Geek speedwalking through rush-hour crowd with hands over head: Parasites, parasites, parasites!

–34^th St & 7^th Ave

Overheard by: it is what it is

African-American lady: The secret life of… What? Who’s “bees”?

–Loews Kips Bay

Overheard by: Robert Gleyberman

Woman: I’m a fruit fly. That’s like a fag hag, only prettier.

–3^rd & St. Mark’s

Female suit on cell: We’re dealing with racist ladybugs here.

–44^th & Lexington

Overheard by: LP421