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Don’t Listen, It’s a Trick!

Tourist lady: Excuse me, can you tell me which way Times Square is?
Guy: Um…really? Turn around lady.

–49th & 7th

Overheard by: Gregory

  • Posted on April 7, 2006
  • History & Geography, Manhattan, Midtown & Hell's Kitchen, NYC Geography, Stupidity, Times Square, Tourists
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