Posts Tagged ‘on the phone’
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She’ll Need A Bigger Farm
Middle-aged guy on cell phone: She says she wants to do large animals.
MSP
Overheard by they never call back, though. -
These Dresses Just Don’t Know How To Merge
Woman on cell in a dressing room: I’ll be there in 10 minutes, the traffic is horrible right now!
Minneapolis, Opitz
Overheard by Julee B. -
Not Even The Internet Knows What That Means
Guy on cell phone: Well, if you’re going to live the Sauk Centre lifestyle you’re going to end up with… problems.
Chaska, Subway
Overheard by I had no idea there was such a thing. -
Can I Get A Refund?
Lady on phone: Hey Brian, I did your friend Bill.
St Louis Park, Office Building
Overheard by So you just come right out and say it huh? -
55 MPH Really Knocks Your Socks Off
20-something guy on his cellphone: It’s sweet, man. I’m on, like, a public transit bus. But a train. It moves really fast, yo.
Lightrail
Overheard by Did You Just Get Here? -
He Blames The Economy
20-something year old guy on cell phone: I’m kind of going on a date tonight. We’re going to go to SA to eat some hotdogs. Possibly make out in the carwash.
St. Paul, CVS
Overheard by I hope he was talking about me. -
We Know What It Means Anyway
Woman on cellphone: To verify, I had to ask her ethnicity, and she said, “I’m Lutheran.” In my head I think, “Uhhh,” but she’s 75 years old, so I guess that’s okay.
Edina, Centennial Lakes Office Park
Overheard by awkward. -
Today’s Theme Is “Complicated”
Girl on the phone: I’ll just go over there and smoke with him and then when I’m done I’ll come over and smoke with you.
Minneapolis, Northbound 19 bus
Overheard by That’s a lot of smokin. -
This Will Probably Work Out Well
Petite butch woman on cell phone: We’re not even together. You’re with someone else. And you have someone else on the side. Then you have me on the side, too.
Minneapolis, No. 6 Bus
Overheard by Buster-Buster. -
Worst Breakup Speech Ever?
New coworker on the phone to her boyfriend: Sexy is as sexy does, and I just don’t feel it. You don’t make my juices flow.
Minneapolis, office at the University of Minnesota
Overheard by Good to know. -
Except For The Bad Ones
20-something girl on cell phone: No mom, I can’t collect unemployment; I didn’t get laid off. (pause) It’s not unemployment. Teachers don’t work in the summer because there are no kids to teach.
Minneapolis, Spyhouse Coffee
Overheard by Maybe she could qualify as a bank for TARP funds? -
It Broke The Mirror
Guy on a phone conference: It was a knee jerk reflection.
Alexandria, in the office
Overheard by Someone who tried not to react to the stupidity with a knee jerk. -
Sure, Come On Over
Man talking on his phone to his doctor’s office: So, you said it’s how much to see the doctor? (pause) What do you mean it’s based on education? (pause) Do you have someone I could see who is maybe just thinking about going to medical school?
Bloomington, Green Mill
Overheard by He’s onto something. -
And Wednesdays Are The WORST
Guy on phone: Wow, is it Tuesday already? Hey, it’s better than Monday. Nothing’s worse than working on a Monday. Well, except coming in on Saturday. But I’d rather do that than Sunday. I’ve never liked working on Fridays either, but, what? Oh, yeah, you’re right, Thursdays suck too.
Chanhassen, office
Overheard by Can we agree all days suck to work? -
I’m Waiting For The Choo Choo Sound
Mid-30′s guy on cell phone: Yeah, I’m on some sort of subway thing. But it’s above ground.
Minneapolis, Light Rail
Overheard by You’re clearly not from here. -
The First Step Is Sharing Those Problems With The World
Lady on a bluetooth phone: Well, I think you need to change this attitude that you’re the only one with problems. It’s on YouTube, right?
Medina, at work
Overheard by wishing I could hear more and search for it… -
Which Half?
Middle aged woman, on the phone: I’m, like, half infected. (pause) No, I don’t think I have H1N1, but I WAS exposed and I’m half infected.
St Paul, Sitting on a chair in the Target entrance
Overheard by Gavin. -
Cabbage Would Work Better
Guy talking about poop: What are you doing? Oh, that’s interesting. Is it solid or gooey? Shall we call it soft serve then? I’m glad I can’t smell it. Aww yeah. You better prepare for battle. You could taste MINE by now. I’m going to go buy some blueberries.
6 bus going downtown
Overheard by 8AM is too early for this. -
You Lost Your Chance To Subtly Check Out His Ass
Woman on cell phone (as I ran past): Yeah, I see him. He runnin’ past me right now!
Minneapolis, Downtown (Hennepin & 4th St.)
Overheard by sxoidmal. -
The Criteria For Clearance Is Pretty Loose
Woman on cell phone: Those two are classified, but I’m gonna tell you anyway.
Minneapolis, Magers & Quinn, Uptown
Overheard by sxoidmal.
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