Overheard In New York

Archive for the ‘Friends’ Category

That’s Stamina

Guy #1: Look at that ass.
Guy #2: That is tight.
Guy #1: Man, I would have came eight times. –W Train

Take, Eat, This is My Body

Girl #1: My friend Chandra thinks she’s still a virgin because she’s only had anal sex.
Girl #2: How do you know this girl?
Girl #1: She goes to my church.

–New York Public Library, 40th & 5th

Overheard by: Renee Rogers

I Love Table Tennis, However

Young man #1: Do you want to play ping pong?
Young man #2: No.
Young man #1: Do you play ping pong?
Young man #2: No.
Young man #1: REALLY?????? You don’t play ping pong????? –N. 11th St, Williamsburg

It’s Your Serve–Subway Style

Guy: When you play tennis, do you ever accidentally buy a can of Pringles instead of the can of balls?
Girl: Um…no. –D train Overheard by: Mike Lee

There’s At Least Three Things “Cheese” Can Be a Metaphor For

Girl: Can I bring mac and cheese to the porn show or is that tacky?
Guy: It’s not tacky; it’s necessary. –Bed-Stuy

The Brash, In-Your-Face NYC Conversation (post-Giuliani)

Lady #1: I hate it when people put nail polish on their babies.
Lady #2: Really? I think it looks cute. –6 train

Beauty is Only Deep Skin

Woman, 50s: “You look so rested, so refreshed. Have you lost weight?” That’s what you want them to say. Not, “you look like you’ve had 3 inches of skin on your face tightened.”
Friend, 50s: Did you go back to work right after?
Woman, 50s: Not right after. Because of the bruising. But it’s New York. I could have 2 heads and no one would notice. –Ollie’s, UWS Overheard by: TG