Mini yuppie: No way. I’d put the knife down and walk away. You never run.
–9th St, Park Slope
Overheard by: Russ Wall
Old man tourist: He’s drawin’ a sword outta her, an’ she’s havin’ a sexual fantasy.
–New Greco-Roman galleries, the Met
Overheard by: Harriet Vane
Yuppie to two girls: Yeah, but it’s more personal if you stab them with a knife.
–Prospect Park West, Park Slope
Overheard by: diane
Kid to father: I’m sick of swords! My head is full of swords!
–Arms and Weapons wing, the Met
Overheard by: e.Beth
Girl struggling with knot: Do you have anything sharp? Like a sword? Wait a minute, I have a sword! [She pulls out a sword.]
–51st & 5th
Dad to rambunctious young sons: No! We are not getting swords out!
–Times Square
Overheard by: Tempo