Barnes & Noble employee #1: Some bum is washing his ass in the men’s restroom.
Barnes & Noble employee #2 (in horror): Oh god.
–Barnes & Noble
Overheard by: Yesenia
Archive for September, 2008
Men and Women Define “Relationship” Differently
Woman: It’s almost impossible to have a relationship in this city. I make more than most of the men I find attractive.
Man: If you weren’t my boss…I would hit that.
Woman: Yeah but… What?
Man: I’m just say’n.
–59th St & Lexington Ave
Overheard by: BobbyKane
Which May or May Not Have a Minimum Height Requirement
Old guy: I heard they have a ride for kids over there.
Ghetto guy: Are you kidding me? The only good ride you can get around here is nine chicks and one dude!
–Nostrand Ave & Ave Y, Brooklyn
Overheard by: Amber S
We Imagine a Young Katherine Hepburn in This Role
Hot chick: You are never gonna get a job talking like that.
Thug: Yeah, you know, I can turn dis shit off and talk all professional and shit if I have to. (in professional voice): I can speak in a manner which is becoming to a young professional and present myself as an upstanding member of society (now back to thug speak) nawmsayin’?
Hot chick (sarcastically, enunciating each word): Yes. I know what you are saying.
–6 Train
Overheard by: Joey Cards
There Are Eight Million Stories in the Naked City
Crazy guy: Hello.
Girl: Hi.
Crazy guy: You know, yesterday I had a nervous breakdown. My girlfriend kicked me out of the house forever.
Girl: Oh…
Crazy guy: It was nice talking to you. Bye.
–Union Square
Does She Still Live in a Van Down by the East River?
Blonde girl: I mean this in the nicest way possible, but she looks exactly like Chris Farley.
Brunette girl: Oh my gosh, you’re so right! I can’t believe I never noticed before!
Blonde girl: I know! But I totally mean it as a compliment.
–Nobu Restaurant, W 57th
Overheard by: sromeo
Every Brilliant Idea Has a Catch
Waitress #1: Do you have any tampons?
Waitress #2: Yeah, I have regular and super.
Waitress #1: Are they the plastic kind? The cardboard snags my vagina.
–Restaurant, Brooklyn
Overheard by: Unappetized
Poor Guy’s More of a Houndstooth Czech
Gay guy #1, checking out another guy: That’s a cute outfit.
Gay guy #2: Not with that face.
–6 Train
Overheard by: Oobs
Am I the Only One Who Has Trouble Getting Off?
Conductor (after doors close at Rector St): If you are in the last five cars you will not be getting off at South Ferry. (train starts to move) Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Shoulda listened to directions.
Passenger: Is anyone else hearing this?
–1 Train
Overheard by: ryn
Oh, Crap–It’s Spurted All Over the Bag
Woman #1, with water bottle in paper bag: I don’t understand why they gave me a bag. What’s the point of putting just a water bottle in a bag?
Woman #2: You should’ve just told them you didn’t want one.
Woman #1: Yeah, but I didn’t notice until he put it in.
(pause, then both women snicker)
–Elevator, 8th Ave
Overheard by: Mariah
