Like, They Could Be Electronic or Something

Freshman, walking out of library: Geez, these books are heavy! They should make, like, lighter versions of books…

Melbourne University
Melbourne
Australia

Overheard by: Eavesdropper…

Posted on March 19, 2021
Australia, Compare and contrast, Gripes, Sensory experiences, Students, Wishes

The True Test of Whether You Should Be Wearing Skinny Jeans

Hipster girl: Ugh, I had, like, the worst day yesterday. I was skipping on the quad, and I ripped my skinny jeans.

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York

Posted on March 3, 2021
Clothing, Colleges & Universities, Default, Girls, Gripes, Hipsters, New York, Students

I Have to Recite an Affirmation Just to Get a Latte

Barista: I totally hate what rehab’s done to coffee houses.

http://www.overheardinminneapolis.com/2007/04/and_liquor_stores.html

Overheard by:

Posted on March 1, 2021
Baristas, Gripes, Overheard in Minneapolis

In This World There Are No Unmixed Blessings

Chick: I love going to the Jimmy Buffet concert, but every year someone throws up on my shoes.

In line at Kroger’s
Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted on February 2, 2021
Chicks, Gripes, Ohio

Now Who Wants Ice Cream?

Administrator (mumbling to herself): Maybe I should just fire everyone here. (opens a drawer) Oh, here's my spoon. Okay, maybe everyone can keep their jobs.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/431193022/its-my-special-spoon.html

Overheard by: spoon.

Posted on February 1, 2021
Compare and contrast, Default, Employees, Gripes, Jobs & Careers, Overheard in Minneapolis

And Don't Get Me Started on the Blood, Dawg

Pastor, placing a piece of bread in guy's hand: The body of Christ, given to you.
Teen girl, just in earshot: The body be stale, yo.
Teen girl's friend: I hear ya.

St. Jude's Church
Oakville, Ontario
Canadia

Overheard by: Feebriel