Keep Austin Weird
E475004
Keep Austin Weird is a popular slogan and cultural movement that promotes Austin’s quirky, independent, and creative identity, especially its local businesses and arts scene.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural movement
ⓘ
localism campaign ⓘ slogan ⓘ |
| appearsOn |
merchandise
ⓘ
promotional materials for Austin ⓘ signage ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Austin arts community
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Austin counterculture ⓘ Austin music scene ⓘ Austin, Texas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cityOfOrigin | Austin, Texas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| hasMainSubject | Austin, Texas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
attract tourism
ⓘ
brand Austin as unique ⓘ celebrate eccentricity ⓘ preserve local culture ⓘ promote small business patronage ⓘ resist homogenization by national chains ⓘ support local businesses ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
anti-corporate sentiment
ⓘ
creativity ⓘ individuality ⓘ nonconformity ⓘ support for local economy ⓘ |
| influenced |
Keep Portland Weird
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
similar “keep X weird” slogans ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| popularSince | early 2000s ⓘ |
| promotes |
Austin’s creative identity
ⓘ
Austin’s independent culture ⓘ Austin’s quirky identity ⓘ local arts scene ⓘ local businesses ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Austin’s progressive image
ⓘ
Austin’s reputation for live music ⓘ Austin’s tech and creative industries ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Austin’s distinct identity within Texas
ⓘ
resistance to cultural uniformity ⓘ |
| usedAs |
bumper sticker text
ⓘ
city slogan ⓘ marketing phrase ⓘ rallying cry for localism ⓘ t‑shirt slogan ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Austin residents
ⓘ
local businesses in Austin ⓘ tourists in Austin ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.