Scruffy white man: That motherfucker’s a liar!
Scruffy black lady: Hey! Don’t take the lord’s name in vain.

Southbound bus stop at Hennepin & 5th
Overheard by WWMFJD?

Ghetto girl: Man, what color is a chicken? (loudly)
Guy: Are you serious?
Ghetto girl: Yeah, what color is a chicken?
Guy: You mean like, the feathers?
Ghetto girl: Naw, the meat, the drumstick! What color is a chicken?
Guy: [laughing]

Cooper High School History Class
Overheard by Not a nerd.

Woman: I want one of those cupcakes with no sprinkles.
Cashier: They all have sprinkles, ma’am.
Woman: [lingers, looks] I thought some didn’t.
Cashier: They all do.
Woman: … I thought some didn’t.
Cashier: No, all the cupcakes have got sprinkles today.
Woman, pointing: What about that cupcake?
Cashier: That’s a donut, ma’am. Do you want that?
Woman: No.

Baker’s Wife bakery (42nd and 28th Ave)
Overheard by And If You’re Wondering, That’s Bread.

Thirtysomething Mom: Oh darn. I asked you when we got out of the car to remind me something. What was it that I asked you to remind me to get?
Preschool-Aged Girl: I can’t remember. [Five second pause] Can you tell me again so I can remind you?

Super Target, Edina
Overheard by guy in the baby food aisle.

Spanish Teacher: C’mon guys, these are easy graded points.
Average Student (not understanding the teachers accent): Gravy…?
Obese Student: [sighs] I love gravy.

Mrs. “bone-sacks” class/ PLHS
Overheard by holding in giggles.