Remember When Wednesday One-Liner Were Black?

South African man to friend: Listen to what I just found out the other day… my friend's family owned Michael Jackson's family!

–NYU

Guy to friend (about a Halloween party): Dude, it's a totally corporate made-up holiday, but yeah, I'll dress up as Michael Jackson.

–Duane Reade, Union Square

Overheard by: Traczie

Professor: It's not as simple as black and white anymore. I mean, what color is Tiger Woods? What color is Barack Obama? What color is Michael Jackson?

–History of American Women Class, Pace University

Crazy hobo: This is the 2 Express Train! (a few minutes later) Goddammit, I been waiting two hours for the train! Now I gonna be too late for my lunch with Michael Jackson!

–66th Street Subway Platform

Overheard by: Seth

Little kid to another: You sicken everyone! Even Michael Jackson!

–161st St & 3rd Ave, The Bronx

Overheard by: li'l squeaker

Posted on August 27, 2008
About Celebrities, Africans, All Wednesday One-Liners, Classroom, Clothing, Crazies, Duane Reade, Friends, Guys, History & Geography, Hobos, Holidays, Insults, Kids, NYU, President, Public Transportation, Questions, Race, Sports, Subway stations, platforms, etc., Teachers/Professors, The Bronx, Union Square and East Village

And the Day Is Young

Guy in line for hot dog: Oh, so you're pregnant?
Woman in line (looks at stomach): Nope, just fat.

–Hot Dog Vendor near WTC

Overheard by: JB

Posted on August 26, 2008
Compare/Contrast, Default, Diet/Weight, Fat People, Guys, Hot dog stands, Physical appearance, Pregnancy & Birth Control, Questions, Wall Street, TriBeCa, South Street Seaport, Women

All Overs a Cities

(girl is shrieking)
Guy: What? There are mouses all over the city.
Girl: It's mice.
Guy: Right, that's what I said. Mices.

–37th & Lexington, Murray Hill

Overheard by: Morgan

Posted on August 25, 2008
Animals & Nature, Compare/Contrast, Default, Girls, Guys, Murray Hill and Gramercy, Stupidity, Words

Can I See It for a Nickel?

Sketchy guy: How does it feel to be the most beautiful girl in the bar?
Drunk chick: I have a dickel.

–Landsdowne, 43rd & 10th

Posted on August 25, 2008
Beauty, Compliments, Creepsters, Default, Drinking & Drunk People, Drunks, Girls, Guys, Midtown & Hell's Kitchen, Pick-up Lines, Questions, Restaurants & Cafes

There Is No Taco Bell at Penn Station, Douche.

Guy to friend (as a security guard makes people stand up): See? You really can't sit on the steps of The Met anymore.
Friend: Is it because of the tourists? God, I hate the tourists. I saw tourists taking pictures of a Taco Bell at Penn Station today. Those fuckers.

–Steps of The Met

Overheard by: April

Posted on August 25, 2008
Default, Friends, Guys, Insults, Junk Food & Fast Food, Pictures, The Met, Tourism, Upper East Side

One of the Many Perks Of Dating a Kennedy

Teen chick: Move!
Teen guy: Move? Yeah, fuck grammar, we're in a hurry!
Teen chick: Y'know, if you weren't such a cunt you coulda had me!
Teen guy: I'll just fuck you while you're sleeping then.
Teen chick: Oh my god, that would be so hot!

–NYU

Overheard by: Guy With A Nonder

Posted on August 24, 2008
Default, Girls, Guys, Insults, NYU, Relationships, Sexuality, Students, Teens

How to Come Out to Your Friends in One Easy Step

Guy #1: You know, I really did love her. It just wasn't going to work out.
Guy #2: I'm so sorry, man.
Guy #1: It's okay. I have time to go to the gym now.

–N Train

Overheard by: ltrain

Posted on August 23, 2008
Compare/Contrast, Default, Fitness, Guys, Love, On the Subway, Relationships, Time, Weirdness

You May Have Broken Up With Me, But at Least I Don't Use the Phrase “Shacking Up”

Chick holding shopping bags: Oh my god! Stan! I haven't seen you in like forever!
Chick's ex: Yeah, I've been pretty busy. Shacking up with girls, the like…you know. (chick eyes him over for some time) I look fantastic, don't I? (walks away)

–W 4th & 6th

Overheard by: friend of the ex

Posted on August 23, 2008
Breaking Up, Default, Girls, Guys, Physical appearance, Questions, Relationships, Weirdness, West Village

Some First Dates Go Better Than Others

Drunk chick: Come on, run with me…please.
Guy: No.
Drunk chick: I'm running.
Guy: Don't.
Drunk chick: This is me drunk, if you can't handle this you can't marry me!

–8th Ave & 31st St

Posted on August 23, 2008
Chelsea & the Meatpacking District, Default, Drinking & Drunk People, Drunks, Girls, Guys, Marriage, Offers and requests, Relationships

Guys