So Why Do They Worship Brooke Shields?

Teen girl: Have you noticed that he's getting gayer by the minute? I swear he's getting gayer and gayer–and his eyebrows are getting smaller and smaller.
Teen guy: Ah, yes. The all too telling gay-to-eyebrow ratio…

Olympia, Washington

Overheard by: ninita

Posted on April 2, 2023
Compare and contrast, Default, Girls, Guys, Questions, Sexuality, Teens, Washington

As Opposed to Those Infuriating Sign Language Songs

Hipster to friends: They have really cool songs, 'cause you can, like, listen to them.
Hipster friends: (nod and mutter in agreement)

Corner Brook
Newfoundland
Canadia

Posted on March 30, 2023
Canadia, Compare and contrast, Default, Hipsters, Music, Sensory experiences

I Stowed It in the Crawl-Space with Your Dignity

Mom: I don't wanna be finding knives in the lawn anymore!
20-year-old son: Where's my sword?

San Diego, California

Overheard by: tab

Posted on March 30, 2023
California, Default, Guys, Moms, Questions, Violence, Weirdness

Elmer and Mrs Fudd Are Justifiably Proud of Their Daughter

PSU freshman (attempting to flirt): Wow, that’s an amazing accent! Is it British?
Cute freshman who says Rs like Ws: Actually, it’s a speech impediment.

http://overheardinpdx.blogspot.com/2008/04/library-flirting.html

Overheard by: ellen

Posted on March 28, 2023
Compare and contrast, Default, Insults, Language barrier, Overheard in PDX, Questions, Students

…Instead Of Carrying Around This Scale Model

Mother to toddler daughter: Would you rather I just say “testicles”?

Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Overheard by: Brian

Posted on March 27, 2023
Balls, Default, Illinois, Kids, Moms, Offers and requests, Questions, Women

The Original Line at the End Of Gone with the Wind

Girl #1: I'm having the worst day today.
Girl #2: Yeah, it's a good thing I had sex yesterday. Otherwise, today would just be hell.

Seattle, Washington

Posted on March 25, 2023
Compare and contrast, Default, Girls, Gripes, Sex, Washington

Because I'd Be Happy to Give You a Guided Tour

Large middle-aged man with many teddy bears strapped to his fanny pack: Have you seen the penis worm?

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC

Overheard by: Hadn't seen it

Posted on March 24, 2023
Default, Guys, Insects, Penis, Questions, Washington, DC

The Sierra Club Got a Restraining Order Against Her

Woman #1: Hey! Look! Trees!
Woman #2: No, you can't get one. Not after you killed the last one we gave you.

De Anza Flea Market
Cupertino, California

Overheard by: shyinvisiblegirl

Posted on March 24, 2023
California, Death & dying, Default, Shopping, Stores, Weirdness, Women

For Those Who've Lost Theirs, We Offer Replacements for a Small Fee.

Male flight attendant: Ladies and gentlemen, we have finally arrived at a gate. Please make sure you have all your personal belongings before you disembark: iPods, cell phones, BlackBerrys, small pets, sweaters, sunglasses, and since we just came from Las Vegas, wedding rings. Make sure you get those back on folks.

Oakland Airport, California

Overheard by: kat

Posted on March 23, 2023
Airports & flights, California, Clothes, Default, Flight attendants, Gadgets, Guys, Offers and requests, Public transportation

They Later Stole the Cake

One of three bros, ordering a cake: And could you make it say, “Sorry we stole your car”?

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/473032303/a-bottle-of-grey-goose-will-work-so-much-better.html

Overheard by: cake fixes all problems.

Posted on March 22, 2023
Crimes, Default, Guys, Overheard in Minneapolis, Questions, Weirdness, Words

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