Hobo to chick: You're looking nice this evening! [She ignores him.] Normally you look like shit.
--Lafayette & White
Hobo eating entire roast chicken: You got a quarter for some food? Haven't eaten in days.
--73rd & Broadway
Overheard by: mosugs
Hobo: Hey, look! It's everyone's favorite bum! [He's ignored.] Oh, geez, that went over well.
--Outside Gray's Papaya
Overheard by: Zach
Hobo to high school students: Hey, kids -- stay smart, stay in school... Yeah! Be cool, stay in school! Someone's got to arrest me one day!
--60th & 10th
Hobo: The fed done lowered interest rates again! You gentlemen get to keep mo' money in yo' pocket. Please donate a dollar to help me keep these financial updates as a free service.
--Beaver St
Overheard by: Big Larry
Hobo: I take American Express!
--West Village
Overheard by: Only had a Visa
Hobo: Ladies and gentlemen, please help keep our trains moving. Get out and push!
--A train