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In Autumn, Odors Of Feces Overtake the Summer Scents Of Urine

Out-of-town mother: What is that smell? It smells like shit.
Sarcastic daughter: That's New York, mom.
Random black guy: Yeah, how do you like it?

–Lincoln Center

Overheard by: ISmellNY

  • Posted on January 10, 2010
  • Black People, Families, Moms, Only in New York, Scents of the City, Sensory Experiences, Strangers, Upper West Side & Lincoln Center
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