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TTP celebrates the goofy pictures we pose for when we let our guard down as tourists – because photos of sunsets and statues can get pretty damn boring.
We love to connect with fellow travelers who don't take themselves too seriously -- and especially seek contributions from childhood vacation albums!
SUBMITTED BY: Peter K. LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (2010) When you’re tracing the footsteps of Paul Revere, Ben Franklin, Sam Adams and John Hancock, seeing a giant Mac & Cheese noodle just seems natural. Looks like it’s now the official comfort food of the American Revolution. And, also the official comfort food of the Windy City: [...]
Just like Spain’s strategic use of a “sorcerer” to put a hex on World Cup rival Portugal, Celtics fans believe rubbing the bronzed body of legendary coach Red Auerbach will boost their chances against the Lakers. During the nailbiting NBA Finals, Boston fans have been flocking to the Faneuil Hall tourist trap to summon the [...]
SUBMITTED BY: Al Kaufman LOCATION: Quincy Market, Boston Some of our Boston readers were horrified when they saw this tourist aggressively pick the nose of bronzed Celtics legend Red Auerbach. So here’s Celtics fanatic Al Kaufman to balance out the negative karma. “Just because I’m a heterosexual man doesn’t mean that I can’t show love [...]
SUBMITTED BY: Al Kaufman LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts Ted Danson and Shelly Long could probably walk the streets of Boston unrecognized these days, but the city’s tourist district is still milking the dividends from “Cheers.” I mean, hey, who wouldn’t want to share a beer with a cardboard cutout of George Wendt? “I always wanted [...]
SUBMITTED BY: Mike Faucher LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (2003) And you thought the frozen Ted Williams got abused? The bronzed Red Auerbach, the basketball mastermind who coached the Boston Celtics dynasty in the 1960s and puffed cigar smoke in opponents’ faces, can’t get any respect either. Says Tacky Tourist Photos model Mike Faucher: “Who says you [...]
SUBMITTED BY: Ellie Mirman PLACE: Boston (2007) There’s no greater guy magnet than a lobster skullcap that makes you look bald. (Despite being surrounded by lobster roll stands, Ellie Mirman has never tried the stuff.)
