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Also How “Marco Polo” Is Played at LGBT Pool Parties

Black woman, shouting from door of subway: Shantay! Shantay!
Black guy running down the stairs to the train: Sashay!

–1 Train

Overheard by: feygele

  • Posted on November 25, 2014
  • Black People, Guys, Names, On the Subway, Public Transportation, Women
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