Blonde girl: I mean this in the nicest way possible, but she looks exactly like Chris Farley.
Brunette girl: Oh my gosh, you're so right! I can't believe I never noticed before!
Blonde girl: I know! But I totally mean it as a compliment.
--Nobu Restaurant, W 57th
Overheard by: sromeo
Archive for September, 2008
Does She Still Live in a Van Down by the East River?
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Every Brilliant Idea Has a Catch
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Poor Guy’s More of a Houndstooth Czech
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Not Really Overheard But Very Philadelphia…So It Counts
Monday, September 29th, 2008I Might Not Stop Drinking
Monday, September 29th, 2008Well I Am Begging with a Starbucks Cup
Monday, September 29th, 2008Tonight’s Movie: Crouching Cousins, Hidden Mommy
Monday, September 29th, 2008Am I the Only One Who Has Trouble Getting Off?
Monday, September 29th, 2008Nine Commercials Just Flashed Before My Eyes
Monday, September 29th, 2008Ditzy girl: Mom, they make this wonderbra in the pattern of my life.
Maplewood, Mall
You Both Should Read The Fail Blog
Monday, September 29th, 2008Girl (who kept saying “fail!” while watching the wave get started) as the wave closes in on our section: Oh my god! Here comes another wave. It’s the epitome of fail!
The Dome for the Twins final reg season game against the Royals
Overheard by Please don’t use “fail” as the noun in a prepositional phrase in casual conversation again.
Does This Still Pass As Impressing Women?
Monday, September 29th, 2008Jock student trying to impress the girls in his vehicle, to man on bike: Get a car, asshole!
Man on bike: I have one you lazy bastard!
Minneapolis, Dinkytown
Overheard by Nice Rebuttal!
What Are They Feeding These Kids?
Monday, September 29th, 2008Teen Girl (standing next to friend in the middle of the hallway): Don’t you just love standing here?
Friend: Yeah, I feel like I’m just sinking into the floor.
Teen Girl: I’M SLEEPING!
Plymouth, Wayzata High School
But You Do It So Well
Monday, September 29th, 2008Emo punk #1: Man, people don’t know. Beggin’ is, like, way harder than working, right? It’s not easy sitting out here begging and looking retarded and sh&t!
Emo punk #2: (nodding in agreement)
Uptown, in front of McDonalds
Overheard by Are you serious??
We Grew Closer That Day
Monday, September 29th, 2008College Bro to bro friend: Dude! One time I pissed the bed with my girlfriend in it! (laughing)
Minneapolis, Dinkytown
Overheard by let’s hope she dumped you.
And I LOVE IT
Monday, September 29th, 2008Elderly Lady #1: Do you still have the sweaty bed?
Elderly Lady #2: Yes!
St. Paul, outside Finnish Bistro
Overheard by neophyte cataloger.
This Works For Both Babies And Women
Monday, September 29th, 2008Male friend to a female friend: Yeah, I’ve found that when they start to get out of hand you just put a little whiskey on the nipple.
Metrodome
Overheard by Context, please?!
Will We Ever Know Why?
Monday, September 29th, 2008Young man on cell phone: I think I left mah teef in yo car.
St. Paul, Rice Street White Castle
Overheard by Slider Pilot.
That’s All They Need
Monday, September 29th, 2008Young kid at Twins game, when the Twins were losing: Mom, start a ruckus!
Metrodome
Overheard by me.
An OIM First
Monday, September 29th, 2008Moron Cell-mate watching Vikings game: That guys SUCKS! I could be a better quarterack with my DICK!
St. Peter, Nicollet County Jail
Overheard by D.R.B. Can’t wait to go home…
The Worst Porno Plot Ever
Monday, September 29th, 2008Male Student: …she bit off his genitals, and then a centipede crawled out of his mouth.
Female Student: (gasp)
MCTC
Overheard by Sandbox.
And the Sphinx Was Their Internet Cafe?
Monday, September 29th, 2008Think We Should Trade Pills?
Monday, September 29th, 2008When You’re Wearing That Corset and Thigh-High Boots
Monday, September 29th, 2008Oh, Crap–It’s Spurted All Over the Bag
Monday, September 29th, 2008Woman #1, with water bottle in paper bag: I don't understand why they gave me a bag. What's the point of putting just a water bottle in a bag?
Woman #2: You should've just told them you didn't want one.
Woman #1: Yeah, but I didn't notice until he put it in.
(pause, then both women snicker)
--Elevator, 8th Ave
Overheard by: Mariah