…with a Hint of Lilac

Drunken passenger: Someone farted up in here. Shit smell like AIDS, man. –W Train

What Defines The NYC Scent?

Dude #1: That party was fun. It was hot, though.
Dude #2: Yeah, it smelled like hot ass in there. –Loews Hotel, Lexington & 51st Guy: Yo, she smelled like dead hell! –Flatbush

The Last Quote of the Year

Two elderly women walk past a stand selling roasted cinnamon nuts and say: Ohhh boy, those nuts smell good… –East Village

Is There a Right Answer to This?

Gay man: Have you ever smelled your ass, after you buttfuck? –18th & 6th Overheard by: Dana

Why Woody Harrelson Always Looks Lost: Explained.

Girl: Are you lost?
Man: No, I just smell weed.

–10th & 5th

Overheard by: Rum Tum Ting

On the Plus Side, Sarcasm Will Serve Him Well in This Town.

Local-seeming girl: So this is Chelsea.
Touristy guy: Hmmmm, smells really good!
(girl gives him dirty look)

–24th & 8th Ave

The Times Gets Bored With Real News

Kid: I was in the newspaper yesterday.
Nanny: You were? Why were you in the newspaper?
Kid: Daddy told the New York Times that I like the way the subway smells.

–Montague & Court

Overheard by: Rachel

Who's Gonna Make a Lion Use the Litter Box?

Small boy, in genuine distress: Daaaaddy… It's dis-gust-ing in heeeere.
Father: I know. Come on, let's do our business.
Small boy: It smells like a lion pooped on the floooor! I wanna leave.
Father: Me, too.

–Men's Bathroom, Bronx Zoo

He Tells Everyone She's Gifted.

Young daughter, pointing: That trash can is stinky!
Haggard father: Yes, it's a very stinky trash can.

–87th St & West End

Overheard by: Special K

This Friendship Stinks.

Dude #1: Dude! You farted!
Dude #2: Dude! We're outside! What do you want me to do, hold it till we get inside?

–22nd St & 6th Ave

Overheard by: Manhattman