Except His Is Functional, Not Recreational

Young woman to young boy: Aw, look at the cute puppy.
Young boy: Aawww.
Young woman: See… he has a leash on just like you.

–45th & 3rd Ave

Overheard by: Nicole

Posted on January 21, 2016
Beauty, Boys, Compare/Contrast, Default, Fashion, Midtown & Hell's Kitchen, We Love Our Pets, Weirdness, Women

Take Oprah, for Instance

(little boy #1 is playing a Nintendo)
Little boy #1: Yeah, that final boss was pretty hard, but I’m glad it was a sorceress, not a sorcerer; it’s a well known fact that they’re more powerful.
Little boy #2: It’s true.

–6 Train

Overheard by: florian

Posted on January 20, 2016
Boys, Compare/Contrast, Default, Gender issues, Kids, On the Subway, Video Games

I Love That Photo Where She’s Holding the Thesaurus Between Her Thighs

Girl #1: Well, she does all that work for Playboy -which I really admire.
Girl #2: Yeah. And I like her because she’s a little dorky.
Girl #1: Totally.

–9th St & 3rd Ave

Posted on January 20, 2016
Compare/Contrast, Compliments, Default, Girls, Jobs & Careers, Porn, Union Square and East Village

Is This Your Vast Feminist Conspiracy Theory Again?

Emotional suit: My shrink said I’m dragging my feet to test my wife.
Supportive suit: He could be right.
Emotional suit: No, it’s a woman.
Supportive suit: Oh no! She is manipulating your ass.

–3 Train

Overheard by: EmLo

Posted on January 18, 2016
Compare/Contrast, Default, Friends, Gender issues, Marriage, On the Subway, Psychology, Relationships, Suits, Threats

Max Finally Comes Out to His Father As Straight

Dad: So, that wasn't so bad was it?
Young son: I guess, but I'd still rather be watching the Jets game.

–Coming out of Wicked, Broadway

Posted on January 17, 2016
Compare/Contrast, Dads, Football, Kids, Midtown & Hell's Kitchen, Questions, Theater & Dance

Meet the Metaphysical Snookie

Youngish man: What does it all mean?
Female friend: What? Life?
Youngish man: Yeah.
Female friend: Poorly maintained leather for the most part.

–11th St & 3rd Ave

Overheard by: Sukhdev

Posted on January 11, 2016
Clothing, Compare/Contrast, Friends, Guys, Philosophy, Questions, Union Square and East Village

…With a Faint Tinge of White Castle

Pretty girl #1 in parking lot of zoo: Yep, it smells like zoo here.
Pretty girl #2: Well, I just farted.
Pretty girl #1, walking a few feet: Nope, still smells like zoo.

–Bronx Zoo

Overheard by: Ashley and Daria

Posted on January 9, 2016
Compare/Contrast, Default, Farting & Burping, Friends, Girls, Scents of the City, The Bronx, Tourist Attractions

And Kicks Me When I Call Her a Stupid Hoe!

Woman: And how are things with your girlfriend, hm? What is she like?
Guy: Well… she does have a big nose.
Woman: Her nose? Why are you concerned about her nose? It's her personality that matters!
Guy: But she always hits me whenever I mention it!

–5th Ave

Overheard by: the art major