Lifestyles Of the Wednesday One-Liners

Concerned teacher: Where is Ronald Reagan? Who took Ronald Reagan?

–ACORN High School for Social Justice

Middle aged lady to companion: Ronald McDonald has his nose up Hello Kitty's dress.

–Macy's Balloon Inflation before Thanksgiving Day Parade

Hobo: If you ever touch Halle Berry, I'll fucking smack you!

–Bryant Park

Overheard by: Margot

Girl yelling to friend getting out of cab: Get back here before I bite you in the face like Chris Brown!

–St. Mark's Place & 3rd Ave

Overheard by: Janelle

Stoner, as credits roll for movie Push: Dude…fuck Dakota Fanning!

–Palace Theatre

Guy: But come on, it's the Jonas Brothers in 3-D. It's like pimples and eyebrows, comin' at'cha!

–E 17th St

Overheard by: the Big R

Happy-go-lucky hobo: Liza Minelli? I thought that bitch was dead. (singing at the top of his lungs) I want to be a part of it…New York, New York!

–47th & 7th

Overheard by: Jesse Cromer

Posted on April 1, 2009
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Oh “Bush” Puns, We'll Miss You Most Of All.

Guy: So I was talking to this hot girl the other day, but then she told me she liked Bush.
Girl: Oh…she's a lesbian?
Guy: No! Bush!
Girl: Oh, the band.
Guy: No, Bush! She's a Republican!
Girl: Wait. What?!

–Times Square

Overheard by: J.E.

Posted on March 23, 2009
Gays and Lesbians, Girls, Guys, Music, President, Questions, Times Square, Vagina

The Passion Of the Wednesday One-Liner

Art humanities professor: As you may have learned from the bible or emo music, Jesus was crucified.

–Columbia University

Overheard by: Molly Moo

Suit to another: Wow, there used to be a forest on your head. You look like an Irish Jesus.

–Office Building, 8th Ave

Overheard by: sitting in my cube with my ears wide open

Chick in miniskirt and fishnets: Fuck, it's cold! Jesus forgot to pay his heating bill!

–St. Mark's Place & 3rd Ave

Overheard by: Amber Star

Man to friend as they cross an intersection: Jesus Christ used to walk everywhere, so why can't we? You know whah-I'm-sayin'?

–Midtown

Overheard by: Ferna

Screaming fan girl, watching Robert Patterson sparkling shirtless in the sunlight: He's Jesus!

–14th St Regal Cinemas

Overheard by: laughing despite herself

Asian chick: Does he praise Jesus? Does he drink Scotch?

–Dallas BBQ, Chelsea

Overheard by: Shringle

Posted on March 18, 2009
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What About Hamburger Helper, Smart Guy?

Old man #1: You've seen that guy at the deli. You see behind the counter? The guy's only wearing one glove. Now you can't do all your work with one hand, can you? The lord gave you two for a reason.
Old man #2: Only one man can do magic with one glove. That's Michael Jackson.
Old man #1: And his magic done run out.

–M10 Bus

Overheard by: Alexandra

Posted on March 16, 2009
Body Parts, Clothing, God, Magic, Music, Old People, On the Bus

Like the Meatballs

Loud girl #1: So, have you heard of the Swedish band, Knife? They are so good!
Loud girl #2: Hmmmmm. Wait…yes! They have that single called “Like a Pen,” I love that song! Are they Swedish?
Loud girl #1: No, they're Australian.

–Park Slope

Posted on March 12, 2009
Girls, Music, Park Slope, Questions, Stupidity

Here's Ray-J to Explain

Rapper dude: That's Rugged N Raw.
Girl outside: Ew! I don't watch porn!
Rapper dude: No, Rugged N Raw. He's an emcee.
Girl outside: What's the difference?

–The Pyramid Night Club

Posted on March 9, 2009
Bars & Clubs, Compare/Contrast, Girls, Guys, Music, Porn

That's No Hobo– That's Corey Feldman!

Hobo to teenage girls filling up water balloons in water fountain: You're having a water balloon fight?
Teenage girl: Yeah. We have to be careful, though, they might attack us from behind.
Hobo: That's what Michael Jackson does. (walks away, leaves teenage girls in bewilderment)

–Central Park

Overheard by: Emma

Posted on March 7, 2009
Backdoor, Central Park, Fighting and ass kicking, Hobos, Music, Teens

Like, Elizabeth Taylor Sad

Blonde in stilettos: My boss told me that she slept with Mick Jagger.
Blonde in pumps: Recently?
Blonde in stilettos: No, back when he was beautiful.
Blonde in pumps: He was beautiful?
Blonde in stilettos: In the sixties.
Blonde in pumps: That's so sad.

–Marquee's

Posted on February 28, 2009
Age/Aging, Bars & Clubs, Beauty, Girls, Music, Questions

The Pink Floyd Laser Show Is Always a Crap Shoot

Teen girl #1: I'm not doing it for the same reasons as like people in the sixtes. I'm not trying to see god or anything.
Teen girl #2: I'm not fucking worried about you having a religious experience, I'm worried about you seeing Sgt. Pepper jerking off to Barney or something!

–Escalator, Time Warner Building

Posted on February 22, 2009
Compare/Contrast, God, Masturbation, Midtown & Hell's Kitchen, Music, Religion, Teens, TV, Weirdness

Apparently There's Been at Least One

Girl #1: I don't think I'll be dating anyone anytime soon.
Girl #2: But why? We'll be going to college in a few months.
Girl #1: I know, but I just don't think I can settle for anything less than an Italian R&B singer.

–77th & 3rd

Posted on February 22, 2009
Compare/Contrast, Dating, Girls, Music, Questions, School and studying, Stupidity, Upper East Side

Music

Here's Ray-J to Explain