how long is a "new york minute"?

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t.d. not me

Answer 1

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It's the length of time it takes a traffic light to turn from yellow to red while you are entering the intersection while a cop is around the corner. One Mississipi, two Miss.....

Answer 2

According to the saying, it's faster than a regular minute because of the hectic pace in New York. As opposed to the minutes at work, which are freaking slow! lol

Answer 3

60 seconds just like NY and the rest of the world

they ain't no different even if they think they r

Answer 4

It is less than a nano-second. So short a time that it cannot be measured.

Source(s): I grew up across the river from NYC.

Answer 5

Ahahh... CW .

Like everywhere else !

57 seconds !

See , this blonde ain't dumb *smiles *

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Answer 6

Same as any other minute, too short.

Answer 7

'Bout as long as we country folk call a second.

Answer 8

Its as long as your arm but not as long as your cockadoodledoo ..or is it longer than your arm ..lol