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Old man: Where are the seat numbers?
Usher: On the right.
Old man: When I’m facing which way?

–Helen Hayes Theater, 44th St

Overheard by: Valerie Z

Man: That was pretty good.
Woman: Yeah, it reminded me of that movie with the White Witch.
Man: 101 Dalmatians?
Woman: Right.

–Loews Theatre

Law student #1: Don’t judge me — I am just trying to learn!
Law student #2: I’m not judging you. I’m also trying to learn. [Law student #1 leaves room.]Law student #3: For someone who studies all the time, he sure doesn’t get it.

–NYU School of Law

Little girl: Mommy, I’m hot. Can we swim in there?
Mom: No, sweetie. Everyone in New York poops in that river.

–Ferry to Ellis Island

HS boy: Well, I tend to write more sloppily.
Asian girlfriend: ‘Sloppily’?! Is that even a word?
HS boy: It’s an adverb.
Asian girlfriend: Yes, but I said, is that even a word?

–1 train

Overheard by: Trying not to laugh outloud

Dude on cell: He just ate the whole freaking diaper? So, he just shit it out in little pieces?

–Red Rock Bar, 17th & 10th

Overheard by: Scooby-Don’t

Girl: Couldn’t you just write me a prescription?
Guy: No, I can’t do that yet.

–Ludlow & Stanton

Overheard by: Barry

Chick: I would like to become a boy for a day just so I can pee standing up.
Guy: I am not going to lie to you, it’s awesome!

–Georgia Diner, Queens

Guido #1: You know, if a toosami hit the beach, it would flood all the way up to here.
Guido #2: A what?
Guido #1: A toosami. Like in India. You know, a tidal wave.
Guido #2: You know, I don’t wanna laugh in your face, so why don’t you just shut the fuck up…
Guido #1: What?

–Prospect Park SW

Overheard by: Patrick Di Justo

Chick #1: Hey, what are you doing?
Chick #2, sparying floor with disinfectant: Well, I heard on Tyra that you can get STDs from just walking on the same floor as someone else.
Chick #1: You did? Well, it must be true! Why didn’t you tell me?!

–1250 Broadway