Greasy guy on cell: Yeah, there was this whole big to-do. They had all these little midgets running around – it was a whole Willy Wonka thing going on.
–42nd & Park Ave
Overheard by: Aren’t They Called Little People?
Midget on mobile: Man, you don’t know how tough it is, these little women are tough, they know what they want… Yeah, yeah… The are like tigers, they’ll eat you up!
–Grand Central Station
Overheard by: JT
Flyer guy: Comedy show, folks – we got midgets!
–Herald Square
Overheard by: BeccaGo
Guy: High-five if you like midgets and drugs!
–42nd & 7th
Overheard by: Shannon
Suit on cell: Yeah, yeah, we’re gonna do it big for my birthday. No I’m thinking more like midget strippers…eh, I haven’t decided what I want it to be. (pause) Oh yeah, sorry, not “it,” “him” or “her.” No, I think dwarfs have magical powers, that’s the deal. Not racist, dwarfist maybe.
–Chinatown Bus
Overheard by: Evan
Drunk guy with group of friends: I’m sorry I hit you, I thought I was Irish and you were four feet tall.
–41st & 2nd Ave
Overheard by: Glad I’m not short