Eavesdrop DC

Two older tourists passing by Jaleo in downtown DC. One stops, looks at the restaurant, and mutters to the other “Tapas is a scam.”

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In the Natural History Museum, tourist-y teenager looking at a museum map: “It says the Mammals are near the mall entrance. There’s a mall in here?!”

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“Is that the White House?” They were looking at the facade of the National Portrait Gallery. At 7th and G St. Some distance away from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Obvious tourist family wearing matching American Flag T-shirts: Child: “Oooh Mom it’s the Washington Monument.” Mom: “Yes, you’re right. And there are red lights on it…..I bet they added those after 9/11.” –corner of 15th and G

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Just landed at DCA and people are getting on their cellphones. A twenty something female is loudly blabbing into her phone, “I totally saw the White House when we were landing…..yeah, big dome thing that looks like a penis.”

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“I’m so glad we can finally come to DC without getting arrested at the White House.” -A very preppy looking girl on the Mall

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