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.
tags: dining , minneapolis |
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.
tags: burnsville , shopping , teens |
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.
tags: minneapolis , on the street |
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.
tags: minneapolis , moms , target |
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.
tags: guthrie , teens |
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!
tags: government office , minneapolis |
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.
tags: ikea |
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.
tags: pools , residences , st louis park |
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
tags: moms , roseville , target |
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…
tags: dads , dining , st louis park |