The Gates Changed New York Forever

Elderly woman: Excuse me, do you know where 81st Street is? We're trying to get to the highest point in the park to see The Gates.

A NYer points out the way. After she leaves, he says: I'm pretty sure I gave her the wrong directions, but I think she's high enough.

--The Ramble


Overheard by: Nathan K. Claus


Guy: Man, this will really put New York back on the map.

--The Gates


Suit: Excuse me, I wanted to ask you about your [big orange] wig. Are you advocating your support for The Gates or are you commenting on how crazy and trivial they are?
Guy: Uh...what wig?

--The Gates


Overheard by: Greg Rutter


Boy: Mom! Was that "art"?
Mother: No, Michael. That was laundry.

--Central Park


Overheard by: Darko Vraither


Old woman #1: Isn't it lovely?
Old woman #2: Well, I wouldn't call it art, but I'm certainly glad New York has something to amuse it during the month of February.

--MoMA roof


Overheard by: Michael Bracy