And Maybe Some Of Those Flying Pigs We've Been Hearing So Much About

American tourist to friends: I hope this park has shade and air conditioning.

Barcelona
Spain

Overheard by: Kate

Posted on March 4, 2009
Default, Spain, Technology, Tourists, Weather, Wishes

Just-Kidding-napping Is Still Illegal

Marathon runner: Do you suppose that if I grab that kid and take off running, that his parents would pay more attention to him? But then again, what do I do? Drop him off and say “just kidding”?

Pearl Street
Boulder, Colorado

Posted on March 3, 2009
Colorado, Default, Family ties, Guys, Kids, Questions

This'll Continue Until You Whack the Sides Of Their Heads

Woman: Olivia likes beans.
Older woman: Who likes beans?
Woman: Olivia.
Older woman: What about 'er?
Woman: She likes beans.
Older woman: Who likes beans?
Woman (exasperated): Olivia!

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Overheard by: I also like beans

Posted on March 3, 2009
Default, Food, Names, Old folks, Questions, Virginia, Women

We Smoke It Over the Smoldering Corpses Of Our Enemies

Guy giving out samples: Free sausage! Try some local sausage for free! Made right here in Seattle, no preservatives!
(people walk right past stand without looking)
Guy, in same tone of voice: I will figure out where you live and burn down your houses! Free sausage! Try a sample!

Pike Place Market
Seattle, Washington

Posted on March 3, 2009
Compare and contrast, Condoms, Default, Employees, Food, Geography, Guys, Stores, Threats, Washington

Dog: Oh, No She Didn't!

Girl at bakery: Awwww…look at the puppy! Well, I don't know, it could just be a multiracial dog.

Dupont Circle
Washington, DC

Posted on March 3, 2009
Animals, Compare and contrast, Default, Girls, Race, Stores, Washington, DC

Also the Difference Between the Middle Class and Everybody Else

Student: Hey there! How was your Thanksgiving?
Dining hall worker: Meh, I was pretty indifferent. At least I didn't get arrested.
Student: Oh…that's a good way to look at things.

Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington

Overheard by: its something to be thankful for

Posted on March 2, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Default, Employees, Food, Questions, Students, Washington, Weirdness

Like All Strippers

Teen #1: And we can decorate it!
Teen #2: With glitter and sparkles?
Teen #1: Gawd, you are like a deprived five-year-old.

Fullerton, California

Overheard by: Does glitter make you younger?

Posted on March 2, 2009
California, Compare and contrast, Default, Fashion, Kids, Questions, Teens

In Fairness, Condoms Make It Impossible to See With the Penis

Girl #1, with condom on hand: I don't know why men bitch about wearing these.
Girl #2: They say they don't feel “natural.”
Girl #1: Well, neither do my glasses, but I wear them 'cause I need to see.

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, Massachusetts

Posted on March 2, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Compare and contrast, Condoms, Default, Girls, Health & Hygiene, Massachusetts, Words

Until He Discovered Super Princess Peach

Flamboyant Starbucks supervisor: I call Princess Peach!
Amused female employee #1: Be gayer, dude.
Flamboyant Starbucks supervisor: That was it. I don't think I can get any gayer.
Amused female employee #2: Yeah, he just plateaued.

Ottawa
Canadia

Posted on March 1, 2009
Canadia, Compare and contrast, Default, Employees, Gays, Girls, Pop culture, Sexuality

Exactly What Jesus Said in the New Testament Director's Cut

Girl praying at roadside cemetery to boys whistling and yelling out of car window: For fucks sake! I'm trying to fucking pray here you motherfuckers!” (returns to praying).

Sandgate Cemetery
Newcastle
Australia

Posted on March 1, 2009
Australia, Compare and contrast, Default, Girls, Insults, Religion

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