Posts Tagged ‘guthrie’

  • It’ll Make Sense Someday

    Date: 2009.07.16 | Category: all | Response: 0

    Tour guide: We call this the Endless Bridge.
    Confused tour participant: Wait, why is it called a bridge? It doesn’t go anywhere.

    Minneapolis, Guthrie Theater, Chicago Road
    Overheard by Now that’s showbiz.

  • It’s Lost Its Impact

    Date: 2009.02.05 | Category: all | Response: 0

    Man (to wife): Well fine! OLDSMOBILES FOR EVERYONE THEN!!

    Minneapolis, Level Five restaurant at the Guthrie
    Overheard by biff.

  • No Such Thing

    Date: 2008.12.17 | Category: all | Response: 0

    Attendee:  So, how do you like the show?  Pretty good, huh?  Better than being drunk in a limo!  Ha!

    Christmas Carol, The Guthrie Theater
    Overheard by please no, you didn’t.

  • It’s Far More Useful

    Date: 2008.10.08 | Category: all | Response: 0

    Woman #1 viewing the Guthrie Theater’s Endless Bridge for the first time: What is that!?!
    Woman #2 confidently repiles: That’s the Bridge to Nowhere.

    Outside the Guthrie Theater
    Overheard by Who knew we were actually in Alaska?

  • It’s His Glorious Hair, Isn’t It?

    Date: 2008.09.19 | Category: all | Response: 0

    One elderly man to another at Wednesday’s matinee of Little House on the Prairie: I didn’t want to come to this. My wife dragged me. I hate Michael Landon.

    Minneapolis, Guthrie Theater
    Overheard by I’d hate it if Michael Landon showed up today too

  • Who Else Would It Be?

    Date: 2008.08.18 | Category: all | Response: 0

    Pre-teen girl pointing at the huge portrait of Sir Tyrone Guthrie in front of the Guthrie: Look mom! Walt Disney!
    Mom: Oh yeah!  It sure is!

    Guthrie
    Overheard by Close, but no.

  • That’s A Pick Up Line That Will Serve Him Well For Years

    Date: 2008.08.01 | Category: all | Response: 0

    Teenage boy (surrounded by girls and there’s an awkward silence): So, do you guys play the Penis Game?

    Guthrie Theater
    Overheard by No, I don’t.

  • Scoping Out Potential Upgrades

    Date: 2008.07.27 | Category: all | Response: 0

    Older man waiting outside the woman’s bathroom: You’re not my wife.
    Older woman coming out of the bathroom: Oh, no I’m not.
    Older man: Oh well, maybe next time.

    Level 5 at the Guthrie
    Overheard by Salad.

  • They Don’t Talk About That In Books

    Date: 2008.07.10 | Category: all | Response: 0

    (baby screaming very loudly somewhere in the building)
    Young, model-looking, platinum blond, pregnant woman: OH my GOD! WHAT is that SOUND?!
    Man: That’s the sound of your future.

    The Guthrie
    Overheard by keep reading What to Expect When Expecting, please!

  • Next Step Is Sweatpants In Public.

    Date: 2007.10.07 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

    Old Wife clearly at the end of a long rant: One bad step and you could fall right off this balcony. You don’t seem to understand the severity of this situation!! The last thing you need is a fall like Bertha* had last night and BOOM, your life is over!
    Calm Old husband: Darling, I live with that every day.

    balcony of the Guthrie
    Overheard by glad i’m not her husband.

  • Sure, If That’s The Technical Term For It.

    Date: 2006.09.08 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

    Woman #1: Where is the sink?
    Woman #2: I think under here.
    Woman #1: Oh. It reminds me of a cow thing.
    Woman #2: You mean a trough?

    Guthrie Restroom

  • Just Before The Staypuff Marshmallow Man Stepped On Him.

    Date: 2006.07.19 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

    Guy walking down street before storm:The sky is apoco…apocalyp… I mean it looks like the sky in Ghostbusters.

    Outside the Guthrie
    Overheard by little old me.