Technically, I Don't Even Think I'm in That Class

Girl #1: And everyone was like, “What? This isn't what was on the study sheet! This test is unfair! We're so confused!”
Girl #2: Oh, wow. Were you confused, too?
Girl #1: No, I didn't look at the study sheet. I went downstairs and drank a bottle of wine with you.

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Posted on December 12, 2008
Colleges & Universities, Compare and contrast, Default, Drinking & drunks, Education, Girls, Gripes, Pennsylvania, Questions

Even When You've Got Steak at Home, Sometimes You Go Out for a Cheeseburger

Classics professor: Yeah, Zeus liked to turn into animals in order to get some. Hey, I just study it; I don't justify it.

Memorial University
St. John's, Newfoundland
Canadia

Overheard by: Mel

Posted on December 12, 2008
Animals, Books, Canadia, Colleges & Universities, Compare and contrast, Default, Education, Religion, Sexuality, Teachers

A Lot Of People Were Misinformed About the McCain/Palin Ticket

20-something #1: So are they good for each other?
20-something #2: Yeah, you know, he's all wacky-o and she's like a scientist.
20-something #1: Oh, I see.

Thunder Bay
Ontario
Canadia

Posted on December 12, 2008
Canadia, Compare and contrast, Default, Questions, Relationships

But I Love It As a Band Name

Jock in business attire #1: Islamic golf carts.
Jock in business attire #2: Sick, dude. Sick.

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Overheard by: taylor

Posted on December 11, 2008
Colleges & Universities, Default, Geography, Jocks, Religion, Suits, Washington, DC, Weirdness

Is What I Tell Myself Every Night, Cold and Alone in Bed

American physics lecturer: There's no shame in being fond of Star Trek.

University of Auckland
New Zealand

Posted on December 11, 2008
Default, Dorks, Geeks & Nerds, Feelings, New Zealand, Teachers, TV shows

Toaster Strudel Is My Religion

40-something tourist woman: But is it beneficial for your toaster?
40-something tourist woman #2: Umm…do I really have to answer that?

Underground Mall
Montreal, Canadia

Overheard by: Yes, yes you do.

Posted on December 11, 2008
Canadia, Default, Food, Malls, Offers and requests, Questions, Technology, Tourists, Women

Would You Just Rob the Fucking Bank, Already?

Bank teller: (nods)
Customer: People have forgotten how to praise the Lord!
Bank teller: (nods)
Customer: Don't complain that you can't find a job! Praise god that there are jobs!

Bank of America
Palm Harbor, Florida

Overheard by: Serena H.

Posted on December 10, 2008
Compare and contrast, Customers, Default, Employees, Florida, God, Jobs & Careers, Religious fanatics

…Than a Cocktail Weenie

Sex ed teacher: Now, before I start this class, all of you remember that my penis is bigger.

Australia

Overheard by: Not so sure…

Posted on December 10, 2008
Australia, Compare and contrast, Default, Education, Guys, Penis, Teachers, Weirdness

When He Said “Yes,” You Knew He Was a Terrorist and You Had to Defend Yourself

Girl #1: I love how every time I make a scenario where I'm around Stephen I scream in his face and force him to be sexual with me. Except for that time I rubbed against him in a non-sexual way to cure any illnesses I have.
Girl #2: There was that time you stabbed him in the thigh too.
Girl #1: Really? Why did I do that?
Girl #2: You just wanted to know his dog's name and if he likes pita bread.
Girl #1: Ohhh…yeah.

Asheville, North Carolina

Overheard by: Amanda

Posted on December 10, 2008
Animals, Default, Food, Girls, Names, North Carolina, Relationships, Sexuality, Violence, Weirdness

As Demonstrated in The Rise and Rise Of the Roman Empire

Mom with two kids getting on escalator: Tommy, do you know what this is called? This is an escalator.
Tommy: Escalator.
Mom: Do you know what the opposite of “escalate” is?
(Tommy remains silent)
Mom: Elevate!

Airport
Atlanta, Georgia

Posted on December 9, 2008
Airports & flights, Compare and contrast, Default, Georgia, Guys, Kids, Moms, Questions, Words

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