8th
August
2007
It’s All In Their Musical Talents, Right?
Middle-Aged Asian Man: I saw those, what are they called, Pussy Cat Girls?
Middle Aged Minnesotan Woman: Huh, I guess I don’t know.
Middle-Aged Asian Man: The Pussy Cat Girls, they are good. My favorite.

Minnesota Twins Baseball Game
Overheard by Don’t you wish your girlfriend was hot like me…
tags: metrodome , minneapolis , twins |
8th
August
2007
A Creepy Little Adult.
Talks-all-day-coworker: When (her son, age 5) got home from school yesterday he wanted a back rub. So I took his shirt off and went to work. He’s like, ‘Oooh, yeah. Oh, that’s the spot, mom. Ohhhhhh, yeah.’ It was hilarious. He’s like a little adult.

Other side of cubicle wall
Overheard by Can I switch cubicles?
tags: at work |
8th
August
2007
The More You Know. [Shooting Star]
Co-worker: Peanut M&M’s are better for you than regular M&M’s, because of the peanuts.

Business Park Central
tags: at work |
8th
August
2007
Beggars Can’t Be Choosers, Am I Right? Eh?
Guy on elevator, talking on cell: We’ve got too much of the stuff to keep in the warehouse. We don’t even have a loading dock. I guess we’ll just have to leave it in the alley for the rats. (pause) THE HOMELESS!!! YES - that’s a great idea. We’ll go all across America giving it to the homeless. (pause) Well, yeah it’s shit, but that’s not the point.

River Center Parking Ramp / St. Paul
Overheard by KC.
tags: elevators , st paul |
8th
August
2007
Lambda Omega Lambda.
A herd of freshman girls are walking down frat row at the U of M:
Freshman girl #1: What house are we going to again?
Freshman girl #2 (matter-of-factly): E. X.

University Ave
Overheard by Sally Gopher.
tags: education , u of mn |
8th
August
2007
Let’s Check The Scorecard.
Guy #1: His doctor said he has sensitive skin and gave him an ointment, but he was itching a lot down there.
Guy #2: Yeah, but he always itches down there.
Guy #1: But wasn’t he itching more than usual?

University & Hennepin
Overheard by Kedster.
tags: hennepin , on the street |
8th
August
2007
Better Than A Review.
Panera employee to a coworker: You don’t need to wash those plates, just wipe!

St. Anthony West Panera, Minneapolis
Overheard by Kedster.
tags: dining , minneapolis , panera |
8th
August
2007
Just Before I Put This Bag Over His Face.
Girl with plastic bag: I’m smooth, see, I know how to keep quiet and I’m just gonna let the pimp keep talking, you know what I’m sayin’?
Guy on bike: Uh-huh.

Washington Ave Bridge
Overheard by ristee.
tags: on the street |