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Straightlines without Punchlines

Man (to hipstress): You should get a tattoo of Ben Franklin.

–22nd & Park Ave South

Overheard by: Matt Law

  • Posted on January 14, 2020
  • Hipsters, History & Geography, Manhattan, Men, Murray Hill and Gramercy, People, Places, Politics, Tattoos, Topics
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