Translation: He Came, I Didn't

Girl to friend: He said that I was his new BFF. “Best fuck forever”! I said that was sweet, and gave him a little kiss.

San Diego, California

Overheard by: TrixChix

Posted on December 26, 2008
California, Compliments, Default, Feelings, K-I-S-S-I-N-G, Sex, Words

…the Kaaba Of All Television

Persian princess: That's why I really want to be into journalism. I think that being somewhere where there's, like, a tsunami or earthquake is really exciting to me…
Horny first date: Yeah, yeah…
Persian princess (breathy pause): I guess I just really want to work for MTV.

Santana Row
San Jose, California

Overheard by: Demitra

Posted on December 24, 2008
California, Compare and contrast, Default, Feelings, Girls, Guys, Jobs & Careers, Pop culture, Wishes

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

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

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

But Myth Won't Even Let Him Buy It a Drink

Professor: We know CS Lewis likes myth. We know Lewis loves myth. We know he wants myth's babies.

Tallahassee, Florida

Overheard by: Jessica

Posted on December 18, 2008
Books, Default, Feelings, Florida, Kids, Teachers, Weirdness

Nah, They Know the Pecking Order

Bookseller to pregnant coworker: Aren't you worried there will be jealousy between the chickens and your unborn child?

Barnes & Noble
Augusta, Maine

Overheard by: Just browsing

Posted on December 16, 2008
Birds, Customers, Default, Feelings, Kids, Maine, Questions, Stores, Weirdness

Together We Could Rule the World!

Pretty teenage girl #1: Why do all the geeks like me?
Pretty teenage girl #2: Why do all the alcoholic German boarders like me?

Boca Raton Mall
Florida

Posted on December 15, 2008
Compare and contrast, Default, Feelings, Florida, Girls, Malls, Questions, Sexuality, Teens

I Was Tired

Girl #1: Oh my gosh, it was so awkward. I was so tired yesterday, I walked in my room and my roommate was totally having sex with a random guy.
Girl #2: Oh god, what did you do?
Girl #1: What do you mean? I took a nap.

American University
Washington, DC

Posted on December 14, 2008
Colleges & Universities, Default, Feelings, Friends, Girls, Questions, Sexuality, 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

Feelings