A protestor holds a banner reading “Stop the Police State” and is wearing a t-shirt that says the same. He turns to the policeman standing next to him.
Protestor: Do you remember how civilians stopped tanks in Tiannamen Square in 1989? That would NEVER happen here–tanks don’t stop for people here.
–Union Square
Hot Girl: …and then gonorrhea. Yeah, I think that’s all I’ve had. Not as bad as I thought!
–Union Square Station
Overheard by: Greg Rutter
Nut: Fucking homosexual! Watching another man do his business. You must be gay.
–Union Square
Chick: Hey, come look at this, like, book!
–Barnes & Noble, Union Square
Boy#1: So what are you going to do? Go to gospel choir practice or go shopping?
Boy#2: The sales are this week. God…is…forever.
Boy#1: …you may be going to Hell, but at least you’ll look good going.
–East Village
Overheard by: michi-L
12 year old chick: You see? I told you! This is how the grown-ups dress.
–East Village
NYU student: “I read the Sunday paper on Sunday–the whole thing–and it really wasn’t that bad! You should try it”
Walking in Union Square
Into an intercom, a drunk girl yells: I know you don’t want to see me, but I’m downstairs!
–Avenue A & 3rd Street
Overheard by: Sebastian Forsythe
Young woman: I’m a lot better at hiding my feelings than you are. I’m REALLY UPSET.
–Union Square
Billy: Can anyone help Billy out so Billy can get dinner? Anyone? No? Thanks a lot!
–Taco Bell, Union Square
