Illinois

Huge guy with a Mohawk: It worries me that I can't smell my deodorant.

Grocery Store
Chicago, Illinois

Overheard by: Deana

Happy man: Fred* and I really had fun last night. We fed Stumpy a cupcake!
Friend, after long pause: Christ, I hope that’s not a euphemism…

Chicago, Illinois

Professor (about Hamlet): So how is this like Lesbian porn?

Illinois Wesleyan University

35-year-old man: Do you know what I did for you? I left my home, my wife. I cheated because I was cheated on, I know what that's like. You're turning 30, you need a man, what's a woman at 30? You're alone!
28-year-old woman: You're having a midlife crisis. Women don't get those. I'm there for you, like, “you should stop at three drinks because you're a terrible drunk.”
35-year-old man: You'd do that for me?

Chicago, Illinois

Overheard by: Matt

Economics professor: I don't judge others' lifestyles. (pause) I mean…unless they are a total trainwreck.

Illinois State University

Lady to friend: So I told him… ten dollars for a hand job!
Friend: Good for you! What an asshole!

Ashland & North Ave
Chicago, Illinois

Girl changing after gym: Oh my god! My underwear’s, like, glowing inside my pants!

Lockport Township High School
Lockport, Illinois

Eight-year-old looking at costume display: Who’s Kukla, Mommy?
Mom, solemnly: Nobody knows, honey.

Fantasy Costumes
Chicago, Illinois

Teen girl: Yeah… But, I mean, he peed on her! He lifted up his skirt and peed on her!

Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale, Illinois

Overheard by: Christina Newkirk

Girl: I hated him so much I pissed in his bed.
Guy: What happens if you really like them?

Lincoln Park, Illinois

Overheard by: olly