Black hobo to rush-hour crowd: So, did ya’ hear now Obama’s president they gonna tear down the Statue of Liberty? Yeah, they gonna put up a new statue – one o’ Aunt Jemima!”

–Shuttle Train GCT

Overheard by: Mrs. Butterworth

Hobo: Hey, kids! I wish I was a kid again. Then I’d have a hundred million dollars!

–Henry St, Brooklyn Heights

Overheard by: Jesse

Hobo to clerk: Don’t worry, baby, I’ll take care of the Gaza Strip.

–Deli, 45^th & 3^rd

Overheard by: LP

Hobo to girl with boxing gloves attached to her backpack: Hi, there! Give a little money to help the homeless? (silence) I’ll take anything but a punch in the face!

–Astor & Lafayette

Overheard by: Andi C.

Shouting hobo: The family that scratches their butts together has smelly fingers!

–34^th St & 3^rd Ave

Overheard by: Kramer

Hobo crossing street and pushing shopping cart: Hi ho Silver!

–23^rd St & Park Ave