Posts Tagged ‘politics’
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That Was Useful
Idiot Fratboy: Screw the two party system, man. I’m voting for Bill fucking Nader!
Minneapolis, VFW on Lyndale Ave
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Who Needs Research When You Have TV?
Woman to family at dinner: I’m not voting for Obama because he’s the anti-christ. (Family laughs, she’s offended) You really should respect people’s opinions. Besides, I saw it on Discovery Channel.
Plymouth, Noodles & Co.
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Let Us Know If That Makes You Feel Less Pathetic
Coworker #1: When John McCain wins the election, I’m going to go dance on North Side grave.
Coworker #2: What the hell does that mean?
Coworker #1: I don’t know, a grave of a poor person. Someone who’s poor?
Coworker #2: Wow. How do you even still have a job?Eden Prairie, Office
Overheard by Somebody fire this guy already. -
I Don’t Know What You’re Talking About
Girl smoking in alley: So, then he tells me, “Coleman’s an idiot, and that leaves me with Barkley or Franken; and I ain’t no pack of Camel Crushes, ma’am.”
Minneapolis, 3rd & E. Hennepin
Overheard by if only elections were as simple as menthol or no…. -
So Young
Teenage girl #1: Who are you voting for?
Teenage girl #2: Obama. What about you?
Teenage girl #1: Girl, you know I can’t vote. I’ve got felonies and shit!
Teenage Girl #2: Oh.Minneapolis, Hennepin Ave. and Lake St.
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Is There A Drop Off Spot For That?
Woman #1: Sarah Palin is the most anti-woman woman I’ve ever seen.
Woman #2: Yeah, I know. She just needs to turn in her uterus.Saint Paul, Coffeeshop
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How To Lose Friends And Alienate People
Colorist to client: So, you’re voting for Sarah Palin, right?
Minneapolis, Beauty Room salon spa
Overheard by you bet i’m not. -
We Only Have A Few Million More To Address
Target Guy #1: Sarah Palin. Rowr!
Target Guy #2: Yes?
Target Guy #1: She’s hot!
Target Guy #2: Nah, she’s so stupid she’s ugly.
Target Guy #1: Oh. Yeah, you’re right.Plymouth, SuperTarget
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Showing Support
Large women pushing stroller: Al Franken. (pauses for a wide-smile) You son of a bitch.
MN State Fair outside the Franken Booth
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Off To A Good Start
Woman #1: So, I was watching the Democratic National Convention last night…
Woman #2: Oh, is that here?Saint Paul, Women’s restroom just a few block from where the RNC will be next week…
Overheard by Amazed and saddened. -
That’s How You Get To The Front Row
White girl: I wish I had an Obama t-shirt to wear tonight. (pause) Although I’m sure if I brought a black friend it’d be just the same.
U of M east bank
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I’m No Pundit, But…
Loud Somali man talking on cellphone: I support John McCain. I want him to kill all Chinese.
#5 Bus
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It Really Is
Young Caucus Goer Supporting Obama after waiting in line for over an hour: This is really exciting… in a boring sort of way.
6-4 Precinct/St. Stephens School
Overheard by obamaniac. -
That’s Clearly An Oversight
Loud man asking a question about a proposed resolution: I just don’t get it. Isn’t that against Capitalism?
Quiet man (answering politely): It may be, but Capitalism isn’t guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
DFL Caucus in Mpls
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It’s For The Best Then
High school teacher to student: Hey, John. You going to caucus tonight to be part of the democratic process?
John: No. I’m a Republican.
Eagan High School
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Beer Pong Is More Satisfying
Pseudo Political Frat Boy#1: Where is she? Is she coming?
Pseudo Political Frat Boy#2: No. She went to play beer pong.
Pseudo Political Frat Boy#1: She went to play beer pong instead of Caucusing?
Pseudo Political Frat Boy#2: Yup. Beer pong is the American Way, much more than Caucusing.
Plymouth Congregational Caucus
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After 5 Drinks, I Can Talk To Any Potato
Early 20s girl, about soon-to-be ex-husband: He’s like a potato. He can be all warm and stuff, but you can’t really have a conversation with him, you know?
Friend: (nods)
Highland Park Middle School – during Caucus
Overheard by Friend of the Dems. -
Truth
Republican: Which line is this?
Democrat: DFL. The Republicans are downstairs.
Republican: Oh. I should have known, your line has all the good-looking people in it.
Jefferson School caucus
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Celebrity Edition!
Scarlett Johansson: Vagina Night at the Cave? What have I gotten myself into?
reading Vagina Monologues poster next to Obama Caucus poster – Carleton College
Overheard by This could get interesting.
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