50 Times People Heard The Funniest Conversations In New York That They Just Had To Share

Not only is the city busy squared, it actually has ears everywhere.

Maryjane

• Published in Funny
• August 13, 2022

Living in a big metropolis like New York makes privacy difficult to come by. The city is not only constantly busy, but it also has ears everywhere.

This implies that communication intended for one addressee actually reaches several addressees, including those who weren't initially waiting for a message. Overheard NY is a beloved Instagram project on the internet that explores the millennial culture and its eccentric whereabouts.

It has been so popular over the years that it now has three Instagram accounts: @OverheardLA, @OverheardSanFrancisco, and @OverheardNewyork. "Overheard is the insta-voice of our biggest cities," the project’s description reads.

"A unique media brand that satirizes millennial culture with engaging, localized content." The project’s hip online store, which offers anything from signature sweaters to office-friendly mugs and stickers, is to be held for its cult following.

You get the impression that this is a technique to shed light on the locals and their lives, as this page has over 1.6 million followers who are anxious to spy the bits of conversations people overheard in the streets of the Big Apple. Keep scrolling down this page to see some of their best posts.

More info: Overheard Newsletter

1. He was just gay

2. Lol... Oh my tummy... Hahaha

3. Lol... It's land weed after all

4. This is olive oil

5. As empty as my hopes and dreams

6. Is that what I'm being under arrest for?

7. You do t have to take off your hoodie

8. The two different types of New York

9. The guy who mugged me sent my ID back

10. Drinks are so expensive

11. Maybe you're miserable with your life

12. Tell me if this kid has a point or not...

13. The fact about a destination wedding

14. Yelling and still being cautious

This is how New Yorkers, whether unintentionally or on purpose, end up being serial listeners. The conversations between strangers provide entertainment unlike any other, as can be seen by the astronomical popularity of the Overheard NY Instagram page, mixed with a dash of guilt and secondhand embarrassment.

15. Why they would probably pay extra...

16. When your cringing and someone thinks you're smiling

17. Lol... What!

18. When you don't know what a cold brew is

19. Lol... I'm not in love with you

20. The Cuban Flag

21. The bartender is yelling to bar patrons

22. I'd love to text that theory too

23. The pigeon is in the family planning section

24. What she makes me want...

25. Here we go again

26. Let's try this when you're done

27. Interesting

28. When my ability to be happy evaporated...

29. Welcome to New York

30. They are just a terrible person

31. Dating had been likened to real estate

32. This is a daisy situation

33. It was worth it

34. I'd give you my Instagram account than my number

35. Which is it?

36. Why won't you talk about your best day?

37. A lot of bagels

38. You have to help people manage their expectations

39. The New York Times building

40. How to know you're living in new york

41. I want to fully relate to Adele's album

42. The enjoyment of my life

43. He hasn't said a word

44. Is being single a spectrum?

45. Would you like a French croissant?

46. Guy, walking behind his girlfriend

47. You'd better not

48. I regularly imagine myself famous

49. I need a financial recovery

50. We're in the hood... Lol

We must acknowledge that the core purpose of Overheard is to bring people together through a common setting or experience. The creators stated that their mission is to make people laugh and provide moments of delight and self-reflection, whether it be living in NYC (@overheardnewyork), dating on Bumble (@overheardbumble), or talking about celebrities (@overheardcelebs).

Maryjane