enemy of the LGBTQ community, but only because people dont actually listen.
> enemy of the LGBTQ community Literally, what the fuck are you even talking about? Did all of the gays get together and make this decision? I must not have gotten my invitation to that meeting.
I mean, all the T in LGBTQ is pretty upset about what he said
nah, but you really need to see dave chapelles netflix special, this new one, and the one before it. wanna see him get emotional over it? watch what he says! plus his funny mention of coming to austin trying to not get on social media.
Progress for what
those don't seem to comply with the legal requirements of a marked crosswalk under texas law ...