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Gay thug: I better be able to attend the motherfuckin’ flower show or I’m going to hit someone.

–1 Train

Thug: Man, he told us not to add more sugar but we put more sugar in that sauce. Shit was panty-droppin, son.

–Deli, 21st St & 6th Ave

Overheard by: Ryn

Thug, in high-pitched voice and flailing arms, while running across the street in front of oncoming UPS truck: Aaaah! Aaaah! Aaaah!

–45th St & 8th Ave

Thug, to friend: That shit done tore my heart!

–N Train

Puerto Rican thug: Au revoir, here is my choo-choo train.

–F Train Platform

Overheard by: Garuda

Posted on July 16, 2008
Advice, All Wednesday One-Liners, Chelsea & the Meatpacking District, Crazy, Delis, Food, Friends, Gays and Lesbians, Languages, Midtown & Hell's Kitchen, On the Subway, Public Transportation, Puerto Ricans, Queer guys, Subway stations, platforms, etc., Threats, Thugs, Wishes & desires, Words

And That Kind Of Fucked-Up I’m Reluctant to Discuss

Little boy looking at photos being sold on street: Why do they call it Gay Street?
Dad: They got all kinds of fucked up names for streets in this city.

–Times Square

Overheard by: R

Posted on July 15, 2008
Boys, Dads, Default, Gays and Lesbians, Kids, Names, NYC Geography, Questions, Times Square, Words

The Vagina Always Gets the Last Laugh

Very young girl talking to friends: I know that there are other kinds of private parts besides what I have. I’ve seen them. (a minute later, giggling) It looked like a finger coming out!
Little friend: Haha! Vagina!

–5th Ave

Posted on July 14, 2008
Compare/Contrast, Default, Friends, Gender issues, Girls, Kids, Penis, Physical appearance, Private Parts, Vagina, Words

To Be Fair, Sir, You Do Look Like You Swallowed Another Person

(man and woman arguing with a foreigner)
Foreigner: How many passenger?
Man: Two.
Foreigner: Three?
Man: No, two.
Foreigner: Three?
Man: Two! Two! (holds up two fingers) Me and her! (points to the woman)
Foreigner: Ah. Three!
Man: Jesus fucking Christ, where did you come from?

–JFK Airport

Overheard by: Angie

Posted on July 13, 2008
Anger Management, Default, Foreigners, JFK Airport, Language Barrier, Men, Questions, Words

The Little Mermaid Had Trouble Adjusting to College Life

Girl #1: I know “impactful” isn’t a word, but what would be a word that means that?
Girl #2: Hold on, I’m coming over there. I can’t think in the air.

–9th St & 3rd Ave

Overheard by: Laguna

Posted on July 12, 2008
Default, Girls, Questions, Stupidity, Union Square and East Village, Words

Harry Had a Traumatic Experience with Legos As a Child

(hobo runs through bushes, unzipping pants, mumbling. Cop follows him)
Hobo runs back, zipping up pants: Building structures building structures!

–Washington Square

Overheard by: KidUgly

Posted on July 12, 2008
Crazies, Crazy, Default, Hobos, Washington Square Park, Weirdness, Words

Like Those Black Girls in the SUV?

(two girls, looking at a sign that says “Stop Crumping”)
Girl #1: Crumping? What is that?!
Girl #2: Crunking? Crimping?
Girl #1: Is there anyone here who can help us?!

–Bard High School Early College

Posted on July 12, 2008
Default, Fast Times at New York High, Girls, Lower East Side, Offers and requests, Questions, Words

Animals Seldom Date Out of Their Species

Professor (explaining some complex syntax in language and then proceeds to use example): So, the dog ate the cat.
Student: Oh! Ooh!
Professor: Oh…? Oh! No, no, no! Not in that way!

–Queens College Linguistics Lecture

Overheard by: YoungEnoughNotToKnow