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Not Yet, But Allah Willing…

Girl #1: I don’t know, I think there was a language barrier.
Girl #2: Where is he from?
Girl #1: Well, Israel.
Girl #2: What the fuck do they speak there? Arabic?

–Carroll Gardens

Overheard by: Janis Glendon

  • Posted on September 30, 2014
  • Anger Management, Brooklyn, Friendship, History & Geography, Language Barrier, Multiculturalism, Overheard Style, Stupidity
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