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We Can Only Enjoy the City Ironically

Boy, looking at table full of cheap souvenirs: Hey mom!
Embarrassed mom: No, those are for tourists. We live here!

–Near Trinity Church

Overheard by: amused tourist

  • Posted on May 24, 2008
  • Ahhh! Real New Yorkers, Boys, Compare/Contrast, Kids, Moms, Shopping, Tourism, Wall Street, TriBeCa, South Street Seaport, Wishes & desires
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