Queer guys

JAP: Aww, but you two would be the perfect couple!
Queer: Why?
JAP: Because you’re both gay!

–French Roast Cafe, W 11th St

Overheard by: mound charger

Queer #1: What did he just say?
Queer #2: He called you maricon. It means faggot in Spanish.
Queer #1: Oh, thank God. I thought he called me Mexican. I was about to be really offended.

–Lorimer St, Williamsburg

Overheard by: Ray

Girl: …and when he came back, it looked like he had herpes! Herpes everywhere!
Queer: And you still hit that?
Girl: Well, it looked like he did, but it was dark and I wasn’t sure.

–Spring & W Broadway

Queer #1: Yeah, they have a book this thick with all these martinis.
Queer #2: I hate when guys order flavored martinis.
Queer #1: Oh, I was just sayin…

–Outside Vintage, 9th Ave between 50th & 51st

Overheard by: Ronnie F

Queer #1: Whatcha reading?
Queer #2: Jessica Simpson’s suing someone.
Queer #3: Let me see.

Queer #2 passes over a folder.

Queer #1: What? No pictures?
Queer #2: It’s a lawsuit; there are no pictures in a lawsuit.

–Hampton Jitney

Overheard by: Todd

Chick: If I could sleep with any of the hobbits, it would have to be Frodo.
Guy: What?! Frodo is a total fudge packer.
Chick: Please don’t call him that!
Queer: Especially in front of a fudge packer!

–Barnes & Noble, 54th & 3rd

Overheard by: Willowee

Boyfriend: Oooh, you look pretty in that dress.
Girlfriend: You’re revolting. Don’t touch me.
Queer buddy: Jeremy, this is your stop. Penn Station. Get out.
Boyfriend: No it isn’t. This is 96th Street.
Girlfriend: Do you have any idea how much I hate you? Stop touching me.

–Downtown A train

Overheard by: Shane

Queer: Great shoes!
Woman: Thanks! They’re Star Jones.
Queer: And they’re as black as her soul.

–party, 171st & Broadway

Queer #1: It’s not queer pride. It’s Brooklyn pride!
Queer #2: Uh, sweetie, it’s pretty queer, too.

–Brooklyn Pride Parade

Overheard by: fureigh

Old-lady candy-pusher: I be sellin’ candy for the school. I have M&Ms and Jujyfruits and Almond Joy with and without the nuts.
Drunken gay guy: Nobody wants your candy. It probably has razor blades in it and shit. Just go away.
Old-lady candy-pusher: Look at you talkin’. You are the anti man!

–downtown 2 train

Overheard by: Stefanie