Cab driver, ending phone call: That’s why you never marry a chick that’ll swallow for an extra $20. Can’t believe people like that are on Craigslist!
Boston, Massachusetts
Archive for the ‘On the phone’ Category
… Doug
Man on cell: So, are we seeing a chick flick tonight? … Am I gonna get any play afterwards? … Sweet, I’ll see you later.
http://www.overheardinminneapolis.com/2007/06/this_is_what_romantic_comedies.html
So Do We.
20-something girl on cell: I had the malpractice ball this last weekend. It was in the Weisman Museum… kind of lame, not a lot of space. (pause) But I didn’t bring a flask this year, so it was a little conservative, definitely a limited amount of alcohol. (pause) Are you going home for Passover? (pause) Oh my, are you converting? (pause) Yeah, I want to know what this whole Jerry Springer photo thing is all about.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/267290968/do-you-really.html
Overheard by: burrhead
…With the Red Carpet
Teenage girl on cell: I’m not saying that I want to be famous, I know not everyone can be famous, I’m just saying that’s the one thing I’ve always, like, aspired to, just a beautiful connection.
Huddersfield
England
I Can Always Count on You, Mom
Girl on cell: Did you write it on my Facebook? Was it perverted or mean? Yeah? Good.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canadia
New York Apartments Are Too Damn Small
Girl on phone: I mean, do you know how strange it feels to climb out of the bed of the guy you just hooked up with and then climb into bed with your brother?
Chinatown bus from New York City to Baltimore, Maryland
Alan Breaks Into a Chorus of “Gonna Floss Those Reds Right Out of My Lair”
Important looking man on cell: So, apparently, Georgia is being occupied by Russia. What this means to us is… Oooh! Toothbrushes!
Washington, DC
Overheard by: ak
I Can’t Believe You Missed Last Night’s 24!
Loud guy on cell: Where you at? Did you make the stop? He went to jail yesterday? What? What time did you get locked up? Damn!
McDonald’s, Illinois Center
Chicago, Illinois
For the Last Time, It Was a Freak Welding Accident!
Guy on cell: Yeah, I get scared when you turn out the lights. (pause) That’s not gay. (pause) It’s not gay when “turning out the lights” means putting your hands over my eyes while we’re test-driving a car that’s worth more than your sister’s gold plated vahjay!
George Mason University
Virginia
Overheard by: Your sister won
The Kids Flock to Her Slumber Parties for Her Mom’s Brownies
Chick on cell: Yeah, mom, listen: I’m trying to buy some weed. Yeah, I’ll call you back if I get any. Okay, love you too. Bye.
Downtown Crossing
Boston, Massachusetts
Overheard by: Adrienne
