6th
March
2008
Don’t Speak Too Loudly Or Make Sudden Movements
Woman, discussing deco of reception area: I think it should’ve been something else. Why did they go with those colors?
Man: It’s black and steel. Black and steel is classy, it looks classy.
Woman: I just think it would be better if-…
Man: If what? What would be better?
Woman: I just put my finger in my ear.
Man: (regards her)
Woman: I was, you know, trying to put my finger in my hair - like this - and it went in my ear.

City Center
Overheard by sxoidmal.
tags: city center , downtown , minneapolis |
6th
March
2008
Friends Are Precious. Hold Them Close
Jacqueline Smith Velour Track Suit #1: I can’t believe what a harlot she is.
Jacqueline Smith Velour Track Suit #2: I haven’t heard the word “harlot” in ages.
Jacqueline Smith Velour Track Suit #1: Since we’re in mixed company, I figured it was better than STD spreading slut whore. Are you going to her birthday party this weekend? Maybe we can drive together.

Galtier Plaza Elevator in St. Paul
Overheard by Now that’s a warm fuzzy.
tags: elevators , galtier plaza , st paul |
6th
March
2008
Yeah, We Have Philosphy Together
Girl #1 (Whispers in class): Have you heard of Cornel West?
Girl #2: Is he a student here?

Bethel University
Overheard by aeh.
tags: bethel |
6th
March
2008
Mm… Goodies…
Party girl standing by herself: My GOODIES… [dramatic pause] …are staying in the motherfucking JAR!

Frat Row/ U of MN
Overheard by …i sure hope so
tags: u of mn |
6th
March
2008
Another Reason To Hate The Suburbs
Guy: Yeah, girls from the suburbs, they go to the bathroom and they don’t even wash their hands.

CC Club, Minneapolis
tags: cc club , minneapolis |
6th
March
2008
That Does Make The Rest Of The Day Go Faster
Woman answering cellphone: Hello? Hey! How are you? No, I’m at work. What’re you up to? Yeah, I just got back from Happy Hour.

Elliott Hall
Overheard by NORLY.
tags: at work , u of mn |
6th
March
2008
Nature, Man… It’s Awesome
Chicken-loving man on bus: This summer, we should just make a day of it… go pick up a shitload of chicken, a few cases of beer, find a park and just get hammered! I’m all about gettin’ out in nature, man.
Second man: Yeah, man.

16 bus
Overheard by also a nature lover.
tags: buses |