Monday, March 8, 2004

Crazy Ed McMahon

I must say, now that I’ve relaxed and learned to enjoy Crazy Guy in the 53d Street E/V station, he’s starting to grow on me. Crazy Guy walks up and down the platform, rides the escalators, or just hangs out, reading the newspaper and then announcing his unique spin on the stories of the day. This analysis consists of a phrase that he barks out twice: “WOMAN NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. WOMAN IS LIKE A BABY. WOMAN NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. WOMAN IS LIKE A BABY.”

Crazy Guy provides sharp social commentary, but he really shines when his friend, Crazy Ed McMahon, drops by. Crazy Ed McMahon stands next to him, agreeing with each revelation as it comes out.

“WOMAN NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. WOMAN IS LIKE A BABY.”
“Heh heh, you’re right about that!”
“WOMAN NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. WOMAN IS LIKE A BABY.”
“Heh heh, you’re right about that!”

And who says New York is dull?

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