Crazy homeless dude: One time this guy called the cops and said I was waiving a scalpel above my head. They put me in an institution for 72 hours. I kept trying to explain to them why I had the scalpel, and they just kept telling me I wasn't a doctor.
Berkeley, California
Overheard by: Brooke
Professor: Will someone please close the door? I don't want anyone else to hear the stupid things I say. Oh, wait, I have tenure now–I don't care if they hear me saying stupid things!
Georgia State University
Guy #1: Let's become a band of traveling acrobats!
Guy #2: …yes.
Toronto
Canadia
Girl: Do you know what a pearl necklace is?
Woman: I didn’t learn about any of that shit until I worked on the Senate floor.
Kokomo’s
Linglestown, Pennsylvania
Overheard by: M.J.M.
Teen girl #1: Your dad could be a plumber because of his moustache.
Teen girl #2: My dad doesn’t have a moustache.
Teen girl #1: Well I wish he did.
Teen girl #2: Too bad, bitch!
North Bay
Ontario
Canadia
Preppie guy: … And I said, “That’s why I trade corn futures!” [Entire table erupts in raucous laughter.]
Ethiopian restaurant, 12th & U
Washington, DC
Overheard by: Ladle
Woman: I had this brother who, like, wanted to be spy so he could speak like speak ten different languages and go on top secret missions and crap like that. Now he works in a tile factory.
Borders
Sunnyvale, California
Woman on cell in bathroom stall: Well, I told them she’s only available for parties. She’s not just gonna come over and take her clothes off for anybody!
Rehm Pool
Oak Park, Illinois
Overheard by: A Lifeguard
Crazy lady wearing only a bra: Well, my daddy says we should take my show on the road. I’m a singer, you know. I’m famous in Eastern Europe.
Dumbfounded drunk girls: Uh-huh… Totally.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Overheard by: Kari Nott
Guy #1: If I make a lot of money, I’m gonna hire a dwarf to stand on a stool and help me wash in the shower.
Guy #2: Why couldn’t you get a full-sized woman to do that?
Nearby chick: I hope neither of you ever make any money.
Stanford, Connecticut
