Isn't That a Phone?

Dude: Man, that guy is your exact twin! He's like your doppleberry or something!

Inaugural Concert
Washington, DC

Overheard by: DingleGanger

Posted on March 25, 2009
Compare and contrast, Default, Family ties, Guys, Washington, DC, Words

Then I Watched the Wheels in His Mind Go Round and Round

Woman to friend: He told me last night he had a baby girl named Traley. I asked him if that was short for trailer park.

Nashville, Tennessee

Posted on March 21, 2009
Default, Family ties, Names, Questions, Tennessee, Women

Like All Parents, We Were Hoping for a Little Lesbian

Seven-year-old-daughter: I'm sorry, daddy, but I love crafts!
Father: I know…can't you find another hobby?
Seven-year-old-daughter: No, daddy, it's going to be just like at camp!
Father: Yeah, your mother and I should have switched you at the hospital.

Michael's
Hamilton, New Jersey

Overheard by: Diana

Posted on March 19, 2009
Dads, Default, Family ties, Feelings, Girls, Guys, Kids, New Jersey, Questions

…And Light Green.

Dad: There are some things you can't discuss with girls. Like I would never tell your mom about the really weird-colored shit I had last night.
Preteen son: What color was it?
Dad: See, that's not the kind of question a girl would ask.

Northgate Mall
Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: Didn't want to hear it either

Posted on March 4, 2009
Dads, Default, Family ties, Guys, Kids, Malls, Poop, Questions, Tweens, Washington

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

Meet the Last Old-School Guy in San Francisco

Girl on phone: So she had the baby, and now she's getting married.
Random guy walking by: Strike that, reverse it.

SFSU
San Francisco, California

Overheard by: Veruca Salt

Posted on February 25, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Default, Family ties, Girls, Guys, Relationships, San Francisco, Words

Who Says Kids Today Have No Goals?

Student #1: So you're only taking three credit hours this semester?
Student #2: Yeah. I figure as long as I take at least one class, I can live at home and mooch off of my mother indefinitely.
Student #1: You dreamed it, saw it and are going for it. Awesome, dude.

UCF
Orlando, Florida

Posted on February 23, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Default, Family ties, Florida, Food, Questions, Students

Given the Way I Kept Shouting “Whore!” at Her

Girl on cell: Yeah, he was there, and he brought the girl he cheated on me with. (long pause) It made the family dinner a little awkward.

Michigan State University

Posted on February 22, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Default, Family ties, Food, Girls, Michigan, Weirdness

I Thought You Were Going to Say “Public Healthcare”

Seven-year-old girl: Daddy, do you know what stinks ?
Dad: No, what?
Seven-year-old girl: Dog farts.
Dad: Let's not talk about that here.

TJ Maxx
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Overheard by: A.Taylor

Posted on February 21, 2009
Animals, Dads, Default, Family ties, Girls, Guys, Kids, Michigan, Questions, Stores

Baby: Have You Seen the Crap They Call “Baby Books?”

One-year-old: Bah, bah, bah, bah, bah! (starts whimpering)
Mom: Yeah, it's hard being a baby, isn't it?

Coles Bookstore
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Canadia

Overheard by: girl in line

Posted on February 20, 2009
Age and ageing, Canadia, Default, Family ties, Moms, Questions, Stores, Women

Family ties