On my first day in New York a guy asked me if I knew where Central Park was. When I told him I didn’t he said, ‘Do you mind if I mug you here?’.
Meaning of the quote
The quote is about a British comedian, Paul Merton, who had a strange encounter on his first day in New York City. A stranger approached him and asked if he knew where Central Park was. When the comedian said he didn't know, the stranger then asked if he could attack and rob him right there. This shows how some people in big cities can be unfriendly or even dangerous towards those who are new to the area.
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