“Wednesday,” from the Ancient Greek Meaning “One-Liner”

Thug: Yo, why you gotta be so introspective, bro?

–Union Square

College guy, to five-year-old girl while on cell: Stop talking, you're spitting chocolate everywhere. Anyway, what I was saying is it has to be a metaphysical process…

–Cafe near Fordham University

Overheard by: Stephanie

Student to friend: I have a metaphysical hangover.

–Library, Sarah Lawrence College

Overheard by: Knudt

High school student to friend: "Retroactive," that's like when you do something backwards.

–D Train

Overachieving high school student: If you need a harmony minion, I'm your girl.

–M96 Crosstown Bus