19th
July
2006
The Tooth Fairy Is The Gateway Myth Into More Serious Myths.
Woman #1: Why does our culture have the tooth fairy anyway? What kid really needs to believe that a woman in a fairy costume takes their teeth at night?
Woman #2: I always pictured the tooth fairy as a effeminate man. Kinda like Jack from Will and Grace…with wings!

Uptown
tags: myth , on the street , uptown |
19th
July
2006
Just Before The Staypuff Marshmallow Man Stepped On Him.
Guy walking down street before storm:The sky is apoco…apocalyp… I mean it looks like the sky in Ghostbusters.

Outside the Guthrie
Overheard by little old me.
tags: guthrie , minneapolis , on the street |
19th
July
2006
Hope And Really Good Antibiotics.
8-year-old boy in pool: Chlorine is supposed to kill all the invisible germs.
Man in pool: Well, that’s what we hope.
8-year-old boy in pool: Sometimes hope is all we have.

Apartment outdoor pool
Overheard by Eavesdropping friend of man.
tags: recreation |
19th
July
2006
She Was Also Talking About The CD.
Queer Yuppie walking into restaurant lobby: So… Did you give him afternoon delight?
Yuppie Chick: Oh my God, I can’t believe you just said that!
Queer Yuppie: What do you mean?? Oh… I meant the CD.

Loring Park
tags: dining |
19th
July
2006
Some Consider That A Term Of Endearment.
City employee: In the report it said you called the policewoman a bitch?
Woman: Yeah, I was mad that night.
City employee: Just don’t call a policewoman a lesbian bitch…then, watch out!

Property Office - Basement of Mpls City Hall
Overheard by Innocent guy waiting in line.
tags: at work |
19th
July
2006
He Had The Help Of Hobbits And His Magic Wand.
Person talking about Mount Rushmore: I just stood there looking at it. I can’t believe that one guy could do that.

Waiting in line at the DQ in Golden Valley
Overheard by DJM.
tags: shopping |