1st August 2008

In What Situation Would That List Be Useful?

Lady in her late 20’s to male companion: Where is my list of ugly people?

Namaste cafe, Minneapolis
Overheard by someone who would like to read that list.

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1st August 2008

From, Like, Smiling Or Blinking?

Teen Girl #1: Yeah, sometimes my, like, face spasms.
Teen Girl #2: My eye sometimes does that.

Outside Madeline Rose in Burnsville
Overheard by You had me at spasm.

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1st August 2008

You Should Probably Go Home

Shirtless guy riding bike (apparently to himself): Dirty girls like to get naughty, too.  Right?

Washington Ave Bridge, U of M
Overheard by ristee.

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1st August 2008

But Is She Right?

Mom half laughing to tweenager girl: You, stop calling people crack heads. (Then to toddler) And you, stop saying crack! That’s awful!

Midtown Target
Overheard by Taking my break at the table next to theirs.

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1st August 2008

That’s A Pick Up Line That Will Serve Him Well For Years

Teenage boy (surrounded by girls and there’s an awkward silence): So, do you guys play the Penis Game?

Guthrie Theater
Overheard by No, I don’t.

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1st August 2008

Counting In Order: Not For Everyone

Woman behind the counter: A47.
Woman waiting: 47? What about 49? They’re just mixing up all these numbers!

Social Security Office on Chicago

Overheard by But i’m 48!

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1st August 2008

A Trip To Ikea Goes Horribly Wrong

Creepy 70-year old man: And they were just the most beautiful ten-year old Hawaiian boys ever. And the long, flowing black hair, oh, it was just breath-taking.

Ikea children’s department
Overheard by concerned for Hawaiians.

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1st August 2008

That’ll Do It

20-something guy: That’s why Mickey Mantle died; he had no livers.

Apartment pool in St. Louis Park
Overheard by livers to spare.

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1st August 2008

Wouldn’t He Enjoy That?

Mom, to preteen son: If you don’t straighten up your act, I’m sending you back to school with all Hannah Montana notebooks!

Roseville Target
Overheard by That’ll teach him

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1st August 2008

Now We All Do

Man: There’s nothing on this earth like hugging a chubby woman.
Girl: Dad, please.  Stop.
Man: Whaaaat? You know I still got it in me!

Yum! Kitchen and Bakery
Overheard by i’m pretty sure the chubby woman heard you…

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