Archive for April, 2011

Low-Rise Wednesday One-Liners

Waspy male NYU student in hushed voice: No, mom, I do not want you to send me my man thong!

–Central Park

Overheard by: Sarah

Laughing woman to cop: And then I told him I'd put curry in his underwear!

–TD Bank, 52nd & 3rd

Woman on phone: So you should bring a suit and jacket. (pause) Yes you must bring socks. (pause) I guess underwear is optional.

–E 86th St

Overheard by: comando suit

30-something chick on phone: Jen sent her a burka from Afghanistan and I was like "Yeah, remember this isn't a kilt–you gotta wear panties under that shit."

–7 Train

Overheard by: talker's remorse


Wednesday Doesn't Want a Whole Bunch Of Little One-Liners Running Around

College girl: Why would I show my condom collection to my mother?

–E 14th St

Guy selling Obama condoms: It's a election, erection, collection for your protection.

–Times Square

Girl, stopping in the middle of crowded street, yelling into phone: Wait! How much did your NuvaRing cost?

–Outside Grand Central Statioin

Preppie boy to preppie girl: Well, it was really good until the condom broke.

–Columbus Circle

Overheard by: emily

Girl to boyfriend frantically searching Plan B: Slow down! Geez, we have 72 hours…

–Duane Reade

Overheard by: Jules


All the Best-Looking Ones Are Either Wednesdays or One-Liners

Guy on phone: Where is he? What? He's dead? He died? What? He's gay? I though you said that he died! Everyone knows he's gay! Are you crying because he's gay-gay?

–Q Train

Overheard by: Claire

Girl: She's so far in the closet she can see Narnia.

–Bard High School, Queens

Overheard by: Sunny

30-something Asian girl to friend: Actually, Mardi Gras is for gays as well, right?

–3rd Ave & 13th St

Male dancer to two female dancers: I feel like I've brought down the mood. How about this? I'm gay and you're fabulous. Is that better?

–13th St & Broadway

Overheard by: Morgan

NYPD officer: I wanna fuck a gay guy.

–Times Square


A Tall Drink O' Wedneday One-Liner

Man on cell: I started Jamba Juice night, and I can end it!

–GMHC Building

Guy on cell: What about poison? Clear poison? Mix a little in her Diet Coke.

–Central Park

Male barista to another: Girrrl, I just had two Red Bulls. Do you see how big my eyes are right now? I'm messed up!

–Starbucks

Fireman leaving Duane Reade holding soda: Don't buy soda in there, it's really expensive.

–Broadway & 103rd St

Teenage guy, walking in store with two pet snakes wrapped around his shoulders: I want a snake-a-lotta! (everyone ignores him, and he walks out)

–The Bronx


Raise Your Hand If You Think the Real Problem Is the Size Of the Baby Carriage.

Big black man entering elevator where huge baby carriage takes up half the space : Y'all need to make some room. I got to get outta here.
Older black woman on elevator: Looks like you need to lose some weight. Whyn't you take your ass over to the staircase?

–Civil Court, Brooklyn

Overheard by: Big Larry


Just Wait 'til They Learn to Send Pictures.

Teen girl #1: Grandparents should not send text messages. What does that even say?
Teen girl #2, reading message: I'm guessing that word there means 'vodka.' Wait, what?

–2nd Ave & 34th Street


The “Bad” Scale Is Constantly Evolving

Extremely tan girl #1: It's really not that bad if he only cheated on you like two times…
Extremely tan girl #2: Eh? I guess…

–Campus, Staten Island College


A Brush with Greatness

Teenage boy #1: So I heard you touched Squish's boob…
Teenage boy #2: Not on purpose.
Teenage boy #1: Whoa, there!
Teenage boy #2: I tripped over my foot and my hand just happened to be there. It was more like a boob to hand high five.
Teenage boy #1: Way to go, man!

–72nd St & 2nd Ave


Not a Road to Go Down With Your Daughters, Mom

Teenage girl #1, about two men arguing violently: Think we should call 911?
Teenage girl #2: Why would we need to call 911?
Teenage girl #1: I dunno, it looks like they're gonna get in to fisticuffs.
Teenage girl #2: Fisticuffs?
(they both laugh)
Teenage girl #2
: Fisticuffs! Getting all 1800s on us?

Mom: Fisticuffs! What a funny word! What does “fisticuffs” mean?

–Brooklyn


I Accidentally Broke My Last Girlfriend During Sex.

Whiny, chubby girlfriend: But I want to buy vegetables!
Tall, football-player-esque boyfriend: Are you trying to get skinny? Cause I don't do skinny. I don't do skinny!

–65th St & Broadway