I've never gotten the "let's ridicule tourists" thing.
Exactly. I always thought they were great fun to watch in New York. And they're generally happy and excited to be there, which is nice.
They always asked me for directions, too.
Actually, I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could...we could name her Trixie, or Miss Kitty Fantastico, or something.
Tara ,'Empty Places'
Natter 59: Dominate Your Face!
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Amy - Jun 02, 2008 6:19:02 am PDT #321 of 10003
Because books.
shrift - Jun 02, 2008 6:24:34 am PDT #322 of 10003
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
OMG, where's Dana? [link]
Dana - Jun 02, 2008 6:28:12 am PDT #323 of 10003
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
OMG, where's Dana?
Aww, Cyndi Lauper rocks.
Jessica - Jun 02, 2008 6:28:52 am PDT #324 of 10003
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I agree in principle, but working near Grand Central I feel fully justified in snarling at tourists who block pedestrian traffic during rush hour. When I travel, I make it a point to recognize that while I may be on vacation, the locals all around me are not, and that people trying to get to work have right of way.
bon bon - Jun 02, 2008 6:30:57 am PDT #325 of 10003
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
There's no pleasure in mocking people who are lost, or don't know certain local things. But the getting in the way stuff IS obnoxious.
Amy - Jun 02, 2008 6:31:46 am PDT #326 of 10003
Because books.
Yeah, the standing in the middle of the sidewalk with a camera thing is WRONG. Those tourists get elbowed as I shove past.
§ ita § - Jun 02, 2008 6:33:56 am PDT #327 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
javachik - Jun 02, 2008 6:35:47 am PDT #328 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
Yeah, there are probably certain cities that are more popular for the first-time (or occasional) tourist, like New York. So traveling peeps haven't got the whole "blend in and stay outta the way" concept down. Then again, all of us, when we travel, probably don't know the ins and outs of the place we're visiting, and are going to have people snarl at us at some point. I totally gaffed in Buenos Aires when I refused to eat until the rest of the table had been served. I am hardwired to wait, it seems. I was told later that it definitely wasn't part of their culture, and that it caused stress for the others at the table (who didn't say anything to me at the time) when I waited. Who knew? Javachik didn't.
Cashmere - Jun 02, 2008 6:40:44 am PDT #329 of 10003
Now tagless for your comfort.
I had two people ask me about the trains in NYC. I'll take that as a sign that I blended.
sumi - Jun 02, 2008 6:41:53 am PDT #330 of 10003
Art Crawl!!!
Today's and yesterday's puppies are particularly cute.