Young blonde on cell: Dad, there’s no butchers on Oxford Street. It’s all gay bars and kebab shops.
Sydney
Australia
Archive for the ‘On the phone’ Category
I Can’t Understand Why It’s Illegal!
Big dude on phone: Yeah, I am feeling better… I woke up at four a.m. this morning, but it’s okay — I’m taking that euthanasia stuff and it seems to be helping.
Tram, Victoria Street
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
Overheard by: Louise
Same to You, with the Herpes and Fruit Flies
Chick on cell: Okay, good luck with the bees and good luck with the scoliosis.
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…Without My French Maid Outfit On!
Man on cell: I can’t dust your house today, I’m dusting Amanda’s. (pause) No, I’m dusting yours tomorrow. (very long pause) Well, then I don’t know why I’m carrying around this dust-rag, I feel silly!
7‑Eleven
Dallas, Texas
Overheard by: Madeline
What’s This Baby Poking Out of Me?
Girl on cell: I can’t tell if I’m losing weight from softball or gaining weight from being hungry all the time.
Hartford, Connecticut
Overheard by: Claire
So There Are Only a Few Girls He Can Physically Have Sex With
20-ish girl on cell: No, he’s not gay! He’s just really, really tall…
Marietta, Georgia
Overheard by: Sidlee
Maybe Just Take It to a George Clooney Movie
Girl on cell: We’re going to vibe her vagina. Well, not vibe it.
San Francisco, California
Overheard by: K
That Would Be a Great Name for a Stripper.
Guy on phone: It’s not just all about marzipan!
London
England
Overheard by: K
The Founder Of IHOP Was Just a Kid with a Dream
Teen on cell: If you can flip it, you deserve to flip it. If it’s flippable, I’m flippin’ it.
Grand River Avenue
Michigan
Can They Still Call It Martha Stewart Living?
Girl on cell: Wait… Wait! You’re telling me she’s not a zombie? You mean she’s actually dead?
Emory College
Atlanta, Georgia
Overheard by: Zack
