I Said It Smells Like Tacos, Not Shit

Gray-haired lady: It smells like tacos in here.
Older blue-haired lady, gesturing toward Latino family several feet away: I think it's those people over there.

Metropolitan Airport
Detroit, Michigan

Posted on August 14, 2009
Airports & flights, Compare and contrast, Food, Michigan, Old folks, Sensory experiences, Stupidity, Women

So Smuggle Something Spreadable, Like Whipped Cream.

Flight attendant, describing Australia's quarantine practices: And if you do not declare any foodstuff and you get caught you may face on-the-spot fines, or prostitution.

Flight to Sydney, Australia

Overheard by: Erik

Posted on July 12, 2009
Airports & flights, Australia, Crimes, Flight attendants, Food, Sex

…If It Were Spelled with a Silent T.

Teenager: Hey, which terminal is baggage claim?
Airport employee: Terminal T.
Teenager: Wait…which one?
Airport employee: Terminal T. “T” as in “Charlie.”

JFK Airport
New York City, New York

Overheard by:

Posted on July 9, 2009
Airports & flights, Employees, Names, New York, Public transportation, Questions, Stupidity, Teens, Words

The Desire to Flee Rochester Will Overpower Anything

Woman on PA system: Attention. Please disregard the call for wheelchair assistance at gate A-5. Repeat: there is no wheelchair needed at gate A-5. It's a miracle!

Airport
Rochester, New York

Overheard by: Patty Astrolabe

Posted on July 1, 2009
Airports & flights, Health & Hygiene, Magic, New York, Public transportation, Weirdness, Women

QED, Girlfriend

Young woman #1: How much time do I waste studying that I could be working out?
Young woman #2: I'd rather be skinny than smart.

Logan Airport
Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on June 14, 2009
Airports & flights, Compare and contrast, Default, Education, Health & Hygiene, Jobs & Careers, Massachusetts, Women

All Children Left Behind Will Be Used As Slaves

Flight attendant, during speech: There is also an overhead call button, that if you misuse, will eject you from the aircraft.

Flight go Los Angeles, California

Overheard by: Hikari

Posted on May 4, 2009
Airports & flights, California, Compare and contrast, Default, Flight attendants, Public transportation, Weirdness

Like Babies Do

Writer: That guy is so small he could get a job as a stunt midget.
Illustrator: Is that a real profession? I would have thought they did their own stunts.

Greenville Airport
Texas

Overheard by: Mike

Posted on April 25, 2009
Airports & flights, Compare and contrast, Default, Employees, Jobs & Careers, Questions, Texas

And Playing with Myself a Little

Pilot, during severely delayed flight: This is your pilot speaking, no word from air traffic control, but I just wanted to let you know…that I'm thinking of all of you.

Runway
Miami International Airport, Florida

Overheard by: Chelsea