‘What’s That, Lassie? Wednesday One-Liners Have Fallen Into the Old Well?’

Woman, to her panting dog: It is so not hot out. Stop faking it.

–Lafayette St, Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Overheard by: Katherine B

Woman, to her dog: Look, honey, a fire truck. Yes, dear, seeee? It’s a fire truck.

–Clinton & Schermerhorn, Brooklyn Heights

Overheard by: The Rat

Businesswoman, to two kids sitting in front of her: I have a very tiny dog that I can fit in my bag. Isn’t that silly? She’s at home sleeping right now. She gets to sleep and I have to go to work. Isn’t that silly?…I’ll tell her you said, “Hi.”

–4 train

Overheard by: Hogan

Woman, to her dog: Come on now, mister, one of us is going to pee or poo, and I have a feeling it’s not going to be me.

–Brooklyn Heights

Overheard by: Bradley Price

Girl, to her sitting dog: Can I get you anything? TV? Cold soda? Foot rub?

–Washington Square Park

Overheard by: walking by