Connecticut

Preppy college girl: I don’t know — I think it would be kind of glamorous to be poor!

–Pennfield Beach, Connecticut

Overheard by: Quirky Corky

Little boy, floating on his back: Look at me! I’m the slowest boat in life!

–Valley Falls, Vernon, Connecticut

Overheard by: your parents must be so proud

20‐ish guy: I looked over at Sharon and didn’t think she had any bottoms on. Then a wave lifted up her stomach, and I saw that she did.

–Old Lyme, Connecticut

Overheard by: Ann

Boy #1: So “home run” means “married with babies”?
Boy #2: Yeah, but I like Grand Slams the best.

–Penfield Beach, Connecticut

Flabby mom in bikini, having picture taken with three kids: Honey, come stand in front of mommy’s tummy.

–Penfield Beach, Fairfield, Connecticut

Flabby mom in bikini, having picture taken with three kids: Honey, come stand in front of mommy’s tummy.

–Penfield Beach, Fairfield, Connecticut

Teenage boy: Ugh… Why is this place littered with shells?

–Connecticut

Overheard by: anonymous

Old lady, walking with husband: I don’t really understand the problem. I mean, I throw more parties than the college kids!

–Pennfield Beach, Fairfield, Connecticut

Overheard by: Meg

40‐year‐old man #1: Water bottles are a major part of my life.
40‐year‐old man #2: Yeah…

–Hammonasset Beach, Connecticut

Overheard by: Very amused

Suburban man #1: What about Sam Adams?
Suburban man #2: Ugh, I hate all Sam Adams beers. I would never touch the stuff.
Suburban man #1: Why?
Suburban man #2: Well, Sam Adams was a gay man. And, well, I believe in gayness, but I just don’t think gay people can make beer.

–Lake Waubeeka, Connecticut

Overheard by: Hametuka