5th August 2008

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.

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31st July 2008

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.

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24th July 2008

It’s Just Going To Throw Off The Threesome Dynamic

Man talking loudly on cell phone: HEY, I heard you have a threesome set up for Saturday! (pauses) Would it be alright if I joined?

Marquette and 6th St.
Overheard by I hope he is refering to golf.

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24th July 2008

That’s Why I Always Carry My Jet Pack

(People are already sitting on Hennepin waiting for the parade to start)
Man to cop: What’s the best way to cross the street?
Cop: Uhh, you can cross it.
Man: Oh ok, thanks.
(Man crosses)
Cop, under his breath: Or, you can levitate across…

Aquatennial Parade, Hennepin and 9th
Overheard by Anna.

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16th July 2008

That Would Have Been So Inconvienent For You

Woman to companion while waiting for bus: So, it was really lucky that grandma died on Christmas, because we just drove down and went from there. otherwise, we would have had to drive down twice.

Downtown bus stop
Overheard by …you’re kind of a bitch.

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11th July 2008

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!

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27th June 2008

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.

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27th June 2008

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!!!

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20th June 2008

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

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20th June 2008

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

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20th June 2008

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

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18th June 2008

Good Lessons Need To Begin At Young Ages

Dad: Let’s get some Gatorade.
Son, six or seven years old: YAY, GATORADE! I call pink!
Dad: Pink? What do you mean pink, you pansy?

Washington Avenue, close to Metrodome
Overheard by Not cool, Dad.

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16th June 2008

Yeah, But Looks Aren’t Forever

Totally serious friend: Happy Flag Day!

Farmer’s Market - Father’s Day
Overheard by good thing you’re pretty.

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15th June 2008

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.

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9th June 2008

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.

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8th June 2008

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.

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8th June 2008

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.

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5th June 2008

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.

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3rd June 2008

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.

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30th May 2008

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.

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