We know that cowboys are the good guys, but looking at this one, we have to admit we are getting a little bit scared. When you think of a cowboy, you usually imagine a scruffy man entering a saloon in slow motion, sitting at the bar, raising his hat with a single finger, and asking for whiskey with an incredibly hoarse voice.
But the reality is not the wild wild west. Saloons are not as common, cowboys now have iPads, and sometimes a huge blown-up cowboy at a state fair is the only cowboy you get to see.
Texas Chandeliers
When Sia sang "I'm gonna swing from the chandelier" she probably pictured a chandelier that's awfully different than the one we're looking at right here. Most people do. But Texas people aren't most people. When Texans picture any piece of furniture, they first imagine the animal it was probably made from. This means that their idea of a chandelier involves several pairs of antlers put together with a few lightbulbs screwed on.
Now, let me tell you, these Texan chandeliers are not your typical fancy, crystal-filled, glittering fixtures that look like they belong in a palace. Oh no! They have a charm of their own – a rugged, wild, and uniquely Texan charm! It's like bringing the untamed spirit of Texas right into your living room.
Eye Eye Eye
In a state known for its larger-than-life attractions, the giant eyeball takes the cake for the most peculiar. This huge eyeball is scarier than anything else we've seen in Texas, and trust us when we say that we've seen it all. We saw snakes, alligators, and the summer temperature.
We get that this is some type of sculpture, but it's very hard for us to understand why anyone would want to make this and then just put it outside to watch us all. Picture this: you're strolling through Texas, and suddenly, this colossal orb gazes back at you! Regardless, we'll keep our eyes peeled for more quirky surprises!
Bull
Attention all daredevils: "Beware of the Speedy Bull!" Yes, you read that right - the bull with turbocharged hooves is no joke. While we admire your adventurous spirit, we strongly suggest you leave the Olympic sprinting alone. You really don't want to mess with bulls.
If your common sense won't tell you that, then at least trust us when we do. Any bull is a bad idea, but this one bull is super speedy, so if you wish to cross that field alive, you better have some running legs on you. We love this warning sign as it's getting across a serious message in a light-hearted way.
Seasons
Being season-appropriate is always nice. Especially when it comes with a positive twist on body image. It only makes sense that once all of our winter fat is gone, the spring rolls appear. We wonder what they would have to say about summer. Now we just now we have to make sure we visit Texas during the summer, just because we're curious which seasonal signs we'll get to see.
El Arroyo's wit is as Texas as cowboy boots and barbecues! With a dash of humor and a sprinkle of wisdom, they serve up their signature "problem-solving" puns alongside tasty Tex-Mex. Who knew math jokes could be so uplifting?