Man screaming into phone: We've been having fun and fun and fun. The thing we ain't having is fucking sex!
–Greenpoint
Overheard by: LisaLisa
Psych prof: Now, I don't know anyone who's ever died from not having sex. Maybe they tried to get some and failed in some horrible way that led to their demise, but I don't know anyone who's actually died from not having sex. (later) If you go on a starvation diet, which I don't recommend, be sure to drink water because, uh, you will die.
–Barnard College
Overheard by: High Aspirations
Guy to friend: He's fucking 57 years old and he's still a fucking virgin.
–W Broadway & Thomas
Gay man to straight female friend: I haven't had sex in almost two years… I need to get a dog.
–G Train
Overheard by: Sunny
Archive for the ‘Drinks’ Category
Playgroup Snack-time Brings Out Anxiety in a Lot Of First Time Moms
Girl #1: I'm sorry! They're closed!
Girl #2, crying: I don't care! There's no way I'm going in that room without some Kool-Aid!
–Outside Gristedes, 170th & Broadway
Overheard by: Cheezy Kreezy
..Now Swallow This Roofie Like a Lady
Disgusted girl to friend: Are you drinking Jägermeister and Red Bull?
Friend: Hell yeah!
Disgusted girl to friend: Don't say it like you are proud!
–Skinny Bar, Lower East Side
A Play in One Act
Drunk guy holding bottle of milk: If she's upstairs… I'm gonna strangle her… I'm gonna strangle her! (starts choking bottle of milk, drops bottle, and it breaks) Ain't that a bitch!
(to passing strangers) Happy St. Patrick's Day!
–25th St & 9th Ave
Overheard by: Adam
Here, Suck on This Sugar Cube.
Son: Can I have a grape soda?
Mother: When you're 12.
Son: When I'm… 10?
Mother: When you brush you teeth better.
–49th St
Overheard by: Justin
Her Boyfriend, Mr. Wizard, Finds Her Fascinating
Girl #1: Her problem is she drinks too much sugared soda.
Girl #2: I have that problem. The thing about me is, I have a lot of gas. People say, “why do you drink all that soda?” and it's because I have to belch up all the gas. My cramps aren't even from cramps. They're from all that gas.
–Target Store, Brooklyn
How Many Weight Watchers Points Are in a Wednesday One-Liner?
Average-sized woman on cell: He said "big boned." Yeah, "you're a big boned girl… Like your dad, kinda big boned." (pause) Yeah, so, I didn't really feel like eating much after that.
–Queens
Overheard by: bdlilrbt
Girl to friend: I always think I'm a thin person, but then I look into the mirror and realize I'm not.
–3rd & 13th
Super skinny Japanese girl: I brought my juice with me. Then I ordered dessert. But my juice just looked better than eating dessert.
–Downtown 1 Train
Overheard by: dignell
Middle aged women to friend: Yeah, we took her in for a few weeks. She was fine, but didn't eat much. But that's because she kind of has an eating disorder. (they burst out into a fit of laughter)
–F Train
Girl getting soda to friend: You know, it's the ice that makes you fat. I heard that somewhere.
–Cafeteria, Marymount Manhattan
Overheard by: Hannah
Dial “M” for Wednesday One-Liner
Man with entourage: So I killed one just before I went to sleep. (entourage laughs) Yeah, and I left it on her ceiling as a warning.
–Bleecker & Broadway
Dude walking down street: And if I kill him, I'm certified to bring him back to life…
–Brooklyn
Old man to another: You know, I don't even give a shit if I die anymore!
–E 84th St
Girl to friend: Why would you put the poison in milk?
–Union Square
Overheard by: Michela
20-something guy: Fucking corduroy! I've gotta tell ya, I fucking love corduroy! I swear to god, I'd kill for corduroy!
–J.Crew Men's Store
Overheard by: Pedro
Said There Was No Point in Both Of Us Suffering
Little Jewish girl: Where's my brother? Does daddy know where he is?
Jewish mother: Sweetie, your daddy went to get a latte while mommy was giving birth to your brother, that shows how much he cares.
–Riverside Park
Overheard by: Leigh
Isn't That Just Pulp Fiction?
New Jersey wife: Well, when you get lemons–you make lemonade!
New Jersey husband: That's bullshit! Did you ever hear of the lemon law?
–W 72nd St