Guy, yelling at cell: I have three Swiss bank accounts! I need to get that money!

–68^th St & Lexington

Overheard by: xandra

Harassed-looking guy with comically strong Jersey accent: Charge me 20 bucks for a box of air! (contemplative pause) It’s a good price, though.

–East 73^rd & 2^nd

Overheard by: Katie

Older man: “Cake” means “money,” sweetie, I know you don’t follow slang, but I’m in the ‘hood right now.

–2 Train

Overheard by: Jayson

Thug on cell: Listen, what’s 1.8 million dollars between friends?

–35^th St b/w Park & Lex

Overheard by: Tif