Illinois

Lesbian with terrible tie: I am the vanguard of the revolution.

Cozy Corner Diner & Pancake House
Chicago, Illinois

(walking past Victoria's Secret PINK)
Goth #1: Dude, that place sells, like, sexy lingerie for 14-year-olds.
Goth #2: Awesome, dude!

Old Orchard Mall
Skokie, Illinois

Teen Boy Scout (after narrowly avoiding tripping): And that's why I'm so good at swing dancing. I have hips like an angel.

Amtrack
Chicago, Illinois

Overheard by: Duckie

Hobo: You ever model?
Cute Asian guy: Uh, no.
Hobo: You should think about it. You have nice cheekbones. But definitely go with an agency.
Cute Asian guy: Okay. (awkward pause)
Hobo: By the way, this is man-to-man. This isn't no gay shit!

Chicago, Illinois

Man wearing cargo pants, on day before Easter: So what's this foolishness about you guys being closed tomorrow?
YMCA staff member: Apparently, we're celebrating Easter.
Man wearing cargo pants: But you guys are pagan!

Naperville, Illinois

Overheard by: Lauren

Girl #1: How come the pigeons don’t die when they hop on that third rail?
Girl #2: Because they’re Dick Cheney’s unholy army of the night.

Chicago, Illinois

Overheard by: I’m glad I couldn’t vote back then

Guy on cell: My rocket scientist shows up, she's drunk! But she's capable.

Cafe
Champaign, Illinois

(women's restroom, a man in a Santa suit enters)
Drunk woman: Hey, you're not a boy!
Restroom attendant: You mean he's not a girl.
Drunk woman: Yeah, you're not a girl!
Drunk Santa: Ho ho ho, ladies! I just wanted to see what you wanted for Christmas!
Drunk woman: Huh?
Restroom attendant: I want money, haha!
Drunk Santa: Then cross your labia, ladies, and merry Christmas!
(he leaves)
Drunk woman: Wait, what?

Chicago, Illinois

Overheard by: Elizabeth

16-year-old: There are 24 letters in the alphabet, right?
Teacher: I quit.

Bradley, Illinois

Overheard by: A Horrified Student

20-something girlfriend, pointing at “exit only–do not enter” sign: I should tattoo that on my butt.
20-something boyfriend: But then you would be single.

Lincoln Park
Chicago, Illinois