DENVER — Denver International Airport is celebrating its 24th birthday with a playful nod at its mysterious reputation.

For months now, the airport has been poking fun at the many conspiracy theories that have surrounded the facility since its construction.

In a new video released on Thursday, an animatronic — and sassy — gargoyle stationed in the airport’s main terminal surprises travelers with quips like “Welcome to Illuminati Headquarters!”

At one point, someone stops to take a video of the gargoyle and he responds with “You know, you can actually put the phone down and have a conversation with me.”

Watch the video below: