But It Was Actually the Four Horsemen and Their Nasty, Old Apocalypse

Professor: I thought it was an “Oh my god, ponies!” moment.

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia

Overheard by: It had to be…

Posted on March 6, 2016
Animals, Colleges & Universities, Default, Feelings, Names, Teachers, Virginia, Words

No More Gene Kelly Movies for You, Young Man

Mom, walking in the rain: This is not good.
Four-year-old son: It’s nice!
Mom: It is not nice, what the hell?!

Springfield, Massachusetts

Posted on February 23, 2016
Compare and contrast, Feelings, Gripes, Guys, Kids, Massachusetts, Moms, Sensory experiences

They're Always Handy When You Can't Find a Bottle Opener

Girl: So what do you think about Daniel getting a makeover, Patrick?
Guy: I dig razor-sharp nipples.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Overheard by: Ben

Posted on February 20, 2016
Default, Feelings, Girls, Guys, Nipples, Questions, Utah

Dental Orgasms Are the Norm in Canadia

Kindly older woman on cell: No, no, no, ask him to be gentle, tell him it's your first time…it's beautiful. You're going to love it, Caroline. Okay, love you! Bye!

Vancouver
Canadia

Overheard by: Emma Middleton

Posted on February 15, 2016
Advice, Canadia, Compliments, Default, Feelings, Offers and requests, Old folks, Women

But How Do You Feel About It?

Gossip girl #1: Oh my god! Did I tell you that I got accepted for my exchange to Paris next year? I'm going second semester.
Gossip girl #2: Oh my god! That's amazing!
Gossip girl #1: Yeah, I'm really excited.
Gossip girl #2: That's so exciting!
Gossip girl #1: Yeah, it's gonna be amazing.
Gossip girl #2: That is so amazing.
Gossip girl #1: Yeah, I'm super excited!
Gossip girl #2: That is just so exciting!

VIA Train
Montreal to Toronto

Overheard by: The zoe

Posted on February 14, 2016
Canadia, Default, Education, Feelings, Geography, Girls, Questions, Train, Words

Disconcerting and Yet So Right

Middle-aged shopper: There’s something so disconcerting about being poked in the tits by a kitchen fork.

Edmonton
Alberta
Canadia

Overheard by: disgruntled shopgirl

Posted on January 17, 2016
Body parts, Canadia, Etiquette, Feelings, Sensory experiences, Sexuality, Weirdness, Women

If I Don’t, May God Have Mercy on Your Souls

(the road is closed for Chinese New Year parade)
Bus driver: Folks, we’ll be alright. We’re going to take a right on Sansome, a left on Broadway, and a left on Stockton. We’ll rejoin the original route at Stockton and Sacramento. Don’t worry. Everything will be alright. As long as I still get paid, it’s okay.

San Francisco, California

Posted on January 17, 2016
Bus, Default, Feelings, Jobs & Careers, Money, Public transportation, San Francisco, Threats

U.S. Citizens Will Either Not Understand This or Be Hurt by It

Gay guy to another: Yeah, cuz there's nothing like listening to Americans talk about their feelings to let you know what's really going on in the world.

Starbucks
Edmonton, Alberta
Canadia