Hipster girl: I want a cape. Capes are so in right now.
–L train
Overheard by: me
Girl on phone: So, today I was on my way to class and I saw a transvestite dressed as Wonder Woman. No, I don’t think he was going to class.
–NYU residence hall, Lafayette St
Metro newspaper man: I’m not Superman, I’m not Spiderman, I’m not Batman. I’m the Metro Man. Get your paper.
–34th St & Broadway
Overheard by: confabulation nation
Guy: I was like, "That’s you! My arch drinking nemesis."
–LIRR, Jamaica
Overheard by: Jess McGins
Girl: He’s like sexual kryptonite!
–2nd St & Ave A
Overheard by: Wondering who she was talking about