Young 20something reading a text message aloud to her friend who is at the checkout counter: “This is the equivalent to dropping a newborn baby.” (looks at friend) What do I even say to that?!

Maple Grove, Ulta
Overheard by my job is slowly crushing my soul.

Guy #1, in group of six passing us for the second time: We’re seeing all the same people.
Guy #2: That’s the culture of walking around a lake.

Lake of the Isles
Overheard by We’re all just following the path, buddy.

Young male newlywed to his enabler friend: My wife is mad at me because she says I go out 5 nights a week, and never spend time with the kids.

Minneapolis, Brit’s Pub
Overheard by I’m going to have to side with your wife.

Male, triumphantly: I’m gonna eat 20 dome dogs!

Walking into Twins game
Overheard by moofia.

Middle-aged African American bus driver: So what if she’s tall? I wear heels and I’m 5′8. I wear them to church.
Prim-looking Caucasian female passenger: Oh, but at least at church you’re sitting down.
Middle-aged African American bus driver: Oh no, honey. I’m up singing and dancing. I go to a black church. We get our praise on.
Prim-looking Caucasian Female passenger: (uncomfortable pause) That sounds fun.

St. Louis Park, the 12 bus
Overheard by Yes it does.

Young professional girl: He’s cute.  But then again, lately I think every guy is cute.
Friend: Are you ovulating?
Young professional girl: No. I think I’m just desperate.

Minneapolis, Longfellow grill
Overheard by sigh.  me too.

Drunk man to others at his table: I prefer Kenny.  Except for he’s a maniac and you never know what he’s on and he’s always geekin’.

Psycho Suzi’s
Overheard by Laura.

Man to his wife and daughter who have been bickering: I am so sick of females. I’m going to be gay and live with all males.

Onamia, Birch Street
Overheard by daughter who is staying out of it.

Girl: Apparently, the vending machine doesn’t take pennies.

Minneapolis, Art school
Overheard by I hope she doesn’t swallow those pennies.