Oooh, Lick Your Lips While You Say That!

Drunk girl #1: (blows kiss to construction worker)
Drunk girl #2: You *so* just made his day!
Construction worker: Slut.

Exhibition Street
Melbourne, Australia

In Case You Were Wondering

American construction worker: See, you escaped communism. All I ever did was join the disco demolition night at Comisky park.
Polish construction worker: I didn’t escape communism, I got kicked out. Big difference.

Chicago, Illinois

She’s the Worst Boss Ever

Hardhat telling story in falsetto voice: Leave me alone! I have a million things on my mind! [Switching to own voice] I’m like, ‘We haven’t had sex in weeks!’

Boston, Massachusetts

I’ll Research It and Get Back to You

White construction worker: What was the name of Speedy Gonzales’ cousin? The slow one…
Mexican construction worker: Why?
White construction worker: Because I want to start calling you that…

Hamilton Street
http://overheardinphilly.blogspot.com/2007/03/too-stupid-to-be-racist.html

Overheard by: slowpoke rodriguez

I’ve Mastered “Fabulous,” But I’m Still Working on Three Snaps in Z‑Formation

Construction worker #1: So, Lou, how’s that gay thing going for you?
Construction worker #2: Goin’ pretty good, Al, goin pretty good.

West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Overheard by: keeeeem

Maybe British Pizza.

Construction worker eating pizza: So basically, pizza is just glorified cheese on toast.

Hatton Garden
London
England

Overheard by: Katy Out To Lunch

And Their Well-Tempered Claviers

White construction worker yelling into house under construction: Hey Miguel, what are you listening to in there?
Miguel, yelling back: Bach’s Goldberg Variations.
White construction worker, muttering: Crazy Mexican drywallers.

Longmont, Colorado

Overheard by: Landscaper

…Bad Ones

Lazy construction worker: Watch out, that stuff is hot!
Busy construction worker: It’s okay, my fingers are used to the heat. I used to have habits.

Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Kendra

…Unless You’re Ready to Make the Commitment Once and for All.

Construction worker #1, singing: I’m not talking ’bout moving in…
Construction worker #2: Shut the fuck up already!

Thibodaux, Louisiana

…Let Me Hear the Rest Of That

Jailbait to friends: I just hate being handled, you know?
Giggly friend: Ew!
Jailbait: No, I mean, like… (trails off)
Construction worker, softly, to himself: Oh please, god…