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