Stall Spies

A trader is on his cell while on the toilet.

Trader: Is there a time-frame here?

Through the stall is heard the response.

Trader #2: If you see sudden movements, we’ll know it’s time.

–Trading floor bathroom, Park Avenue Plaza

Overheard by: Aaron H.

Old lady: Good lord, I thought maybe you’d fallen in the toilet again.
Old man: That wasn’t my fault and you know it!
Old lady: That is the last time I ever clean the toilet seat and let you sit on it right after.
Old man: Can we just enjoy the show?

–Majestic Theatre, West 44th Street

Girl #1: I don’t know how I feel about him. He’s kind of an elitist.
Girl #2: Well, some people would say I’m an elitist.
Girl #1: Yeah, but with you it’s funny.

–Pratt ladies’ room, Manhattan

Overheard by: Jackie C.

Dude: Hi! Where do you keep your books about revenge?

–Posman Books, Grand Central

Overheard by: Lavender Menace

Guy in stall: Arghhh!
Hobo lying on restroom floor: That’s a nice one, man.
Guy in stall, exploding: Auuuggghhh!
Hobo: Now, you’re a fighter, man.

–Staten Island Ferry Terminal, Whitehall St

Overheard by: Torotoro

Woman: I remember kindergarten. I got lots of candy and everyone wanted to play with me and I used to wet the bed a lot.
Man: You used to what?
Woman: I used to wet the bed. So they decided to move my bed farther away from the bathroom.

–Manhattan Diner, 77th & Broadway

Puerto Rican thug #1: Man, you gotta wash yo’ hands before you touch yo’ dick, man. You don’t know what’s on ’em. Don King said that.
Puerto Rican thug #2: True that. Yo… Don King said that?
Puerto Rican thug #1: Yeah, with the hair.

–Restroom, Sony Wonder Lab, Madison Ave

Overheard by: Dan

Child with doll in tow: Mommy, I really want Mia.
Park avenue mom #1: Well, maybe. Wouldn’t it be cool if they just sold the heads?
Park Avenue mom #2, poking head out of stall: What?
Park Avenue mom #1: Like, if they just sold Julie’s head, or Addy’s head?

–American Girl Store Bathroom

Overheard by: Layla

Dude #1: I hate these bathrooms ’cause everyone’s showing off their dicks.
Dude #2: No, they got guys trying to look over to see.

–Port Authority

Guy #1 peeing in urinal moans loudly.
Guy #2 peeing in urinal: You ok, man?
Guy #1 peeing in urinal: God, I should have used a condom!

–28th & 10th, Crobar

Girl in stall: Oh, shit, I dropped my phone in the toilet!

The phone rings.

Girl in stall: And how the hell am I supposed to answer that now?!

–2nd Ave Deli bathroom

Overheard by: Rue Silver