There's a Thin Line Between Love and Wednesday One-Liners

Professor: I hate that bitch so much, I will give you all As for this semester if you sabotage her class.

–Classroom, NYU

Overheard by: queenofscots

Four-year-old boy to mom holding up newspaper clipping of female model: I can't use this, I hate women!

–Union Square

Overheard by: amused

Little blonde girl sitting at table with parents: I hate everyone!

–48th St & 30th Ave

Overheard by: kteezy

Loud girl to man at the counter: Hey, what are you looking at me like that for? (man at the counter shakes head) You know damn well what I am talking about…I love you too. (pause) Nawwww, just kidding…I hate your stinky ass.

–Deli, Nostrand Ave & Kings Highway

Small boy, gleefully: I hate Joe the plumber. Joe, Joe, Joe…I hate Joe.

–Barnes & Noble

Overheard by: me too…

Posted on May 20, 2009
All Wednesday One-Liners, Ass, Astoria, Brooklyn, Classroom, Clerks, Delis, Gender issues, Girls, Gripes, Insults, Kids, Love, Moms, Nicknames & name calling, NYU, One-liners, Parents, School and studying, Should've Used a Condom, Store, Teachers/Professors, Union Square and East Village, Wednesday One-Liners

How to Get Your Child Chased with Torches, in One Easy Step

Five-year-old girl, watching NYU protest: Mommy, what is going on?
Mom: Oh. it's just kids who don't want to pay for tuition.
Five-year-old girl, screaming to protesters: Pay your tuition!

–NYU

Posted on May 17, 2009
Activists, Kids, Moms, NYU, Parents, Politics, Questions, School and studying, Wishes & desires

Robert Frost: The Lovely Shall Be Choosers, Shall They…?

Gangster kid to female friend: I don't care. I ain't goin' there early. Ain't nobody care.
Friend: But you have a test!
Gangster kid: I'm the sexiest guy in my bio class, so I can do whatever the hell I want!

–Marshak Building, City College

Posted on May 14, 2009
City College, Friends, Gangstas, Kids, School and studying, Stupidity, Time, Wishes & desires

Only Four Hobbits and a Warlock

Boy: Can you close the window?
Substitute teacher, jumping onto the windowsill: Sure.
(class stares in disbelief)
Substitute teacher: What, haven't you ever had a ninja for a teacher before?

–Stuyvesant High School

Overheard by: Not Really…

Posted on May 12, 2009
Boys, Classroom, Ninjas, Offers and requests, School and studying, Students, Stuyvesant, Teachers/Professors, Weirdness

Frankly, I Don't Give a Dam.

Girl drafting floor plan: I've decided I'm going to open a funeral parlor that's sleek, modern and sophisticated. Someplace that doesn't look like your grandma just died there.
Female British classmate: That's awesome. My big idea is to start a protection service for lesbians.
Girl drafting floor plan: Like, security?
Female British classmate: No. Like, safe sex?

–Interior Design Class, FIT

Posted on May 9, 2009
Brits, Classroom, College, Death, Gays and Lesbians, Girls, School and studying, Sex, Students

Wednesday One-Liners Are Fully Prepared to Dial 911

Female black security guard to male black security guard: So you got two kids that you know of…

–MoMa

Security agent: You are now entering the metal detector area, so those of you with wooden cell phones should feel free to keep those in your pockets.

–JFK

Overheard by: Jason

Security guard to teens blocking entrance: Hmm, just what I need at 9 am, a motherfucking school group.

–Paley's Museum of Radio and Television

Overheard by: scarface

Security guard on cell: Why isn't your hand on your butt?

–Duane Reade

Overheard by: Lord Almighty

Library security guard: Welcome to the library, where your wildest dreams come true.

–St. John's University

Posted on May 6, 2009
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The Joker Got Fired from Every Job He Attempted

Student: Could you go over question number 3?
Professor, laughing maniacally: Ha ha ha ha ha!
Student, questioningly: Ha ha ha ha?

–NYU

Posted on May 1, 2009
Laughter, NYU, Offers and requests, Questions, School and studying, Students, Teachers/Professors

It's All About Chemistry, People

Professor: Once I was in the kitchen with a friend who was cooking, who had messed something up and I made a chemical suggestion to help her fix it. It worked. I ended up marrying her.
Whole class: Awwww!
Professor: We ended up getting divorced.
Professor: I am married again! (shows ring finger)

–NYU Building

Posted on April 30, 2009
Breaking Up, Classroom, Food, Marriage, NYU, School and studying, Students, Teachers/Professors, Weirdness

And Welcome Back, Adam.

Professor, talking about Genesis: We covered the reason for loincloths last class.
Student #1: Wait, why was that again?
Professor: (silence)
Student #2: Adam had an erection.
Professor: Exactly. Thank you for cutting though the bullshit.

–Eugene Lang College

Overheard by: Colleen

Posted on April 27, 2009
Clothing, College, Erections, Questions, School and studying, Students, Teachers/Professors

Also Why People Originally Started Wearing Crocs

Mom to nine-year-old son: Do you want anything?
Kid, looking at variety of candy: Mmmmmm, let me see, something no one will like, so I don't get bullied for it at school.

–Deli, Hicks St & Kane, Brooklyn

Posted on April 21, 2009
Brooklyn, Delis, Food, Kids, Moms, School and studying, Violence, Weirdness, Wishes & desires

School and studying