Co‐ed: But the book wasn’t even that long, and I drive stick, so I can really handle my phallic symbols.
–Daytona Beach, Florida
Overheard by: Liz Burrin
College chick on cell: I’m like, ‘Why do I have to have dreams about us breaking up? Why can’t I have dreams like I used to… Like when I was fucking Bob Saget?’
–Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Overheard by: Ava
American law student girl: So, you know, in Spain, why is there a beeping sound when the traffic signals change?
English barman: That’s so that blind people know when the traffic has stopped.
American law student girl: Oh my god! You let blind people drive?
–Marbella, Spain
Overheard by: the future of justice…
Obnoxious blonde instructor to riding student: That was beautiful! It looked like water ballet!
–Horse Show, West Palm Beach, Florida
Poli‐sci professor, on international military education and training: It’s like going to Harvard… (class is silent) …Harvard grad school. It’s really prestigious.
–UC Santa Cruz
California
Duke guy: Have you read Rebecca?
Duke girl: Of Sunnybrook Farm?
–Myrtle Beach, South Carolina