Gripes

Cashier on cell phone: I mean… What’s the problem? Ejaculating? Is he ejaculating too much or too little? Which is the problem?

Shoprite
New Jersey

Overheard by: allison

Guy: … So I was like, ‘Dude, just this time, you’re not allowed to suck your own dick,’ and he says,’Dude, I totally won’t.’ So I say to him, ‘Man, you’re doing it right now.’

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canadia

Black woman #1: I hate when people wait to the last minute to try and get off at a stop.
Black woman #2: Mmm-hmm.
Black woman #1: I don't let them past if they try to do that shit.
Black woman #2: What you do?
Black woman #1: I'll push their mothafuckin' ass back on the train!

Subway
New York City

Disembodied male voice: That is not my ass!

Borders
Atlanta, Georgia

Overheard by: Caylin

Guy: All I heard was, ‘Blah, blah, blah, I’m a dirty tramp.’

Los Portales
Iowa City, Iowa

Overheard by: girl at next table

Professor: My job is pretty sweet. All I have to do is show up and talk about something I'm interested in. How sweet is that? It would be even better if I didn't hate all of you.

Columbia College
Chicago, Illinois

Woman to friend: I don't know what her gender or sexuality is. I just can't believe she'd do that to me.

San Francisco, California

Overheard by: Freda

Skinny brunette: I hate her! I hate her so much!
Fat chick: Why? What did she do this time?
Skinny brunette: It's just the same stuff. She hangs her thongs on the wall, and they keep multiplying. Plus, she leaves the window opened.

Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, New York

Student girl: Aw man, I’ve no food in the house. It’s like I’ve been robbed, but it’s my fault!

Sainsbury’s
Lancaster
England

Stoned girl with drink in one hand and cigarette in the other: I’m a fucking Christian, so I know you’re wrong!

Northern Ireland