…While Making Waffles with the Other

Woman to man: I mean, you could have masturbated with one arm, come on.

UMass
Massachusetts

Posted on December 23, 2008
Body parts, Default, Massachusetts, Masturbation, Weirdness, Women

Michael Encounters Darth Tater

Girl to friends, walking through produce section: I have never felt so threatened by produce in all my life.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/407666795/how-do-you-think-the-banana-feels.html

Overheard by: laurel.

Posted on December 23, 2008
Compare and contrast, Default, Feelings, Friends, Girls, Overheard in Minneapolis, Threats, Weirdness

Only If Mom Stops Using the Cucumber For…You Know.

Father to four-year-old: Stop spanking the eggplant!

Portland, Oregon

Overheard by: Kay

Posted on December 23, 2008
Dads, Default, Fruit, Offers and requests, Oregon, Violence, Weirdness

A Portrait of the Archaeologist as a Young Boy

Boy in restroom: Mommy, what's this box for?
Mom: Oh, that's for…Kleenex.
(squeaking sound as boy opens sanitary napkin disposal box)
Boy: Well, then mommy, what's this?
Mom: That's not for little boys! Ew!

Moncton
Canadia

Posted on December 22, 2008
Canadia, Default, Guys, Health & Hygiene, Kids, Moms, Questions, Restroom

I Just Hadn't Met the Right Transsexual

Store clerk: Oh yeah, karaoke. I used to be totally into that shit back when I was gay.

The Video Underground
Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Sam

Posted on December 22, 2008
Compare and contrast, Default, Employees, Massachusetts, Memory lane, Music, Sexuality, Stores

They Keep a Lot on the Down Low

Guy: I have a lot of respect for icebergs. They're not trying to show off or anything.

http://www.overheardatmcgill.com/archives/2008/09/25/bill-oreilly-claims-arctic-breaking-up-just-for-the-hell-of-it/

Overheard by: aylmer

Posted on December 22, 2008
Default, Feelings, Geography, Guys, Overheard at McGill, Weirdness

Turns Ordinary Clothes Into an Ensemble

Gay man on cell in big crowd: Where are you? I'm wearing a gray sweater, a black jacket, and a faggy scarf. A really faggy fag scarf.

Nuit Blanche
Toronto
Canadia

Posted on December 21, 2008
Canadia, Clothes, Default, On the phone, Queers, Questions, Sexuality, Words

Which Is Why I'm Taking This Class

Cute, innocent-looking college girl on cell: And, well, I guess I just don't think I know enough about porn to make a well-informed decision!

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted on December 21, 2008
Default, Feelings, Michigan, On the phone, Porn, Sorority types

Now He'll Turn This Into a Song and Record It in Eight Languages

Woman (talking on the phone about a friend): She's happy as a clam since she had her uterus removed…
Husband (in the background): Happy as a clam without a uterus.
Woman: (glaring at him, keeps talking)
Husband: Happy as a clam without a uterus!

Dresden, New York

Overheard by: Rachel Bz.

Posted on December 20, 2008
Compare and contrast, Couples, Default, Guys, Happiness, Health & Hygiene, New York, Uterus, Weirdness, Women, Words

Let's See If She'll Be Trying with You After This

Cute chick in line: Oh! I want Haribo gummi bears! I need a snack to study effectively. There are lots of things I don't do effectively without snacking.
Boyfriend: Maybe you should try snacking next time we have sex. You know, maybe a little popcorn…a candy bar…
Cute chick: Are you saying my sex isn't effective? Well, maybe there won't be a next time.
Boyfriend: You know, you're not responding very well to constructive criticism. The solution is to keep trying, not to give up.

CVS
University City, Philadelphia

Overheard by: justtryingtowaitinline

Posted on December 20, 2008
Advice, Compare and contrast, Couples, Default, Education, Girls, Guys, Insults, Pennsylvania, Sexuality, Stores, Wishes

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