College girl to another: I knew you were drunk because every time you opened a beer can you said a Snapple fact.
--Columbia University
Overheard by: Nicole
Mom with stroller to another: Am I the only one who thinks being a stay-at-home mom makes you a raging alcoholic? I mean... What else are you supposed to do with your time?
--Astoria
Overheard by: kfowler
White suit to black suit: So we're getting drunk at the wake, or what?
--Uptown 1 Train
Overheard by: Ladle
Old polish guy to another: You know what's good for you? If you drink vodka, but you don't drink it straight early in the morning. . .
--Greenpoint
Girl: I didn't know if we had the vibe, and I was too drunk...
--Broadway & 8th
Overheard by: non-gay NYU guy
Edison contractor to coworker: Johnny with the MTA? That fuck is drunk every night--and he works on the third rail!
--Jones & Bleecker
Overheard by: Sasha
Wednesday One-Liners *Hic*
Some Tasteful and Understated Wednesday One-Liners.
Teenage girl: I taste like fish.
--Union Square
Overheard by: Murphy
Pants-less girl: I miss having taste buds.
--1 Train
Overheard by: Victoria
Young girl to young man: Have you ever tasted ass?
--42nd St & Vanderbilt Ave
Overheard by: mon
Guy: I don't have to taste it, I know it's gonna be bad! And I know that because you never ask me to taste anything good.
--St. Mark's Place
One Minute Tip: How to Grow Your Tomatoes Into Trees Apartment Therapy Videos
Ever wondered how to get your tomatoes to grow into trees? Ben Gould brings us our second One MInute Tip, this time in the garden! More
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Bloomberg Wants To Ban Sugary Drinks Over 16 Ounces
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Aimee & Todd's Relaxed Chic Home House Tour
Name: Aimee (artist) and Todd (producer)
Location: Silver Lake - Los Angeles, California
Size: 1300 square feet
Years lived in: 1.5 years
Aimee and Todd have the sweetist home that really makes the most out of every inch of space. Initially the home was a two bedroom, but they divided one of the bedrooms into two to create the kids' rooms. Both bedrooms are compact, but are very stylish and just the right size for a child.
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Nobody on 94th Street Expected the Battle Of Armageddon
Black guy #1: That's a white man's holiday! Christmas!
Black guy #2: There goes Farrakhan now!
--94th & Columbus
Overheard by: Special K
In Game 1 of Stanley Cup finals, Devils taste OT defeat
...To Be Blunt
Tall man: Why?
Short woman: Because I want to.
Tall man: Why?
Short woman: Because I want to!
Tall man: Why?
Short woman: Because I want to, and I want a cigarette too!
--5th Ave & 14th St
Overheard by: Don Willmott
FishbowlNY Newsstand: Your Morning at a Glance
New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.
So It's, Like, the Internet?
Girl #1: What's Girls?
Girl #2: A terrible tv show on HBO.
Girl #1: Oh, it's bad?
Girl #2: I never saw it, but some of my friends have. They say it's just about a bunch of ugly girls having sex.
--Eugene O'Neill Theater
Overheard by: T
City planning to ban sale of oversized sweetened drinks
...To Each Other...For My Pleasure...That's Feminism, Right?
Beatnik dude #1: You know what the those b, d, f, m trains stand for? It's "bondage," "domination," "feminism," "masochism."
Beatnik dude #2: "Feminism"?
Beatnik dude #1: Yeah, because I imagine it's all women doing it.
--1 Train
Quick Fix: Keep 20 Cents In Your Curtains
Although we don't usually pay too much attention to our drapery panels once they're hung, anyone who has ever had a set that just won't hang right can attest that it can be a little frustrating. You might iron them, but sometimes they still just need a little help. No worries — look no further than your change jar! More
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Five Affordable Alternatives to NYC's Hottest Restaurants
Do Navy-Colored Morocco-Inspired Sheets Exist? Good Questions
Q: I recently moved into a new apartment, which always means new bedding! I'm living in a studio apartment with hardwood floors and all white walls... a completely blank slate. I fell in love with this Coral Trina Turk Lattice duvet cover, but now I'm having trouble finding sheets to match. More
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3 Easy Renters Fixes for Ugly Ceiling Lights
Renters don't get a lot of leeway when it comes to the details that make a home feel updated and modern, like countertops, appliances and light fixtures. There's not much you can do to change most of it, but there are a few easy and inexpensive landlord-friendly fixes for ugly ceiling-mounted light fixtures. More
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Mod Finds from Our Classifieds The MORNING Scavenger: 05.31.12
Sleek, graphic, and fun, these mod finds will wake up any space. Start with these, or search our Classifieds for more!
• Chicago: Vintage 70s Chairs - $150
• St Paul, Minnesota: Orange Mod Globe Light - $200
• New York: Mod Desk - $300
• Alachua, Florida: MCM Geometric Design Cake Stand - $108
• San Jose, California: Pair of Stylish Mod Chairs in Orange - $650 More
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The Mayor Takes "Nanny State" Literally
Man #1: Every night I get a call saying that my kid wasn't in school that day. I don't even have a kid.
Man #2: That's all part of Bloomberg's plan.
--Kew Gardens
Listage: Bloomberg's War on Large Sodas; Okonomiyaki Truck
[Krieger]· Bloomberg Plans to Ban Large Sugary Sodas [NYT]
· Checking in on the Second Location of Landbrot [BB]
· Tim Tebow Dines at Tao [NYP]
· Okonomiyaki Truck Hitting the Streets Soon [Grub Street]
· Remembering Hankow Gardens [Lost City]
· Sommeliers on What Sells and What Doesn't Sell [~EN~]
· Man Rams His Car Into a Taco Bell Over a Wrong Order [~EN~]