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Keep Austin Weird

Keep Austin weird

Chapter 1

The bat bridge phenomenon

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Chapter 2

The birth of Keep Austin Weird

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Chapter 3

The blue dot in a red state

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Chapter 4

Music, festivals, and quirky landmarks

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YOUR GOAL

Master of Keep Austin weird

Ch 2 · The birth of Keep Austin Weird
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Back in Austin, 2000, On KOOP radio, a librarian called in, Said 'It helps keep Austin weird,' supporting local things!

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The economic power of staying weird

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Fun Fact

Origin story: Red Wassenich spent just $100 of his own money to print the very first batch of "Keep Austin Weird" bumper stickers.

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Waterloo Records and the fight for local business

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Glossary
slogan (noun)
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising or to champion a cause. Red Wassenich coined Austin's iconic local slogan in 2000 during a fundraising pledge to KOOP Radio.

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Quiz

What was Red Wassenich's day job when he invented the 'Keep Austin Weird' slogan?

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Gossip

Do you prefer shopping at unique local spots or reliable national chains?

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Quiz

According to a 2002 Austin study, how much of every $100 spent at a local store stays in the local economy?

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Quiz

True or false: Red Wassenich trademarked the phrase 'Keep Austin Weird' to get rich.

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Quiz

What is the main economic goal of the 'Keep Austin Weird' movement?

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Quiz

Which other major West Coast city famously adopted the 'Keep Weird' slogan after Austin?

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Quiz

What corporate giant's proposed store triggered the massive 2002 'Keep Austin Weird' sticker campaign?

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Quiz

Which two iconic Austin businesses popularized the slogan to fight a corporate chain in 2002?

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Quiz

Who coined the phrase 'Keep Austin Weird' during a radio call-in show in 2000?

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