You Might Be a New York City Tourist if...
- You
are surprised by streetside defecation.
- You
wonder why the cabs without illuminated numbers don't stop for
you.
- You
think there's a difference between "walk" and "don't walk.
- You
consider a 1000 square-foot home "modest."
- You
wear bright colors in a non-ironic manner.
- You've
worn a fanny pack in public.
- You
think Original Famous Ray's is actually original, famous or Ray's.
- You've
ever eaten at the Times Square Applebee’s or Olive Garden without the
threat of imminent castration.
- You
think there are actually Italian people in little Italy.
- You've
ever asked for directions. Anywhere. To anything.
- You've
ever actually been to the Statue of Liberty or up the Empire State
Building.
- You
ever make eye contact with anyone without malicious intent.
- Seeing
a policeman actually puts you at ease.
- The
MTA Fun Pass is actually fun to you.
- You
wonder where all the women are in Chelsea.
- You
fear Hell's Kitchen.
- You
consider nine bucks for a beer expensive.
- You've
got tickets to Phantom of the Opera.
- Homeless
people, breakdancers, street musician or mimes terrify and amaze you.
- You
can't believe you got such a great deal on a Kate Spade bag.