It’s Easier Than Going Door-To-Door

Angry middle aged woman on the phone: They’re Jewish criminals! They’ve been stealing children for over 11 years!!

Downtown Target
Overheard by well that was interesting.

He’s Talking About Burger King

Guy #1: Dude, I just say two guys kissing in front of Burger King.
Guy #2: Ick, that’s gross.
Guy #3: That’s pretty damn gay.

US Bank Plaza
Overheard by It’s Obvious.

And The Nile Isn’t Just A Pun

Young women to friend: Wait, the Amazon River is real?
Friend: {blank stare}

Corner of 1st Avenue and 6th Street, Downtown
Overheard by surprise!

It’s Like Another Country

Businesswoman: I know you don’t know anything about downtown Minneapolis.
St. Paul police officer: True.

downtown St. Paul
Overheard by protect and serve.

The Weirdest Part Is She Has A Daughter

Woman #1:  So, I heard you are going to be a grandma.
Woman #2:  Yep, in September and November.
Woman #1:  I didn’t know you had more than one kid.
Woman #2:  I don’t.
Woman #1:  Errrrr…

Skyway Downtown St. Paul
Overheard by Awkward!!!

Obviously

Announcer Dave Toll in reference to 15-year-old junior national champion bike racer, Coryn Reviera as she won a sprint lap: She’s a bar napkin with a motor boat engine.

10th and Nicollet
Overheard by Spectators at the Nature Valley Grand Prix Minneapolis Downtown Criterium bike race

And It Didn’t Work Out?

Receptionist to Executive Assistant: …so in conclusion, I got peed on… by a taxi driver… who I dated.

Downtown Ad Agency

That’s It! I’M FIRED!

Director of Human Resources: It’s too bad I can’t bring my swimsuit to work and layout on the rooftop during my lunch.
Co-worker: Yeah. Probably not a good idea for the head of HR to be half naked.
Director of Human Resources: Yeah.  I’d probably get a Whistle Blower card turned in on me to me.
Co-Worker: Awkward.

Downtown Ad Agency

Tanning Does Keep You Pretty Busy

Girl on cell phone: I just got done tanning.  I had to take my mind off my period.

3rd & Washington
Overheard by Please Please Keep that to yourself.

That’s The Spirit

Motivated twenties-something to her friend: Well, yeah, all I have to say is that these single guys better watch out.  [pause] Ah hell, the married guys better watch out, too.

Downtown wedding reception
Overheard by a cousin of the bride.

Sometimes You Have To Make Your Own Fun

Guy on phone talking to tech support: The next name is Bob Smith.
Woman in next cube:  Drug lord extraordinaire.

Office in downtown St. Paul
Overheard by LB.

Pimpin’ Is Sometimes Easy

Guy to other guys: …Yeah, and then she showed me a naked picture of her sister!
Other guys: ARE YOU SERIOUS?!

Elevator in downtown office
Overheard by i hope they are not getting off on my floor.

You’ll Need A License For Your Ignorance, Too

Guy #1: So, did you find out where we could find some bait?
Guy #2: No, there was some girl working there.
Guy #3: So?  Some girls like to fish.
Guy #2: She’s also black.
Guy #1 & #3 (simultaneously): Oh.

Downtown
Overheard by You’ve got to be shitting me.

Give The Man Some Fiber

Loud Guy running into Starbucks: Where your bathroom at? Key? Where’s the key?  Fuck. Fuck! (Grabs key, runs to door, fumbles in a hurry to unlock door, enters bathoom) Aw SHIT. HELL NO. SHIT. AHH. God damn. (Moments later exits bathroom, seemingly unharmed and better, goes to counter)  Pumpkin Loaf? Pumpking Cake? Oh man, I gotta try that. You know what you should have? Sweet Potato pie. You ain’t got that though. There ain’t no soul food up in here. How about peach cobbler? Oh man, peach cobbler. You could at least have pumpkin pie. At least.

First Ave Starbucks
Overheard by Man, you’re at starbucks.

That’s Why He Has More Than One

Gay sandwich artist #1: Yeah, I just have sugar daddies.
Older/Wiser gay sandwich artist #2: Yeah, what happens when the sugar’s all gone and daddy’s not at home?

Bruegger’s downtown MPLS
Overheard by Ben.

But Those Shoes Were Just SO CUTE

Early-20s woman: (laughing merrily) I don’t usually overdraft much, but I overdrafted like 16 times last month.

downtown Minneapolis Target store
Overheard by …and she was SHOPPING.

Some People Have A Terribly Dirty Mind

Coworker: I love my moist muffins!

225 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 12th floor
Overheard by F U U F U.

But They’re So COOL

Girl in huge black “punk” shorts: Dude, I can’t reach the bottom of my pockets!

5th & Cedar
Overheard by Burrhead.

Will Power In Action

Cute brunette #1: I really think you should wait awhile before you go all the way with this guy.
Cute brunette #2: Dude, for sure! I’m going to wait a decent amount of time before I sleep with him.
Cute brunette #1 (smirking): What, like a week?
Cute brunette #2 (in a serious tone): No! Like two weeks.

Hennepin and 4th St.
Overheard by Good for you!

That Is Simply Not True

Supervisor: Well you have to go to “Write Better Correspondence” seminar.
Male Coworker: I have a Degree in English! Why do I need to go?
Supervisor: You must be the only person with an English Degree who doesn’t know how to communicate.

UBS Tower in Downtown St. Paul
Overheard by at least I’m not the only person who can’t understand him…