Sunday, August 26, 2012
New Lost
Most nights the 3 train takes you to New Lots Avenue. This Sunday evening, the 3 train decided to try on a new hat and take folks to Flatbush Avenue instead, leaving those who live at New Lots taking a shuttle bus at Franklin. The announcement was made by the conductor, as well as splashed about the station on signs with alternate suggestions.
Somebody forgot to translate those instructions into every single language spoken by those who live at New Lots.
A tired looking Southwest- Asian man gets the attention of the women sitting next to me, just as the train splits off and starts going down the new way: "New Lost!?"
"It normally goes to New Lots but it's not tonight."
"New Lots?"
"Yes, the 3 train usually goes to New Lots but because of construction you have to take the bus at Franklin instead."
He points desperately at the piece of paper in his hand.
I direct his attention to a sign behind his head with the instructions on it, hoping his read English is better than what he hears. He studies it with a furrowed brow, dramatically flapping his piece of paper. He looks again at the women sitting next to me:
"New Lost!"
They convince him to take the train going back to Franklin, a massive Jamaican woman shaking her head as he dashes out. "I don't think he gets it."
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Monday, August 13, 2012
Submitted by Kira, my embedded informant
Friday, August 10, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Corner Store Story
I don't feel like breaking my 20, so I grab a small bottle of water since I have a loose $1. "Get the big one, babe! The big one", says Abdul. "We got to keep you healthy. Have a good day, babe."
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Took you this long?
"You don't know ANYthing."
Josh, mindblown at my absolute ignorance of Star Wars
Topic: the terrible humidity- heat in NYC
Adam: Ew.
I'm moving to Canada.
me: that sounds loverly
take me with you
Adam: Montreal?
me: yessa
we will wear beaver pelt hats
and drink shitty coffee
Adam: And put maple syrup on motherfucking everything.
me: HAHA
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Overheard
Man with EXTREMELY gay stereotype lisp:
"Dallas. Dallas! The episodes I haven't seen yet!"
Friday, August 3, 2012
Adorable.
Playing Super Mario World
"This is a hard level." -Ryan
"No it's not. It's simple! Just get all the coins, flip the switch. Grab the P, just take it over there. Blue fuckin' door. Bang." - Dylan
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