First grade boy: I had two girlfriends but I lost one.
First grade girl: Didn't one of them kiss you?
First grade boy: Yeah, Hannah told Alexis to kiss whoever she liked more, and it was me and this other girl, and she was going to kiss her, but then she kissed me and we've been together for, like, forever.
First grade girl: Yeah.
Lakeville, Massachusetts
Overheard by: was still playing with barbies- clothed
American guy: So, how do you like the states?
British guy: You know, I’ve yet to try a Twinkie.
American guy: Really?
British guy: Yeah, or a Ding Dong… Are those similar?
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
Overheard by: twinkie lover
Cashier to woman in express line with 50 items: Ma'am, this is the ten-or-less line.
Woman: Oh, sorry! My son got in trouble and I got on the wrong exercise bike!
Cashier: Oh.
Quincy, Massachusetts
English teacher, on The Sun Also Rises: In one sense this book is a love story between a nymphomaniac and a man without a penis… [Pause] Discuss.
Acton, Massachusetts
Father: Honey, you can’t cry on the train. The conductor will kick us off.
Young daughter, crying: Can I cry on the bus?
Father, after thoughtful pause: Sure, you can cry on the bus.
MBTA Green Line
Boston, Massachusetts
Overheard by: Joe
Seven-year-old girl: Mama, did you know that hip-hop is good to do if you need to lose weight?
Mother: I’m sure it is… But sweetie, you don’t need to lose weight!
Seven-year-old girl: No, but you do!
Massachusetts
Genius: … And that’s how I know Jesus is crazy.
Amherst, Massachusetts
Chick: You live on a farm? In New Hampshire?! I went to New Hampshire and I didn’t think they had, like, farms!
Dude: Where did you go in New Hampshire?
Chick: PETCO.
Boston, Massachusetts
Lady on cell: This week was absolute hell. Yeah, I was with seven nuns all week.
Adult Education Center
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Suit to another: She’s no fun with her shoes on.
Boston Common
Boston, Massachusetts
