Anthropology professor, about Jamestown colonists: So when the massacre of 1622 happened, people said “oh, you were all wearing clothing above your station and you weren't sober!” But come on, you can't live in Virginia without being drunk!
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Teenage girl walking with friends: Oh, she's pretty, I can be friends with her.
Denver, Colorado
Punk guy: Man, I hate all these suburban punks.
Dumb girl: “Suburban”? Is that even a word??
Toledo, Ohio
Overheard by: Audrey
Professor: Like, for example, my wife loves Everybody Loves Raymond. I think it's…well, I think it's the death of all art.
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
Blonde #1: Woaaaaah!
Blonde #2: What?
Blonde #1: Look! A black guy!
Blonde #2: Woaaah!
Valencia Mall, California
Overheard by: Tim
Four-year-old kid: Everything I touch dies.
Rest Stop
Connecticut
(a man and a woman are looking at a crib)
Woman: Look how pretty!
Man: But would you really be comfortable sleeping in that?
Furniture Store
Umea
Sweden
Overheard by: Johanna
Old man to group of kids: And then it turned into a he-she! (kids gasp)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Overheard by: paulyy
Girl: Mom, you have to buy me a book.
Mom: I just bought you beef jerky!
Escondido, California
Overheard by: Ciara & Eric
Four-year-old: I'm not here to make friends!
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Orlando, Florida
