Papa Hemingway’s Wednesday One-Liners

Guy: I may be an alcoholic, but I’ve had a lot of fun.

–1 train

Hot chick on cell: Should I drunkenly buy a used corset off the street?

–Morningside Heights

Overheard by: McFreaky

Lady on cell: I didn’t throw up and black out — I was just a little drunk.

–3rd & LaGuardia

Overheard by: Jay

White kid to another: Man, if you want to be authentic, we should get forties.

–118th & 3rd

Overheard by: Synthetic

Dude on cell: I don’t really think he’s very busy these days, but he’s an excellent drunk.

–19th & 8th

Overheard by: SUSAN

Professor, on crime in the city: So, be aware. I know it’s hard to be aware while you’re intoxicated, but work on it.

–Columbia University