Older lady: I have an unlimited subway pass, but what I'd really like is an unlimited gas pass.
Older man: Oh, I already have unlimited gas.
–2 Train
Overheard by: Karen S
Archive for 2010
Gosh, I Miss Paris and Nicole.
Teenage girl #1: Well, if someone runs up to us you can just shoot him.
Teenage girl #2, astonished: You know what? I think I left my gun in my other pants!!
Teenage girl #1, laughing: Well, watch out! Even though you're my best friend, if an angry man chases us, I'm tripping you!
–34th St
…It Was Your First Time, Right?
Police officer #1: They really shouldn't let elderly people in this elevator. It's so hot and there's no air circulation, people pass out in here!
Police officer #2: Well, maybe they should just not go on the elevator. (they laugh)
Police officer #1: But seriously, I had to give three old ladies mouth-to-mouth.
Police officer #2: Well, there's a first time for everything.
–168th St
Stoned Old People Are So Cute.
Old man: This is obviously… an important street.
Old woman: It's Broadway.
–Broadway & 54th
Overheard by: glm
Just a Couple Of Dudes, Comparing Their Meat.
European: You guys are big on your breakfast.
American: Yeah, not really. Europeans really know how to do breakfast… We don't.
European: I guess. Like we have Polish sausage.
–Starbucks
…And What's a “Job”?
Girl #1: Ugh, the economy is so bad I don't know how I'm going to get through the recession.
Girl #2: Oh my god, I know! I mean, I lost my job and now my parents are only giving me $50 allowance a week!
Girl #1: Wow, that's crazy! Only $50?
–LIRR
Overheard by: michelle
…Oh Wait– It's Green.
Drunk, loudly to drunk friend: Relax, dude, no one even notices. (drunk friend mumbles) It's St. Patty's day, bro. These people don't care. Bro, no one's gonna know you pissed yourself.
–E Train
And You Thought German Discipline Was Tough.
Stereotypical jock, loudly: Man, I cant wait till we're back on dry land!
Scottish flight attendant: I can end that wait if you don't lower your voice.
–Flight Departing JFK
Maybe He Doesn't Eat Carbs?
Old black hobo: Folks… Look inside your heart. I am hungry and I am homeless. Please help me with some food or something. Look inside your heart.
(young black teenager keeps waving a subway sandwich in his face while hobo continues to rant)
Old black hobo: Look inside your heart. I am so hungry. Just look inside your heart!
Young black teenager, real pissed off: Sucka, look inside this bag! There's a sandwich in here!
–1 Train
To Be Fair, Mel Gibson Does Pay a Lot in Taxes.
Bus driver to deranged-looking smelly, yelling guy: Sir, this is your stop. Will you please leave the bus now.
Smelly guy: I pay taxes!
–M2 Bus
Overheard by: richardnixon