Overheard quotes on a Wednesday afternoon...

If Wednesday One-Liners Can Make It Here, They Can Make It Anywhere

Chick: Nothing says New York like a wire frog.

--Battery Park

Lady who has loudly complained to the waiter about the poor service: It's people like that who give New York City a bad name.

--Lindy's, 7th Ave

Amateur anthropologist: Of course I have a snarky attitude! I'm a New Yorker; it's practically a requirement!

--F train

Tourist on cell: Yeah! I'm in New York! Yeah, it's kinda like New Orleans, except bigger and you can't drink in the streets.

--Grand Central

Man on bicycle: New York is about freedom! Suck a dick!

--Astor Place

Guy watching Texas Chainsaw Massacre trailer: See, that's why I never leave New York. You never see crazy motherfuckers like that in New York...except for niggas on the train.

--Regal Cinemas, Court St, Brooklyn

Little girl: There's a lot of people in this New York City!

--Times Square

via Overheard in New York, Aug 23, 2006