Sensory Experiences

Mom, while burying her four-year-old son in the sand: Yo, did you hear what he just said? He said “don't pat too hard or my balls will explode!”

–Rockaway Beach, New York

Overheard by: That's why I'm scared to have kids

Girl to friends on boardwalk: Were you there when that naked guy walked into the shower?!

–Jones Beach, Long Island, New York

Overheard by: BGonz

Worldly hippie: So, my goal right now is pretty much to take the time to watch the sunset every day, because, you know, there aren’t that many.
Vacationing New Yorker: What is there more of than sunsets?

–Goa, India

Overheard by: Iman

Girl to friends: You know what tastes great? Scrambled chicken abortions…

–Tampa, Florida

Woman at outdoor restaurant, to waiter: Could you please turn down the air conditioning? I'm cold.

–Waikiki, Hawaii

Girl: I like the smell of that. What is it?
Guy: Garbage.

–Huntington Beach, California

Overheard by: zsaint

Man with small child on his shoulders, rubbing his bald head: Rub harder! Make a wish!

–Bethany Beach, Delaware

Overheard by: Arlene M Franks

Girl: They should make people wear shoes on the beach.
Fratboy: Why?
Girl: It smells like toes.
Fratboy: It doesn’t smell like toes. You’re smelling your lipstick.

–Cannon Beach, Oregon

Freezing 20-something to boyfriend: I can't feel my nipples! I can't feel my nipples! Oh my god! That water's so freaking cold! (to friend) Brenda*! I can't feel my nipples!

–Long Beach, New York

Overheard by: I wish I could

Male boater to girl that always gets yelled at by the boss: So, are you thinking of doing this job again next summer?
Girl: Not if it means working for Rich. He's left a bad taste in my mouth.

–Lake George, New York