Texas’ version of the Eiffel Tower now sports a massive red cowboy hat, putting Paris on notice that Lone Star flair trumps French chic. The Paris, Texas Eiffel Tower gets more than a Texan twist—it's riding high in the viral monument rivalry, y’all. Move aside, baguettes—here come the boots.

Thanks to the giant cowboy hat, “Texas Puts Cowboy Hat on Eiffel Tower” is more than a viral stunt—it’s an open declaration of Parisian rivalry that’s both Texan and tongue-in-cheek. Expect Paris, Texas to keep lassoing attention as this Eiffel showdown escalates.