New York List

This is a list of things that you are or are not likely to hear in NYC and the surrounding area. Some are actual phrases, others are labels and terms. Needless to say this list is not exhaustive, and there may be some really good ones I left off, but this is what comes to mind at the present moment. So here is the list 10 - 6...

10. Fugget about it/ Fuggitaboutit - While I have never actually heard this used since I have been here, it is part of NY lore in movies, tv shows, history, and even on the signs when you are leaving Brooklyn. No list would be complete without it.
Most Likely to hear it: If you frequent heavily Italian sections of Brooklyn or you have friends that pretend to be a badass like Tony Soprano.

9. I didn't want to drive all the way out to Long Island - While I understand politically Long Island refers to the eastern 4/5ths of the Island comprising Nassau and Suffolk counties, you sound like a tool when you are coming from Queens 15 minutes away and make it sound like you crossed the Sarengeti to get there. Newsflash, Brooklyn and Queens are on Long Island.
Most Likely to hear it: From a resident of Queens or Brooklyn who do not realize they have more in common with "Long Island" then they ever will with Manhattan.

8. I'm from da Bronx - Suprisingly, I have heard this a lot and I think it stems from the overall toughness associated with one who is "From the Bronx" and yet still alive and in front of you. If you really are from the Bronx, you have history.
Most Likely to hear it: At a New York College or University, when attending a Yankee's game (located in the Bronx), from someone who has gained success but wants to pay homage to their roots.

7. 'You a Knicks Fan?', "When they're Good." - You may recognize this line from the movie Hitch. I have to say, they hit the nail right on the head with this one, as everyone in the NY metro area is a Knicks fan, (you are kidding yourself if you say Nets). But New Yorkers aren't afraid to sit at the Garden and not cheer if the team is blowing a game to the Bobcats. While they have been better at home this season, you haven't seen a true dis until you see a sold out arena completely silent in utter disgust. It is surreal. Way worse than boobirds or not showing up to the game at all.
Most Likely to hear it: NYC sports bars, actually at a Knicks game

6. B & T Crowd - Derogatory term applied by Manhattanites to people who use bridges or tunnels to come into their beloved Manhattan. Often referring to the crowd that frequents a particular bar, club, or restaurant. Sometimes I think it is worse to be a B & T than a tourist.
Most Likely to hear it: Used by someone who is really from some place else, like Omaha, NE but thinks they are super chic and superior because they have a dingy apt. on the 6th floor of a building with no elevator in the Village. Buddy, you are no more manhattan than I am.
Even so I always say I'm from an Island in Florida and not Long Island, sounds exotic.