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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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