7th August 2008

You’re Not Helping

Fat guy: *moan*
Woman: You alright?
Fat guy: I just feel…
Woman: Yeah?
Fat guy: I feel fat this morning.
Woman: Well, you shoulda eaten something. You should eat more!

#16, Eastbound
Overheard by ORLY.

tags: | Comments Off | permalink

7th August 2008

I Don’t Have The Time To Do It Right

Man checking in to upscale hotel to female front desk attendant: Checking in under Jane Johnson, she had to go take a leak.
Front desk attendant: I don’t see a reservation under Johnson.  Is there a different last name it could be under?
Man: No, we just made it online.
Front desk attendant: Do you have your confirmation number?
Man (vaguely): 5, 6, 9, dah dah dah dah dah…
Front desk attendant: You can use the computer in the business center to check the reservation if you’d like.
Man, a minute later after checking at business center: Check under Smith.  John Smith.
Front desk attendant: Yes sir, we do have that reservation.
Man: I didn’t think it would be under my name.

The Westin Minneapolis
Overheard by Even when she asked if there was another last name it could have been under?

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

7th August 2008

And Burn Down The Building?

Man walking down 3rd Ave wearing a backpack: I’m just takin’ a walk after work so I don’t blow!

3rd Avenue and Franklin
Overheard by I’m rollin up my window!

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

7th August 2008

Or At Least Keep The Paper Robe

Middle-aged women on cell phone: So, you know that rash I have? Well, I went to the Doctor and he was like, ‘Good luck!’ (Laughs) I know, I told him I wanted my co-pay back!

Saint Paul Saint’s Game
Overheard by Shouldn’t you be more worried about the rash?!

tags: , , | Comments Off | permalink

7th August 2008

A Lot

Random worker #1: I went to the doctor the other day and they made me pay 10% of my bill up front; it was like 70 dollars!
Random worker #2: Whoa, that’s a lot of money. What was 100% of the bill then?

Plymouth
Overheard by Me.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

7th August 2008

Hey, Look At The Time…

Teenage farmer girl in sheep pen to group of teenage boys: I’m in with the sheep because I’m cool. (pause) So, what are your names, hot stuffs?

Carver County Fair
Overheard by Innocent bystander.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

7th August 2008

Now I Know I Don’t Pay Enough Attention

Man: I don’t know why Brett Favre wants to keep playing football; he already has 3 Emmys.

21
Overheard by LB.

tags: | Comments Off | permalink

7th August 2008

It Should Be A Show About Gas Prices Going Down

Older Somali Woman: I can’t believe that we have to watch Fox News while at the gas station.
Younger Somali Woman: I know. It should be  MTV.

West Bank Gas Station
Overheard by Fox News seems oddly appropriate.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

7th August 2008

Ain’t No Party Like A Duluth Party

Meathead: There won’t be any strippers?
Meathead’s lady-friend: Lumberjack strippers!!

Loring Pasta Bar
Overheard by Weekend at the cabin, anyone?

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

7th August 2008

Grey Cube Walls vs. Grey Cell Walls

One disgruntled employee to another after a seemingly comfortable silence: Seriously, though, how many years do you think I would have to serve if I burnt down the building?

Golden Valley, MN
Overheard by warn me to call in that day.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

7th August 2008

Yeah, That’s Probably It

Angry woman screaming at baby daddy: Don’t answer that! You busy talkin’ to ME! I SAID DON’T ANSWER THAT! (grabs phone from baby daddy’s hand) Bitch! He’s busy! (pause) You KNOW I break out when I get my eyeeebrowwws waxed!

On the street in North Minneapolis
Overheard by Feels sorry for that baby…

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink