On the Bus

They Do Have Lots of Wings in Asia

A little Asian boy sneezes without covering his mouth.

Black lady: Excuse you!
Asian mom: He’s only 3, he didn’t know any better.
Black lady: Haven’t you heard of bird flu, motherfucka!

–M96 bus

Overheard by: Chris Roberts

Girl #1: I feel like shit. I think I’ve got the Asian Bird Flu.
Girl #2: Don’t you mean Avian Bird Flu?
Girl #1: Whatever.

–56th & Broadway

Overheard by: K.M

Woman: Isn’t it here in America?
Teen boy: Naw…it’s in Japan. All these people be dying from it. Thank god Bush won’t let it in the country.

–Associated Supermarket, Astoria

Overheard by: Demy

Following the Commandments is What’s “Cool”!

Teen girl #1: You ever watched My Super Sweet 16?
Teen girl #2: Yeah. Don’t you just hate those snobby rude girls?
Teen girl #1: No, it’s kinda cool how they can be rude to their parents and get away with it.

–Bx12 bus

Look Out, Ringo: Girl #3 is Coming

Girl #1: Is there a movie version of Catcher in the Rye?
Girl #2: No, but a lot of films based on the concept.
Girl #3: I have always been so attracted to that character.

–M27 bus

They’re Scared of Losing Their Souls…More So

Chick #1: Ew! Did that man just take our picture with his cameraphone?
Chick #2: Ew! That is so rude! Why would he do that? Don’t look up. Don’t look up!
Man: Don’t flatter yourselves, ladies. A) You’re not nearly that hot, and B) I was sending a text message to my boyfriend.

–M57 bus

Overheard by: Peter S

Creepiest Pickup Line Ever

Guy: Can you get your backpack out of my back?
Boy: There’s nowhere to put it.
Guy: Why don’t you put it in your ass?

–M86 bus

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