Archive for March, 2009

You’d Better Not Be Writing Your Novel in There!

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Man outside stall to presumed child: Okay champ, have you done your business in there?
Very deep voice from stall: Still working on it, thanks!

--Men's Room, Grand Central Station



Posted 2009-03-31

We Have Either the Bible, Marie Claire, or a Book Of Crossword Puzzles

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Sales associate #1, assisting a customer: Are there any good thrillers in paperback?
Sales associate #2: No.

--Grand Central Terminal

Overheard by: Jake E



Posted 2009-03-31

I’ll Give You Pickles ‘Til It Hurts!

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Raucous blond toddler, shouting: I want pickles!
Harried young mother, shouting back even louder: We have pickles at home! I will give you pickles!

--Broadway & Bleecker



Posted 2009-03-30

Wednesday Is Gin Day.

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Drunk hobo, eyeing designer bottled water: Hey lady, is that all vodka?
UES lady, without missing a beat: Not this morning.

--4 Train

Overheard by: austin



Posted 2009-03-30

Sorry, You’re Just Not My Type

Monday, March 30th, 2009

30’s Girl: Hi, I’m Sarah*.  I’m not going to take my top off, but I’m Sarah.

Minneapolis, Nye’s Saturday Night
Overheard by The proof is under the shirt!

Does Anyone Else Remember These Days?

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Cubicle Neighbor: Yeah, I remember the days when you could date a stripper.  Bring her home to mom and dad and before you know it you have to dump her because she’s dancing on the table.  It’s like, “c’mon, you’re stepping all over the goddamn meatloaf”.

Brooklyn Park, office
Overheard by The guy in the corner.

It’s Part Of The Thrill

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Manager: Try hiking in Norway without wandering around goats. It’s impossible.

Eden Prairie, office
Overheard by slolee.

Or Maybe Cheech & Chong Still Smokin’?

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Girl #1:  My next Netflix movie is ‘Zack and Miri Make a Porno’.
(pause)
Girl #2:  That’s a movie title?
Girl #1:  Yeah, have you not heard of it?
Girl #2:  Are you sure you don’t mean ‘Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist’?
Girl #1:  You really think I’d mix up those titles?

MOA
Overheard by Pretty much the same plot line…

Arrrrr… No

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Intellectual 8-year-old randomly: In my opinion, anyone who attacks a pirate is just as bad as the pirate.  Right, dad?
Father:  Sure.

MOA
Overheard by I bet he wishes his son talked about basketball.

But First We Should Get High

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Girl to gay guy: If you were a bird, you would totally be one that wore a tuxedo every day.
Gay guy: Lets go to the Bronx Zoo.

--45th & Lexington

Overheard by: CBro



Posted 2009-03-30

Or, As I Like to Call It, a “Circle Of Joy”…Why Are You Laughing?

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Student #1, commenting on hole in graph: Is it a black hole?
Student #2, sarcastically: No, a red hole.
Teacher, writing on brown blackboard: It's a brown hole.
(class bursts into laughter)

--Math Class, Bronx HS of Science

Overheard by: Lillian



Posted 2009-03-30

Starbucks Needs a Numbered Menu– Just Sayin’

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Customer: I'll have a skim cafe au lait.
Barista: We call it a "cafe misto" here.
Cashier: Yeah, I think "cafe au lait" is Italian.

--Starbucks



Posted 2009-03-30

Tila Tequila Got Her Stage Name Early in Life

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Young boy, about stumbling kid: What's wrong with her? What should we do?
Confident nine-year-old girl: It's okay, she just had too much tequila.

--Fordham University

Overheard by: Stunned



Posted 2009-03-30

Your Boyfriend Lives in Queens and You Own.

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Drunk black girl #1, hearing Hispanic dance song: I live in the Bronx. I hear this shit every day.
Drunk black girl #2: You live in Brooklyn.
Drunk black girl #1: My boyfriend lives in the Bronx and my rent is due.

--New Year's Eve Party, Spanish Harlem

Overheard by: Patrick



Posted 2009-03-30

You’ll Never Go Hungry in New York, Sweetie

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Mother, after listening to child talking nonstop: You are so bizarre.
Six-year-old boy, seriously: I eat bugs.

--Central Park

Overheard by: Good to Know



Posted 2009-03-30

A Similar Situation Occurred When Bush Left the White House

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Woman, in line for bathroom: Is there actually anyone in the bathroom?
Man in front of her: Yeah.
Woman: Did someone die in there?
Man: I think the next person might.

--Starbucks, 2nd Ave & 9th St

Overheard by: the dead guy's girlfriend

Headline by: Nick Pollotta

Runners-Up:
"Am I the Only One Fighting the Urge to Make a "Crappuccino" Joke Right Now?" - lauren beth
"I've Heard a Lot Of Screaming From Inside" - KMW
"Let's Use the Bathroom Of the Starbuck's Next Door" - Coyoty
"M. Night Shyamalan Finally Hits Rock Bottom" - Nick Pollotta
"Starbucks' Experiment With a Grande Broccoli and Bean Chai Latte Ended Then and There" - Chris
"Stephen King Is Running Out Of Material" - JohnAustin
"The Birth Of the "Ladies First" Concept" - Morning Glory


Click here to see the new Headline Contest



Posted 2009-03-30

Dear Dan Savage…

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Teen #1: That's nasty, dude, she had strep throat last week. If you made out with her, you're totally gonna get strep throat.
Teen #2: Oh, fuck...can somebody get strep dick?

--N Train

Overheard by: -bill



Posted 2009-03-30

‘Ow! Ow! Ow!’ Means ‘Thanks’?

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Gangsta: Yo, you didn't even thank me when I was putting it in your ass!
Girl, indignant: I did thank you!

--Wagner College



Posted 2009-03-30

Undermining Peace and Prosperity?

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Giuliani Has Become Surprisingly More Compassionate Since Leaving Office

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Man going into deli: Don't you have a sweater?
Hobo: Yeah, I got one.
Man: Well, put it on--you will catch cold.
Hobo: I'll put it on later.
Man: Put it on now, you cannot afford to catch cold in your line of business.

--181st & Fort Washington



Posted 2009-03-30

New York Invented Social Darwinism

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Girl #1: We can't cross now! There are cars coming!
Girl #2, beginning to walk into street: Well, they can't hit all of us.

--Lexington & 3rd

Overheard by: Following the leader



Posted 2009-03-30

That Daniel Radcliffe Play Has Made Us All Smarter

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Guy #1, discussing Plaxico Burress: Who the hell would name their kid "Plaxico"? Sounds like the name of an equine.
Guy #2: A what?
Guy #1: A horse, nigga.
Guy #2: Sheeeit!

--Whitehall & Water

Overheard by: PJ P.



Posted 2009-03-29

I’m Always Like, “Should I Walk Straight, or in Circles? I Forget!”

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Blonde European: I get lost between the avenues.
Brunette European: Me too!

--16th & 8th Ave

Overheard by: Jenny and LaLa



Posted 2009-03-29

My First Day at the Academy, Just Like Everyone Else

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

NYC cop #1: You ever seen Bobby's World?
NYC cop #2: Yeah!

--The Pond, Manhattan

Overheard by: Oscar



Posted 2009-03-29

That’s Why We’re Here

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Student, reading incorrectly from The Scarlet Letter: "Gorgeous luxuriance of fantasy..."
English teacher: "Fancy."
Student: "Fancy." I can't read.
English teacher: I know.

--English Class, Bronx HS of Science

Overheard by: Lillian



Posted 2009-03-29