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…
tags: 225 S 6th Street , at work |
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.
tags: on the street |
10th
January
2008
What’s Next, Computers?
Awed co-worker looking at construction site: Machines… what an invention.

Bloomington Office
Overheard by seriously?
tags: at work |
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.
tags: shopping |
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…
tags: bars |
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.
tags: theaters |
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.
tags: midway , shopping |
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…
tags: education , high school |
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…
tags: burnsville , high school |