Tag: Overheard in New York

More OINY

How Susie Learned to Speak in Vague Hypotheticals Seven-year-old girl: Daddy! You wanna hear a secret?! Dad: Sure, but remember honey: I’m a social worker so if this is a secret about you hurting yourself or others I have to report it. Seven-year-old girl: … Never mind. –LaGuardia Airport I Didn’t Ask for Facts, Either …

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Overheard in 2006

Hey, my Overheard in New York submission was just published! Interesting, since I submitted it over a year ago, from something I overheard at this event. The Truth Is Too Boring to Tell Lady in SUV shouting out window: What’s everyone standing in line for? Hipster guy in line: Free Kittens! Lady in SUV: What? …

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More Overheard

How Danny Got Put in the Trunk Mom: Danny, what did you put in the trunk? Seven-year-old boy: Don’t you mean, ‘Whom did you put in the trunk’? –116th & Lex Jesus Is So Hard to Resist Angry guy in crosswalk: You should get a ticket! Yielding cyclist, seemingly sincere: I love you! Angry guy, …

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