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For Whom Nothing Is Funny Except Americans

Man handing out flyers: Hey, do you like comedy? Do you?
Passerby: No, thank you.
Man handing out flyers: So you're German?

–Times Square

Overheard by: Chloe E.

  • Posted on April 22, 2010
  • Flyer people, Foreigners, Questions, Strangers, Stupidity, Times Square
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