Tourists

And Stay Out of Iowa

Black guy playing drums, smiling at toddler nearby: Hi, sweetie. What you thinkin’? [Passing white lady tourist takes picture, and black guy frowns.] I respect you, too! Do I take a picture of you at the insurance office in Iowa?!
White lady tourist: Well, I–
Black guy: –Step off, bitch! [Turns back to little girl] Don’t grow up to be like her, baby girl.

–Venice Beach, California

Overheard by: This place sure has changed since the 80s

Posted on February 5, 2023
Advice, Arts, Black people, California, Default, Guys, Insults, Tourists, White people

I May Never Go Home Again

Young male Australian tourist on cell: We've already been to a service station and a McDonald's, which is different.

–Rotorua, New Zealand

Overheard by: exactly how different to McDonald's in Australia?

Posted on January 26, 2023
Compare and contrast, Food, New Zealand, On the phone, Tourists

Yet We Can't Seem to Keep You Off Our Island

American tourist, to black islander carving a sculpture from a log: You people are so talented!

–Straw Market, Nassau, Bahamas

Overheard by: Dumbfounded Tourist

Posted on December 15, 2022
Central America, Compliments, Idiots, Race, Stupidity, Tourists, White people

First Tell Me What You Think a Beach Is

Tourist standing on beach: Excuse me. Can you tell me where the beach is?

–Jones Beach, New York

Overheard by: Shannon

Posted on December 13, 2022
Default, Idiots, New York, Questions, Stupidity, Tourists