If You Spot A House With A Purple Fence, This Is What You Must Do

The next time you spot a purple fence, you should be incredibly wary – especially if you’re in the South. Seriously, seeing one could be a warning that you're entering dangerous territory. And – not to scare you too much – it doesn’t even have to be an entire fence. It could just be a purple marking on a tree. So listen up: the next time you notice any kind of purple marking, here is exactly what you have to do.

Why purple?

If you are unaware of what the purple paint signifies, though, you’re not alone. Rudy Fernandez – known as the “One-Armed Outdoorsman” – actually touched upon this fact in a video for Texas radio station KEAN-FM. In fact, Fernandez talks at length about the Purple Paint Law and its significance in the South.

Raising awareness

After diving into the history of the Purple Paint Law, Fernandez then shows us one of his encounters with purple-marked areas in Texas. Standing next to a purple fence post, the host says, “Sure enough, I’ve been out with a couple of my friends here recently.” And that’s why he decided to raise awareness of the purple-painted posts.

More than a color preference

“[My friends] said, ‘Man, what’s up with all these purple posts? People love the color purple!’” Fernandez continues. And while that may be true, it’s certainly not the reason why people have started marking their fences with purple. So what is the purpose of the Purple Paint Law? Well, that’s exactly what Fernandez’s friends asked him.

Abide by the Purple Paint Law

Fernandez explained what the deal was and then gave his friends – and everybody watching – some sage advice. “Abide by it,” he said. “It’ll keep you alive in the Lone Star State, and it will certainly keep you out of trouble!” With that, the short clip comes to a close. It’s not the most heartening close to a video, is it?