Animals

Biology professor: So how would you go about getting two and a half humps on a camel? It's very important, we need to do that.

Memorial University
St. John's, Newfoundland
Canadia

Overheard by: Mel

Guy on cell: No way — I left my dog in the car. I don’t perform in front of animals!

http://overheardatcornell.blogspot.com/2007/03/overdue-posting-new-blog-sweet.html

Overheard by: sara

Loudmouthed breakfast patron: I’m not trying to be rude or anything, but what if you keep kosher and someone, like, brings a pig to your house? Like, what do you do with their pet pig?

Toast Two
Chicago, Illinois

Overheard by: Paul

Biology prof: So the dinosaurs were eating all the iridium poisoned plants, and dying of drug overdoses. That's why you find them in all these weird positions, they were having bad trips and just… dying.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Overheard by: Danielle

20-something girl: If anyone ever punches me, all of the turtles in western Pennsylvania will get together, form a giant stack, and bite that person.
20-something guy: Wow. Like Voltron?
20-something girl: Why did I marry you?
20-something guy: *Because* I say things like that.
20-something girl (sighing): Yeah, you're right.

Walnut St
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Biology teacher: Parvo disease is a disease in mammals that can be fatal; squirrels, cats and dogs can all get it.
Kid, whispering quietly to himself: Ruff! Ruff ruff! Kaboom!

Florida

Man #1: I know this is stupid, but are buffalo extinct?
Man #2: No, they used to be.

Austin, Texas

Teacher: See, adjectives are boring old turtles.
Students: Uhhh.
Teacher: But participles are like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Marshall High School
Virginia

Overheard by: amused student….

Woman on cell: No no no…I haven't been doing much shopping at all. The only thing I've bought is a fur dog collar. It was only $300!

Park City, Utah

Woman on cell: I saw the most adorable little cheetah, so I bought it for her. You know, I am the one who assigns personalities to all her animals. We have a ritual.

3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica, California