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.

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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!!!

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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11th February 2008

It’s Not Too Late To Send Her Back

Little girl running and yelling: Daddy, you’re OLD!

Skyway by IDS

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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