Massachusetts

Guy on cell: Now I just need to get jumped.

Boston Common
Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: not the best place to shout that out

20-something guy, about his sushi: This takes me back to when I used to live in Japan.
Brunette: When did you ever live there?
20-something guy: No, I mean in my past life.
Brunette: What makes you think you were Japanese?
20-something guy: Because ever since I was little I have always loved seafood.
Brunette: … Maybe you were a fish.
20-something guy: Not cool.

Sushi restaurant
Worcester, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Wallflower

Fratty-looking queer #1: I need some lip balm. My lips feel all dried up, like…old fruit.
Fratty looking queer #2: You are an old fruit. (pause) No, really, you're 25, which means you're almost 30, which means you're almost dead.

Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: gymbo

Elderly Bible as Literature professor: People often say things that catch people off guard. Like if I said even Jesus shat.
(entire class goes completely silent)
Professor: Holy shit, huh?

College
Massachusetts

Train driver: This train is being taken out of service. Brigham Circle will be the last stop for this train. Don't hate the player, hate the game!

E Train
Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: camille

Nerdy freshman talking about philosophy: Well, it depends on what you consider real. Like is Spiderman real?
Kid sitting with him: Uh…
Nerdy freshman: Think about it! Is he?

U Mass
Amherst, Massachusetts

Sorostitute: Like, ohmigod, Africa is like so cute!

Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Ladle

Man: My nipples are exploding with excitement!

Back Bay Station
Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Me too

Freshman girl: I see a rubber glove, and I don’t think it’s a rubber glove — I think it’s a condom for a guy with five dicks.

Newton North High School
Newton, Massachusetts

Sit-ups guy to older dude: Oh, hey there, Bob.
Older dude: You know, every time I see you I think of my dog.
Sit-ups guy: Oh? Why's that?
Older dude: I keep trying to get him to kneel. (walks away)

Z-Center, MIT
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Overheard by: MaybeHisNameIsNeal