Parks

Old guy: Shit, I ain’t goin’ ice skating, I ain’t no motherfuckin’ ice skater. I’m a thug, I’m a motherfuckin’ thug nigga. Fuckin’ ice skater…L’il girl, you going ice skating?

–The Pond, Bryant Park

Overheard by: C.G.

Suit on cell: Yo Chucky, what’re you doing for the holiday?…You’re
frying it?…Like, deep frying? Yes, that’s weird…I think it’ll taste funny…I hope you remember to pluck all the feathers.

–Madison Square Park

Girl: I hear more Polish than English in my neighborhood.
Guy: You should write about that.

–The Magician, Rivington Street

Overheard by: Aileen Gallagher