Compliments

Teen boy ordering sub, on cell: You like the way I say “delicious?”

Carson, California

Overheard by: I've heard it said worse

50-something woman to friend: She's got a phenomenal voice–when she sings, it's like she has gills instead of lungs.

http://www.violaraptor.co.uk/2007/12/quotebook-2007/

Overheard by: Raptor

Guy, about his job: Right now, we are working on a line where you can make a customized branded dildo to fit your needs.
Woman who just told everyone she is pregnant: That's fantastic!

City Vino Restaurant
Jersey City, New Jersey

Overheard by: entertained witness

Creepy lurky guy at bar (walking up and smelling girl sitting at table): Sorry y'all. Just smells really good.
Friend of girl (giving guy a dirty look): That was awkward.
Creepy lurky guy: Well, maybe you shouldn't be here then.
Friend of girl: Well, maybe you shouldn't be trying to smell us.

Blue Martini
Las Vegas, Nevada

Overheard by: Ariola

Girl #1: Do I look okay?
Girl #2: Yeah, you look cute.
Girl #1: Cute like you want to sleep with me?

http://www.overheardatmcgill.com/archives/2007/05/12/pushing-it/

Nervous tattooed boy: I mean, your face is really really beautiful, though.
Bored pretty girl, nodding: Yeah, that's true.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/469668093/keep-going.html

Overheard by: invisiblepilot

Ditzy woman: It would look more like Australia if it was an island, because Australia is an island… right?
Ditzy woman's daughter: I think that's the smartest thing that's ever been said in my presence.
Ditzy woman: Well, somebody in this family has to be brilliant.
Four-year-old boy: Dogs are kinda like vampires because they both have pointy teeth.

Harrisburg, Illinois

Middle-aged woman, to older woman: Those were some really good drugs!

Dunkin’ Donuts
University of Rhode Island

Whiny girl: My flight was canceled!
Friend: Oh, no! … Your hair looks great!

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

Overheard by: Paris

Girl, getting wash and cut: Then I was walking around for a few months without an elbow.
Stylist: Wow!
Girl: So finally in July they put my elbow back in.
Stylist: Well, that's good.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Overheard by: porkchop on a stick