The Tourist Mind, our scientists unlock the secret of Vacation Brain!

For generations, scientists have been stumped by one of humankind's most fascinating mysteries: what happens in the mind of a tourist? At long last, the brilliant minds at S & E Labs have cracked the code. Prepare yourselves—because when a tourist enters what researchers are calling "vacation mode," the brain becomes a cornucopia of chili dogs, mini golf courses, and firework stands. Yes, it’s as delightful and chaotic as it sounds.

Vacation Mode: A Scientific Marvel

S & E Labs technicians have successfully mapped out the regions of the brain that light up when “vacation mode” kicks in. These areas include (but are not limited to):

1. The Chili Dog Cortex: Responsible for cravings for every boardwalk chili dog within a 10-mile radius. This area of the brain hits hyperdrive when paired with beachside smells of sizzling snacks.

2. The Putt-Putt Lobe: When vacation mode activates, the brain dedicates 87% of its strategic thinking skills to mini golf domination. This lobe emits signals of pure joy upon witnessing courses with windmills, pirate ships, and that oddly competitive cousin.

3. The Pyrotechnic Center: This region becomes hyperactive upon spotting roadside firework stands. The scientific term for this response is “Kaboom Desire Reflex.”

4. The Beach Time Zone: Arguably the heart of vacation mode. This area is linked to serotonin spikes as toes sink into the sand, with a side effect of losing track of time entirely. Who needs a clock when there are seashells to collect?

5. The Souvenir Synapse: Activated when tourists encounter T-shirts with puns or a shell necklace they absolutely must have. (Spoiler: they’ll love it for a week.)