8th November 2008

You Just Gave Them Another Reason

Some guy walking by, to two boths throwing snowballs: Don’t hit me! I’m wearing suede!

St. Peter, Gustavus
Overheard by wished they hadn’t listened.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

29th October 2008

Which Is Also What Happens After You Tour The SPAM Museum

Nerd girl to nerd boy: Yeah, but your hands just smell like cheese afterward. Ick.

St. Peter, Gustavus cafeteria
Overheard by that is NOT appropriate dinner conversation.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

24th October 2008

Which Is A Bad Thing

Boy leaving dorm next door: Don’t read too much Cosmo, it might lead to experimentation.

St. Peter, Dorms at Gustavus
Overheard by Next-dorm neighbor.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

6th October 2008

There Are No Surprises Left

College girl walking through student union: You would be amazed by what I can do with the English language.

St. Peter, Gustavus Student Union
Overheard by and what else can you do?

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

2nd October 2008

We’ll Have To Know What It Is

College Girl to Friend: He would never do that, he’s, like, really Christian.

St Peter, Gustavus College
Overheard by: Not a Christian.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

27th July 2008

You Have To Really Love Urinal Cakes

Student: Pirating Vista is like breaking into a bank to steal the urinal cakes.

Gustavus Adolphus College
Overheard by Vista Hater.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

10th July 2008

We All Miss Hogwarts

Random girl at library table: I like being here in winter, when no one is around. Reminds me of Hogwarts.

Gustavus Adolphus College Library

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

10th July 2008

That Is The Opposite Of What You’re Trying To Say

Soon-to-be college female graduate (Mid-argument): No, no… whore has a silent ‘w’, you know, just like ‘what’ or, ‘wait’.
Male student: Are you joking? (extreme laughter ensues)

Gustavus Adolphus College Library
Overheard by Way to sound it out.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

9th June 2008

Someone Always Goes Too Far

Guy #1: You can’t molest the elderly.
Guy #2: But they can molest you.
Girl: I know, and I love it when they do.

Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Olin Hall
Overheard by if your employer heard you say that…

tags: , , | Comments Off | permalink

23rd May 2008

But We’re So Proud Of Them

Awkward professor #1: So, what are you up to this weekend?
Awkward professor #2: Ohh, it’s usually whatever the kids have going on.
Awkward professor #1: Oh, that’s what I figured.
Awkward professor #2: Yeah, we were at a softball tournament all weekend last week.
Awkward professor #1: Oh, yeah?
Awkward professor #2: Yeah, it sucked.

Midnight Express, Gustavus Adolphus College
Overheard by i’m glad he’s not MY dad.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

16th May 2008

The 24-Hour Version

Basketball boy #1: I feel like someone hit me over the head with the ebola virus.
Basketball boy #2: Dude, get real.  That’s like saying you caught a touch of the AIDS.

cardio room, Gustavus
Overheard by because they’re the same.

tags: | Comments Off | permalink

8th May 2008

So, I’m Giving You Another Chance Later

Cool guy to roommate: That’s not even the most awkward thing you’ve walked in on me doing.

Gustavus Cafeteria, St. Peter , MN
Overheard by i don’t even want to know.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

6th May 2008

Life Is Confusing Sometimes

Blonde:  I’m STARVING!  But I’m really not hungry.
Friend: That doesn’t make sense.
Blonde: I know, but it’s how I feel!

Gustavus coffee shop
Overheard by just let it out.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

4th May 2008

Well, Now You’ve Admitted To Knowing Her Age

Freshman Boy #1: 15?  Did she have a license?
Freshman Boy #2: No, her mom dropped her off.

Cafeteria, Gustavus Adolphus College
Overheard by I won’t tell if you won’t tell.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

25th April 2008

We Can All Appreciate That

Girl to male friend:  So, do you like her or what?
Male friend:  I guess I haven’t really decided a yes or no yet. She has good teeth, though.

Coffee Shop, Gustavus
Overheard by Talk about standards.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

22nd April 2008

Where Isn’t It?

Ditzy blonde girl #1: Damn corporate America.
Ditzy blonde girl #2: Yeah, where is corporate America?

Student center, Gustavus Adolphus college
Overheard by . . really?

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

21st April 2008

Limericks Are Better

Hooded sweatshirt boy to friends: Oh guys, I totally thought up an awesome tongue twister while I was homeless!

Student center, Gustavus Adolphus college
Overheard by ORLY?!

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

18th April 2008

HEY-OH!

Event-planning girl #1, discussing kids’ carnival: We could make them play a game where they have to hop like bunnies, for prizes.
Event-planning girl #2, in charge of mascot and prizes: Yeah, and then he could pull it out.
Random boy far across lobby: THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID!

Library, Gustavus
Overheard by he beat me to the punchline!

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

17th April 2008

But A Year From Now You Could Write A Book

Loud girl joking about starting over on a paper:  What’s with us and STRIPPING?
Friend who also is starting over: God, I know right?  This is gross.

Gustavus Courtyard Cafe
Overheard by go write/strip/whatever in the library already.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink

17th April 2008

Something About This Doesn’t Seem Right

Clarinet girl:  I have, like, this fetish with office supplies, especially the electric stapler.
Her friend:  O-m-g, what?
Clarinet girl:  Yeah, sometimes my roommate and I dance with it.  And the boys above us creep at our window.
Her friend:  Oh… interesting.

Music Building Hallway, Gustavus
Overheard by: glad i don’t live near them..and glad i wasn’t stuck with either of them as a roommate.

tags: , | Comments Off | permalink