Overheard in New York2012-02-04T07:01:03ZThe Voice of the Citytag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2Movable TypeCopyright (c) 2012, Overheard in New YorkYome to Class Very, Very Tanned.2012-02-04T07:01:03Z2012-02-04T07:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249792012-02-04T07:00:00ZGirl #1: Even though I'm not a feminist I think I'm really gonna like this Women's History class.Girl #2: Yeah, I love my African History class and I'm not black, so, you know...--116th St & Broadway...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comGirl #1: Even though I'm not a feminist I think I'm really gonna like this Women's History class. Girl #2: Yeah, I love my African History class and I'm not black, so, you know...
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The Best Part Is, It Wasn't Halloween.2012-02-04T05:01:03Z2012-02-04T05:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249782012-02-04T05:00:00Z(guy gets on train wearing a suit with a giant AIG name tag and carrying a stuffed garbage bag marked with $$ signs)Guy sitting by door: Hey, man, is that your Halloween costume or did you just get off work?AIG...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.com(guy gets on train wearing a suit with a giant AIG name tag and carrying a stuffed garbage bag marked with $$ signs) Guy sitting by door: Hey, man, is that your Halloween costume or did you just get off work? AIG guy: Nah man, I'm just coming from work. Wanted to bring home a little of my cash, you know, in case I wanted to buy something tonight.
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No Wonder I'm Getting Hungary.2012-02-04T03:01:04Z2012-02-04T03:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249772012-02-04T03:00:00ZChild, reading overhead sign: R train local to Austria.Mom: That says "Astoria," son.--R TrainOverheard by: Acacia...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comChild, reading overhead sign: R train local to Austria. Mom: That says "Astoria," son.
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But I Can Tell You the Zip Code with Which I Identify Most Strongly2012-02-04T01:01:04Z2012-02-04T01:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249762012-02-04T01:00:00ZGap sales associate: Hi, can I have your zip code?Hipster boy: Um, I'm kind of in between zip codes right now.--Gap Store...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comGap sales associate: Hi, can I have your zip code? Hipster boy: Um, I'm kind of in between zip codes right now.
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It's So Cute That You Think Brooklyn Is Part Of NY2012-02-03T23:01:03Z2012-02-03T23:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249752012-02-03T23:00:00ZMan: No, you're a hipster!Hipster chick: No I'm not!Man: Yes you are! I've decided, anyone who moves to New York and wasn't born in New York is a hipster--using up my resources!Hipster chick: (giggles)--Williamsburg, BrooklynOverheard by: Kris...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comMan: No, you're a hipster! Hipster chick: No I'm not! Man: Yes you are! I've decided, anyone who moves to New York and wasn't born in New York is a hipster--using up my resources! Hipster chick: (giggles)
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We Heart This Lady2012-02-03T21:01:03Z2012-02-03T21:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249742012-02-03T21:00:00ZForeign lubavitcher offering hanukkah menorahs and candles: Jew? Jew? Jew?Middle-aged lady in a hurry: No thanks, I've already got one.--82nd & BroadwayOverheard by: Harriet Vane...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comForeign lubavitcher offering hanukkah menorahs and candles: Jew? Jew? Jew? Middle-aged lady in a hurry: No thanks, I've already got one.
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...I'm Down to Two Porsches at This Point!2012-02-03T19:01:03Z2012-02-03T19:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249732012-02-03T19:00:00ZMan approached by panhandler: I hate to tell you but you're making more than I am right now.Panhandler: Oh god, I hope not!--Lafeyette Ave & Bond St...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comMan approached by panhandler: I hate to tell you but you're making more than I am right now. Panhandler: Oh god, I hope not!
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Why You Guys Always Gotta Ride Me?2012-02-03T17:01:03Z2012-02-03T17:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249722012-02-03T17:00:00Z(NYU hip kid in $2,000 bike grabs the seatpost of passing messenger's bike, attempting to get a hand accelerating)Messenger: What the fuck are you doing?NYU hip kid: Tough city man, we gotta stick together!Messenger: We? (laughs)--MacDougal & W4thOverheard by: Nick...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.com(NYU hip kid in $2,000 bike grabs the seatpost of passing messenger's bike, attempting to get a hand accelerating) Messenger: What the fuck are you doing? NYU hip kid: Tough city man, we gotta stick together! Messenger: We? (laughs)
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Wasn't That the Year Of the Monkey?2012-02-03T15:01:03Z2012-02-03T15:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249712012-02-03T15:00:00ZTeenage girl: You are such a fucking dog!Teenage boy: That's right, I am a dog, bitch. I was born in 1992.--Bus, Little Neck...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comTeenage girl: You are such a fucking dog! Teenage boy: That's right, I am a dog, bitch. I was born in 1992.
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Wouldn't You Like to Know?2012-02-03T13:01:04Z2012-02-03T13:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249702012-02-03T13:00:00ZAsian tourist: Sir, is it true that New Yorkers have the nasty habit of answering a question with another question?Queens old timer: Who told you that?--Times SquareOverheard by: August C. Fernando...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comAsian tourist: Sir, is it true that New Yorkers have the nasty habit of answering a question with another question? Queens old timer: Who told you that?
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Tell Me or I'll Keep Hitting You Over the Head with This Mallet2012-02-03T11:01:42Z2012-02-03T11:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249692012-02-03T11:00:00ZGirl #1: You guys just don't know the meaning of subtlety!Girl #2: What's "subtlety"?--Bard High School, QueensOverheard by: Sunny...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comGirl #1: You guys just don't know the meaning of subtlety! Girl #2: What's "subtlety"?
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Dear God! Do They Even Have Phones There??2012-02-03T10:52:29Z2012-02-03T09:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249682012-02-03T09:00:00ZGuy #1: I had to spend six weeks down South for work. It sucked.Guy #2: Oh, man. Where'd you go?Guy #1: Baltimore.--Astor Place...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comGuy #1: I had to spend six weeks down South for work. It sucked. Guy #2: Oh, man. Where'd you go? Guy #1: Baltimore.
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I'm a Lucky Gal2012-02-03T10:54:30Z2012-02-03T07:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249672012-02-03T07:00:00ZGuy, pointing to Empire State Building: Blue, baby!Girl: (smiles and shrugs)Guy: I bet you don't even know why it's blue. That's because you are not a New Yorker and you're only here to get drunk and get your vag pounded!Girl:...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comGuy, pointing to Empire State Building: Blue, baby! Girl: (smiles and shrugs) Guy: I bet you don't even know why it's blue. That's because you are not a New Yorker and you're only here to get drunk and get your vag pounded! Girl: (looks at him and smiles)
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He Had a Lot Of Queens in Him.2012-02-03T10:54:32Z2012-02-03T05:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249662012-02-03T05:00:00ZMiddle school kid #1, doing homework: Yo, where was Socrates from?Middle school kid #2: Astoria.--6 Train...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comMiddle school kid #1, doing homework: Yo, where was Socrates from? Middle school kid #2: Astoria.
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Wouldn't Mind Creating Some Covalent Bonds with Her!2012-02-03T10:54:32Z2012-02-03T03:00:00Ztag:www.overheardinnewyork.com,2012://2.249652012-02-03T03:00:00ZStudent #1: Dude, our chemistry TA is so hot.Student #2: Agreed. I have to hide my boner with my lab notebook.Student #1: I knocked over a test tube with mine.--Madison Square GardenOverheard by: James Hancock...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comStudent #1: Dude, our chemistry TA is so hot. Student #2: Agreed. I have to hide my boner with my lab notebook. Student #1: I knocked over a test tube with mine.