AKA 'Potato Lung'

Dude #1: So, apparently he died from consumption.
Dude #2: Oh, man, I would hate to die from constipation... I think I almost did, once.
Dude #3: Is that what happens when you get tuberculosis?

--Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Juan Dude


Posted 2007-03-17 EmailQuoteLinkDel.icio.us Facebook

It's Spelled 'Wilde,' but You've Got the General Idea

Four-year-old boy: Wild for penis! Wild for penis! Wild for penis!

--Long Island Beach Club, Long Island, New York


Posted 2007-03-16 EmailQuoteLinkDel.icio.us Facebook

What? I'm Trying to Seem Interested

Girl #1: Hey, did you hear that the US population just went up to 300 million? Isn't that crazy?!
Girl #2: Yeah, it is! What was it before?

--Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida

Overheard by: Ava


Posted 2007-03-15 EmailQuoteLinkDel.icio.us Facebook

Though Normally Reserved, Jared Has Decided to Take a Political Stand

Teen: Fuck Hitler! Fuck Hitler! Fuck Hitler! ... Fuck Hitler.

--Seacliff Beach, Santa Cruz, California


Posted 2007-03-14 EmailQuoteLinkDel.icio.us Facebook

I Miss Her

Father pointing to ocean: Hey, John, look at the dolphins! [Seven-year-old boy looks around, not seeing them.] You're missing them! You're missing them like you miss everything! You're just like your mother!

--Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Overheard by: Got to remember that for when I am a parent


Posted 2007-03-13 EmailQuoteLinkDel.icio.us Facebook

Celebrity Wit

After four years of documenting the insights of the Unknown Man in the Street,
we're branching out and documenting the insights of the Celebrity, too. Let
us know what you think of our new site, Celebrity Wit, by e-mailing us at
hatemail@overheardinnewyork.com or lovemail@overheardinnewyork.com

Team Overheard


Posted 2007-03-12 EmailQuoteLinkDel.icio.us Facebook

I Mean, I'm Not Some Kind of Pervert

Guy: Look, Jen -- I'll fuck you, I'll spank you, I'll tie you up, and I'll piss on you, but I am not getting back into a relationship with you.

--Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia


Posted 2007-03-12 EmailQuoteLinkDel.icio.us Facebook


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