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Black woman on cell: Listen nigga, I want my money. And don't just be giving it to me in drips and drabs...I want a <em>lump sum</em>, motherfucker. A luuuuump sum!
--145th & St. Nicholas
Overheard by: James OBrien
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Man: She pays her bills with psychic checks.
--10th & University
Overheard by: Judy Pokras
Chick on cell: Oh my lord, I am walking down the street wearing all black, talking on my cell, gesturing with my pumpkin spice latte, and freaking out about whether I want to marry my investment banker boyfriend. Kill me now. Shoot me and send me back to Mexico. Seriously. I think I need to go live with my grandmother and take care of the goats or something.
--19th & Irving
White woman: Beacon's Closet doesn't want my shit jean jacket; they want the Milano Blancos from the stupid girl who suddenly realizes her rent is due and has to sell her precious shoes.
--Metropolitan Avenue/Grand Street station
Overheard by: Douglas Allen
Guy: Can you feel the love tonight? If so, come over here and make this program and Simba doll a part of your Circle of Life. And this...this isn't just a regular Simba doll; this one comes with <em>stickers</em>. I bet you Just Can't Wait to be King...of stickers. I have never been more excited...in my entire life.
--42nd between 7th & 8th<br/>via <a href="http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/">Overheard in New York</a>, Oct 26, 2005