Ahhh! Real New Yorkers

Crazy guy: It’s the anniversary of the blue angora sweater!

–Pratt Library, Clinton Hill

Overheard by: Tara Topaz

Girl #1: I haven’t seen our homeless guy lately.
Girl #2: We have a homeless guy?
Girl #1: Yeah, the guy who lives on that mattress under our building.
Girl #2: Oh yeah…I hope he’s okay, I haven’t seen him all week.
Girl #1: You know you’re a New Yorker when you worry about where your homeless guy is.

–27th between 5th & Madison

Overheard by: Lauren Lerner

Guy: Hi, I need to go to Nutley, New Jersey. I know that the 192 bus goes, but–
Ticket woman: Don’t make yourself too comfortable, just ask.

–Port Authority

Overheard by: rafael

Conductor: If you see someone trying to steal from you, make a lot of noise, create a big scene, and I’m sure someone will come to your aid.
Man: Clearly this guy is not from New York. Maybe he’s from Utah or something.

–A train

Dude: You’re not from New York, are you?
Chick: No, I’m not.
Dude: Thought not. You’re too nice.
Chick: That’s the second time I’ve heard that today.

–82nd & Columbus

Overheard by: Kevin Eliasen

Guy #1: That guy from the Red Sox is over there.
Girl: Which one?
Guy #1: The one who just quit.
Girl: No way! Let’s fuck with him.
Guy #2: Watch out, he’s from Boston and he looks pissed.
Guy #1: No, we should piss on his shoes!

–Times Square

Overheard by: coma toast

Southern woman: Excuse me, sir? We aren’t from around here but could you tell me where Times Square is?
NY Man: Yeah, it’s a bit uptown from here, you’re lookin’ for 125th street. It’ll say Harlem but don’t let it throw you off.

–Times Square

Overheard by: Carl Krickmire

Tourist guy: Excuse me, where is the subway?
NY guy: Sorry, I don’t speak English.

–Rockefeller Center

A man is stumbling down the street. He trips, falls hard and hits his head on the ground.

Guy: Sir, excuse me, are you okay? You just fell really hard.
Man: …Fuck you.

–14th & 6th

Overheard by: The L0rdz