Essay 1639

Word on the street in a MultiCultClassics Monologue…

• New York transit honchos are irked over a new subway-themed line of condoms. Approved by the city Health Department, who didn’t need the transit department’s ok, the condoms feature the Metropolitan Transportation Authority logo. “I don’t think it’s the appropriate thing for the MTA to be involved with,” said an MTA board member. “We have enough trouble servicing our clients, doing the right thing, making sure the buses are on time … that’s what the MTA’s mission is.” Hey, a potential tagline could be: Get off on the bus.

• Borat may be facing a new lawsuit. Now an Israeli comedian charges the character has ripped off his trademark phrase — Wa wa wee wa. The alleged victim claims he coined the exclamation 16 years ago for the hit comedy show “Zehu Zeh.” It all should make for interesting opening and closing arguments.

• The Mayor of Moscow declared a gay-rights parade to be “satanic” and vowed the event would never happen in the Russian city. Last year, activists ignored the ban and wound up being attacked by protestors and detained by the cops. No word yet if “Borat” will be allowed to play in local theaters.