This Viral Vine Is Giving El Pasoans a Blast From the Past

Remember 2013? In El Paso, Alamo Drafthouse was getting ready to make its way to town, The Killers played a secret show, and the El Paso Chihuahuas were quickly becoming a reality.

Meanwhile, Vine ruled our phone screens.

Before TikTok, we had six seconds to laugh, become internet famous, or create a video that people would quote for YEARS.

Well, one of those iconic Vines is making the rounds again, and some people are just now discovering that it was filmed right here in El Paso!

This Iconic Vine Was Filmed in El Paso

Remember the Vine featuring a Target sign missing its iconic red T, leaving behind a sign that simply read "ARGET"? That 2015 video is making its way back onto social media, unlocking some serious internet nostalgia.

But here's the fun part: some people had NO idea this was filmed in El Paso!

One person commented:

"Never even knew this was in EP, and I've lived in EP my whole damn life."

Not only was it filmed here, the creator is actually from EP!

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El Paso's Own Vincent Marcus Was Behind the Viral Vine

If you were on Vine back in the day, you probably remember Vincent Marcus!

The El Paso native became an internet sensation thanks to his hilarious impressions, beatboxing, and comedy videos. Since then, he's taken his talents to Los Angeles, appeared on America's Got Talent, and continues creating content today.

But even Vincent couldn't resist a little Vine nostalgia!

He jumped into the comments of the resurfaced video, writing:

"That was me! I’m from El Paso! Shot this years ago. Love this video!!!"

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A Little Piece of El Paso Internet History

There's something about seeing an old Vine that instantly takes you back to a time when six seconds of ridiculous humor could make your entire day.

And finding out that one of those iconic videos came from someone right here in El Paso makes it even better!

More than a decade later, the internet is still laughing at a Target sign missing a letter, and El Paso gets to claim another little piece of viral history.

Not bad for six seconds of fame!