Tourists Really Are Dumb

Tourists complain Miamians are rude. Locals complain tourists are dumb. So it goes. We'll readily admit to being rude at times, but it's time for tourists to admit they're a bit clueless. William Hageman recently rounded up the dumbest questions tourism professionals have ever been asked. Obviously, a Miami tourist takes the...

By Kyle Munzenrieder

December 28, 2009

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Tourists complain Miamians are rude. Locals complain tourists are dumb. So it goes.

We'll readily admit to being rude at times, but it's time for tourists to admit they're a bit clueless.

William Hageman recently rounded up the dumbest questions tourism professionals have ever been asked. Obviously, a Miami tourist takes the cake:

According to Jennifer Haz, of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, one inquiring mind asked: "Can you tell me which beach is closest to the ocean?"

Just remember, though, these geniuses are basically keeping our local economy afloat.

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