Massachusetts

English teacher (about Don Pedro in Much Ado about Nothing: “Don” in Spanish means “wicked cool guy.”

Tantasqua High School
Fiskdale, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Kat

Layer-wearing college student: We went to Ikea in a Zipcar, and some jerk had left all their Starbucks trash in the front seat.
Queer: You are such a trendy bitch I don't know whether to hug you or puke on your shoes.

Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: i'd go with puke

Short girl #1: Mormons are like, on a mission, you know?
Short girl #2: And they smell bad!

Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Savannah

Six-year-old boy: I want flan. I want flan, mom. I want flan. I've never tried it before. Can we get flan?
Mother: Okay, you need to stop being so annoying.
Six-year-old boy: Maybe.

Supermarket
Northampton, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Adrienne