Keeping Austin Weird

There seems to be no end to unique characters in this town. We've talked about many of them, but a new guy popped up on the radar last week - the protest guy.

Currently, Eric Anderson (he may be a cousin or some other kin) has been standing on the side of various streets in Austin for the past few weeks, protesting lawyers while dressed in a pink pig costume that he bought online for $50. According to news stories, he's an old hand at the protesting business. About 20 years ago, he was a fixture at City Council meetings, dressed as a chicken. He was there so often that he doesn't even remember what he was protesting. He has also worn a Revolutionary War outfit, a vampire suit, a pirate suit and a "wicked judge" costume.

Anderson didn't say why he was protesting lawyers, but you probably don't need a specific reason. General principles is probably good enough.

I just hope he doesn't break some rule and need a lawyer to get him out of a jam.