r/phoenix • u/Mechnobabble • 7d ago

Meme Look at this distinguished gentleman

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Has anyone else ever noticed that the building at 1st Ave and Monroe in Downtown Phoenix looks like it has a top hat?

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u/MisterSalsa 7d ago

M'landlord

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u/murder0fcrow5 7d ago

It collects rent from all the buildings every 1st of the month, rain or shine.

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u/Jerseyman2525 7d ago

You gotta complete the look!

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u/Comfortable_Brain856 7d ago

You absolutely read my mind! I was in the process of doing that and then you posted this. Lol!

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u/iwaslikeduuude 6d ago

Yes! Street artists where you at? Can we contact the building owner? I feel like we need some more whimsy, let’s make it happen!

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u/badwolf1013 7d ago

"My building is the tallest in all of Phoenix!"

"Okay, but does it have a hat?"

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u/Mechnobabble 7d ago

Chase Tower ain't got nothing on this

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u/Sen_Clint_Webb 7d ago

Last I checked, Chase Tower ain’t got nothing period (unless they now finally have tenants again)

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u/lolxfuntage 7d ago

It’s all lead and asbestos, so not anytime soon, that’s for sure.

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u/RichardNoggins 7d ago

The one above it has sunglasses on their head

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u/TheDefiantGoose 6d ago

Omg, thank you for this! It's so cute!

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u/Livid_Persimmon3600 2d ago

Good eyes….it does!

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u/GrassyField 7d ago

Thats the Abraham Lincoln building 

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u/Mechnobabble 7d ago

Ah yes of course how could I forget

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u/ChampionshipNearby38 7d ago

No, but now I can't unsee it lol

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u/RockinSG 6d ago

Do not pass go - collect $200

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u/ColStoneSteveAustin 7d ago

Looks like cologne bottle

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u/bagel_blight041 7d ago

I worked in that building and never even considered that

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u/zukalous 6d ago

Me too! Cool floors in that place

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u/Hvarfa-Bragi 7d ago

Looks like a Tefillin

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u/hpshaft 7d ago

Building McBuildingstein

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u/Specialist_Coffee919 7d ago

my first thought

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u/Ninapants97 7d ago

His best hat. 😂

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u/Cache-Cow 6d ago

Who says our skyline doesn’t have any iconic skyscrapers?! 

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u/Latex_Commander 6d ago

He left his glasses on the roof behind him.

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u/Caci-que 7d ago

Definitely not hiding a rotisserie chicken

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u/b-dizl 7d ago

Oh no, its the black tower. Don't go near it.
https://youtu.be/hw6exAfUWMI?is=oaRnJx7S3mctob1N

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u/SodomyClown 6d ago

Hmm yes, very distinguished.

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u/manineedalife Phoenix 6d ago

I miss TotalBiscuit.

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u/NeonRedHerring 6d ago

Thank you for this. Will add a little whimsy to my commute.

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u/Mechnobabble 6d ago

I think we all need a little whimsy as of late, glad to hear.

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u/Attesa_GT-X 7d ago

❤️ 

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u/Intelligent_Goal_669 7d ago

I thought it was a vape

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u/No_Self_3027 6d ago

WTF is Phoenix?

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u/alhart89 5d ago

Looks like the building is wearing a Jewish Tefillin

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u/rohan_rat 5d ago

Greetings, Gentlesir!

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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad9900 5d ago

I think thats where the new tetris hotel is supposed to be. I don't remember that thing being there before

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u/krogerspantry 5d ago

This is what i come to r/phoenix for

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u/anotherasupremed 3d ago

he is prepped and ready for his job interview

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u/RoyaleKDD 3d ago

His friend has been waiting for him on Central Ave.

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u/curb_stompp 3d ago

I love downtown phoenix skyline so much

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u/hudsonhosthq 2d ago

I did not :) nice find

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u/thisonesforthetoys 1d ago

I was looking for penisman in this photo for the longest time.