Everyday Absurdity

Browse Old Austin Grouch posts about everyday absurdity, Austin nostalgia, and the city habits locals still argue about.

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The Laundromat on 7th Street Didn't Need a Mission Statement

Walked into the old washateria at 7th and Chicon with $4 in quarters and got greeted by a guy in Allbirds asking for my email before I could even reach the machines; the place that once ran $1.75 washes, $1.25 dries, a dusty Mr. Coffee, and zero attitude for three decades is now Suds & Synergy, where a single load costs $14, requires an app that tracks your 'fabric journey,' and hosts weekly 'fold and flow' yoga for $29 a pop.

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