Once again, your feckless reporter has made it onto the pages of Overheard in New York. There's nothing like sitting on your couch and having a ready-made quote--or, in this case, a chant--float into your window. I heard it on Halloween but it takes time to sort through all the weird things New Yorkers say. I have to admit, the Michael Jackson one is my favorite, but the group I overheard is still funny, with just a chilling hint of Lord of the Flies to bring it home.
Subway girl in Halloween costume: I was thinking about going as Rosie the Riveter, but, like, girly Rosie the Riveter. In shorts.
--A Train
Trying-to-be-hip mom: What are vampires wearing this season?
--Halloween Adventure
Group of kids in costume, chanting: We want more candy! We want more candy! No more apples! No more apples!
--35th Ave & 29th St, Astoria
Overheard by: kathcom
Man dressed up as Michael Jackson on Halloween: I'm the King of pop, man! I'll touch your children! I'll hang your baby off a balcony!
--Downtown 6 Train
Late-night Halloween-reveler man with dirty cotton beard: I'm Santa. I'm drunk and I'm angry. Fuck balls. Reindeer balls.
--Downtown 6 train
Guy dressed as Billy Mays, in loud infomercial voice: Billy Mays here! Sick and tired of waiting for NJ Transit? Next time, drive! For the low, low price of $20 per toll! Just $4.69 per gallon!
--NJ Transit
Overheard by: J. Ra
Old man to another, about Halloween: I love young girls who dress up like pussies.
--Soho
Overheard by: Edan
via Overheard in New York, Dec 30, 2009
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