15th
July
2008
Destined For Stardom
Dude #1: Bobby McFahrenheit; that would be a good rapper name, right?
Dude# 2: Yeah, man. But how would you rap over that track?
Dude #1: I don’t know man, but it sounds good in my head.
Dude #2: It does?
Dude #1: Mmm-hmmm.
Dude #2: (pause) Let me hear a little of it.
Skyway by Macy’s at lunchtime
Overheard by i wanna hear it too.
tags: minneapolis , skyway |
27th
June
2008
The Weirdest Part Is She Has A Daughter
Woman #1: So, I heard you are going to be a grandma.
Woman #2: Yep, in September and November.
Woman #1: I didn’t know you had more than one kid.
Woman #2: I don’t.
Woman #1: Errrrr…
Skyway Downtown St. Paul
Overheard by Awkward!!!
tags: downtown , skyway , st paul |
23rd
May
2008
It’s Better Than Being One
Fit woman, to unfit woman: I’ve seen her, we’ve showered several times, of course. And she has no ass. NO ass. (wildly gesturing)
5th Street Towers Skyway, Downtown Mpls
Overheard by I bet pants shopping is difficult.
tags: minneapolis , skyway |
21st
May
2008
Put Up The Borders!
Guy #1 (discussing upcoming fishing trip): Don’t forget to bring your passport.
Guy #2: That’s right! Canada’s a foreign country now.
Minneapolis Skyway
Overheard by gerbil.
tags: minneapolis , skyway |
12th
May
2008
I Think It’s Been Proven How Easy That Can Be
20-something female suit to a 20-something male suit: There’s probably some real easy technique we can use… like mind games.
Minneapolis skyway
tags: minneapolis , skyway |
8th
May
2008
Have You Never Seen A Single Movie?
Two guys walking: Okay, we both know I married a complete bitch, but what am I going to do?
Minneapolis Skyway
Overheard by Lucie.
tags: minneapolis , skyway |
9th
April
2008
He’s Not Creepy
Guy in suit (to other guy in suit): Personally, I’d go for the cheerleader on top.
Gaviidae skyway
Overheard by choking on my latte.
tags: downtown , minneapolis , skyway |
29th
March
2008
Mmm… Cheese
Open-Minded Woman: We all ignore Velveeta because we grew up with it; it’s like we don’t even think about it anymore.
Unfortunate friend: Yeah.
Open-Minded Woman: I mean, if Velveeta were something from some other society I think we would all look at it as something special.
Skyway between Macy’s/IDS
Overheard by Re-thinking Velveeta.
tags: downtown , minneapolis , skyway |
26th
March
2008
Stepping On All Those Cracks Is Paying Off
Mom: Your father’s at work. I left work early because my back hurts very, very much.
Enthusiastic 4 year old son: Yes!
Skyway
Overheard by Not that mean as a kid.
tags: kids , moms , skyway |
9th
March
2008
They Have The Scariest Burritos Ever
Thirty something: Yeah, I am afraid of Chipotle, too.
St. Paul skway
Overheard by Model UN.
tags: chipotle , skyway , st paul |
13th
February
2008
…You’re Still Here
Businesswoman: So, are you out for lunch?
Businessman: Yep.
Businesswoman: Out meeting your mistress?
Businessman: Well, you’re here.

Skyway
Overheard by JfA.
tags: skyway |
11th
February
2008
It’s Not Too Late To Send Her Back
Little girl running and yelling: Daddy, you’re OLD!

Skyway by IDS
tags: skyway |
8th
February
2008
Well, That’s A New One
Loud woman (to friend): No, she’s not Somalian, she’s just pregnant.

Skyway entrance to downtown Target
Overheard by uhhhh.
tags: downtown , skyway , target |
28th
January
2008
There’s More?
Woman: Wow! You can see the whole city from here.

The Skyway over Hennepin Ave
Overheard by … If by city you mean part of Hennepin Ave, then yes.
tags: hennepin , skyway |
25th
January
2008
To Mask The People Smell?
Pretty blonde making a disgusted face: I hate people smell.
Suburban mom with family: I knew I should’ve brought my trail mix

In the crowded skyway after the Timberwolves Game on Jan. 23.
Overheard by Don’t they serve food at the game?
tags: skyway , sports , timberwolves |
26th
December
2007
Model Glue Is Bad, Too
Power-walking 30-something woman speaking to her companions: She needs a hobby. Well… she has a hobby, which is smoking, but that’s not good for you.

50 South Sixth Skyway, Minneapolis
Overheard by Confused about the fine line between habit and hobby.
tags: minneapolis , skyway |
20th
December
2007
People Still Read Cosmo?
Young Professional to another: You know you can never be friends after you put it in your mouth.

Downtown Skyway System
Overheard by GreasyMittens.
tags: downtown , skyway |
15th
December
2007
And Then?
Balding man in sweater: I went down to Mankato to play football. Got the shit kicked outta me. Went to join the Coast Guard…

Skyway, north of Baker bldg.
Overheard by sxoidmal.
tags: skyway |
27th
November
2007
Where Can I Get One?
Businesswoman: How can you not know when you’re beatboxing out loud? That’s the weirdest tic I’ve ever heard.

Skyway
Overheard by JfA.
tags: skyway |
13th
November
2007
Why Nobody Comes To The Trust Building Exercises
Woman to coworker as they approach elevator: Heart attack? Well, was it a real heart attack or one of her ‘anxiety attacks’?

Skyway, US Bank Plaza
Overheard by Probably Just Seeking Attention.
tags: skyway |