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
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
