10th January 2008

I’ve Long Since Lowered My Expectations

20-something woman walking out of the bathroom, sounding very exasperated: I just want a clean bathroom!

225 South 6th Street, 12th floor
Overheard by yes, me too… me too…

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10th January 2008

Antibiotics Are So Awesome

Girl to friends: I keep telling Maggie, ‘At least my snot’s not neon anymore.’

Dinkytown
Overheard by I was told there would be bacon.

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10th January 2008

What’s Next, Computers?

Awed co-worker looking at construction site: Machines… what an invention.

Bloomington Office
Overheard by seriously?

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10th January 2008

Nobody Needs Crotchless Panties, Ever

Teen clique-y hipster girl: Mom, what do you think of these? (referring to the G-Sting, Micro front, neon pink thongs she was holding up)
Teen clique-y hipster girl’s Mom: Uhh No, I mean come on. Well, at least they are better than the crotchless ones you have at home.
Teen clique-y hipster girl: MOM, thats just rude.
Teen clique-y hipster girl’s Mom: What about these? (referring to the shiny nude colored full front & back “granny panties”)
Teen clique-y hipster girl: OH MY GOD, are you kidding me, EVERYONE would laugh at me, I would not wear those, even to bed.
Teen clique-y hipster girl’s Mom: Why is everyone… or ANYONE seeing your underwear anyway?
Teen clique-y hipster girl: Aahhh… (looks away and mumbles something)

Bunsville Center Victoria’s
Overheard by Not understanding crotchless panties.

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10th January 2008

Just A Lot Of Money

Nerdy bookish 15 year old: I always liked Batman…
Disinterested grandfather: Huh.
Nerdy bookish 15 year old: I mean, he didn’t NEED superpowers.

Psycho Suzi’s
Overheard by think I found my new hero…

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10th January 2008

Hope He Hasn’t Had Any Sausage

Big jolly sweater wearing guy #1 standing up in theatre row: I have to go the bathroom.
Big jolly sweater wearing guy #2: Why don’t you just climb over. [the row]
Big jolly sweater wearing guy #1: I would but I think I might toot, so it’s up to you guys. No, I think I can make it.

Ave. Q
Overheard by Bad Idea Bear.

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10th January 2008

…Again

Mom to her young daughter who’s entering the bathroom: Don’t forget to wipe.

CVS Midway
Overheard by considering quitting.

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10th January 2008

Ketchup Makes It Easier

Student, seriously: You just got to do what you need to survive, you know? You gotta eat other peoples limbs.

South High School Halls
Overheard by the lunches aren’t that bad…

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10th January 2008

Charity Won’t Want It After That

Latina Girl: That’s so cute, you should, like, cut it off and give it to charity.

Language Arts Commons Burnsville High School
Overheard by If I had a nickle for every time I heard that one…

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