Posts Tagged ‘maple grove’
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The Reds Are Taking Up Too Much Space In My Toy Box
5th/6th grade boy: I’ll sure be glad when the wine cellar is finished.
2nd boy: Me, too.Maple Grove, Ski trip bus on way back from Trollhaugen
Overheard by Me too kid, me too. -
I Forgot Them At Home
Female voice behind bookshelf: Okay, now, let me see your balls.
Maple Grove, Borders Bookstore
Overheard by Really Hoping She’s Talking About Toys… -
It’s In The ‘Summer Reading’ Aisle
8-year-old boy speaking to librarian: Do you have Glenn Beck ‘Arguing with Idiots’?
Maple Grove, Public Library
Overheard by God, help us all. -
My Favorite Conflict Resolution
Mom to 5-year-old son about his baby teethers: Stop putting those things all over your arms; you’re freaking people out.
Son: You’re freaking ME out!
Mom: We won’t be able to shop here again unless we bring these ladies some booze.Maple Grove, Little Feet Children’s Shoes
Overheard by worker who would gladly accept that offer. -
Do You Give Bulk Discounts?
Chipper cashier: Oh, I like cats. Do you have a kitty?
Crusty old man with large bag of cat food: Yeah. 39 of them.Maple Grove, Super Target
Overheard by No matter how hard Maple Grove tries to be Edina or Eden Prairie… -
You’ll Have To Ask Him
Five-year-old girl to Mom: Is Valentine’s Day when the Easter Bunny comes?
Maple Grove, Target Valentine’s Section
Overheard by Dreaded girl. -
Adding “Healthy Self Esteem” To The Things I’m Thankful For
Blonde Girl, about upcoming holidays: I’m not going to not eat the things I like, I’m just going to throw up.
Maple Grove, Noodles & Company
Overheard by Stunned. -
We’d Be Great Friends
Customer, having just purchased a small item: I don’t need a bag, I can just stick this in my purse. Save a bag. (laughs)
Cashier: You can now sleep better knowing you’ve done such a great thing!
Customer: No, the red wine will do that for me.Maple Grove, Ulta
Overheard by I want wine… -
I Can Only Think Of One Thing At A Time
Teenage girl #1, complaining to her friend about her sore legs: Seriously, I feel like my body is rising up against me or something.
Teenage girl #2: I thought that only happened with guys.
(awkward silence)
Teenage girl #1: Did you seriously just say that?Maple Grove, Arbor Lakes
Overheard by: Yes. Yes she did. -
Neither Is Leeann Chin
Semi-drunk fellow: Yeah! And that stupid chick tried to tell me that Leeann Chin was her aunt!
Semi-drunk friend: Well, you believed her, didn’t you?
Semi-drunk fellow: NO! I pretended to so I’d get some. I mean, she isn’t even Asian!Maple Grove, house party
Overheard by Leeann’s chin. -
Don’t Fear Their Inevitable Takeover
20-something girl to friends: You know what I discovered the other day? I hate monkeys! I was watching “30 Rock” and they had a pet monkey on there and I was just like, “Oh my gosh, I HATE him!”
Maple Grove, church parking lot
Overheard by And I always thought monkeys were funny. -
Need Salt?
Mom to her 2 yr old son: Eating a piece of railroad and carrying a dog by its tail. You know how to live. Good times.
Maple Grove, Little Feet Childrens Shoes
Overheard by This isn’t surprising when you work here… -
I Know Because I Heard A Grown Up Say It
Elementary aged know-it-all girl: You know, I’d have voted for McCain if it weren’t for Sarah Palin. She was his biggest downfall.
Elementary smart-ass boy: Kaylee, you’re not old enough to vote. Get over it.Maple Grove, Maple Grove High School
Overheard by From the Mouths of Babes. -
Their Introduction To Politics Is Not Going So Well
Young girl in pigtails: I’m a democrat like my mom. Franken is amazing, and I know he is going to win.
Young boy with mullet: Dude, none of us are democrat. We all like Coleman.
Young girl in pigtails: But Coleman is a Jew!
Young boy: Shut up, so is Franken.
Young girl in pigtails: Then, why does any of it matter?Maple Grove, Maple Grove High School
Overheard by Concerned Voter. -
They Just Don’t Make Them The Way They Used To
Adult woman #1: Where was it made?
Adult woman #2: Vietnam.
Adult woman #1: Those Vietnamese children don’t take any pride in their work.Maple Grove, JC Penney’s
Overheard by Just Looking. -
With A Hint Of Employee Dissatisfaction
Guy #1, walking into Wal-mart: Do you smell that?
Guy #2: Smell what?
Guy #1: The smell of poverty.Maple Grove, Wal-mart
Overheard by the Scent of Savings -
Add This To The List Of Words We Need To Retire
Middle aged woman, inspecting a new 10 dollar bill: We the people. Yeah, WE the people are living an Obamanation. Oh, did I just say that out loud? (walks away)
Maple Grove, Ulta
Overheard by I’m thinking she voted for McCain. -
This Just In From The Land Of “Haven’t Learned The Hard Way Yet”
50 yr old meathead I share a cubicle with (on the phone): I was so wasted, and was driving this girl home from the bar and we almost got into an accident. That would be bad. (pause) Not only would we both get injured, but I would for sure get a DUI!
Maple Grove, my cubicle
Overheard by annoyed co-worker. -
Christmas Is A Blast! (Ba Dum Dum)
Girlfriend to her boyfriend: Oh, and by the way my brother just told me to remind you that he has his shotgun in the house.
Friend to Boyfriend: Doesn’t that worry you that her brother feels the need to remind you he has a gun?
Boyfriend: Not really, she has her own!Maple Grove, Bonfire
Overheard by well thats good to know. -
Pay Attention, Activists!
Woman to daughter: You know, I’m just about ready to get an Obama sign to put in the yard or something!
Maple Grove, Byerly’s parking lot
Overheard by rachel.
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