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I Fear You May Not Be Ready for Staten Island

Little kid: Mommy, what is that smell?
Mom: Yes, dear. There are all kinds of smells in NYC! Is the smell bad!?
Little kid: Yes!

–51st St & 5th Ave

Overheard by: Mena Mansour

  • Posted on June 5, 2008
  • Default, Kids, Midtown & Hell's Kitchen, Moms, Questions, Scents of the City, Sensory Experiences
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