Yuppie: “Is Freddie Prinze Jr. Harry Connick Jr.’s son?” – Streetcorner in Midtown
Archive for the ‘Street’ Category
You know you’re Not in New York when… (Part 3)
Four teenagers in a convertible at a stop-sign speaking about me as I cross the street right in front of them, in Vancouver: “Hey, he looks Jewish!”
Business Means Never Losing Sight of Your Goals, or Your Blow
Broker #1: That dog is really cute.
Broker #2: Yeah, but we still need more coke.
–St. Mark’s Place & 2nd Ave.
Overheard by: Kate
Wednesday One-liners
Hottie: …and then I want to tell them: less gooch, more cooch. –DtUt, LES Overheard by: e. glass HS kid: My friend’s dad can blow smoke stars. –Columbus Circle
It Told Me to Kill My Neighbor
Man: …I’m a real East Village type of guy. I mean, I have a bird that talks. –East Village
Wednesday One-liners
Woman: I really hope that you start doing some shit that’s smart. –Broadway & Waverly Businessman: The CEO’s a good ol’ Italian goombah from Bayonne. –Midtown Office
Story of My Life
Woman: He’s such a great guy. If he were taller, I’d marry him. I admire him so much, and he’s gorgeous. –Astoria Overheard by: Todd Seavey
Then Why Am I Laughing?
Club Promoter: Do you guys like comedy shows?
Chicks: No!
Club Promoter: That wasn’t funny.
–34th & 7th
Have It? I AM It!
Lady: Do you have Real Simple?
Magazine Seller: What?
Lady: Real Simple? Do you have Real Simple magazine?
Magazine Seller: What?
Lady: Real Simple! Do you have Real Simple?!
–Magazine Stand, Herald Square
Overheard by: Rehey
Maybe He’s Talking Physics
Suit: We’re really quite busy, actually. The lack of work hasn’t really affected the amount of work. –9th Ave. Overheard by: Brad Wilson
