That's the Last Time I'll Pick Up a Harvard Guy

Guy with sunglasses on cell: So I went back to the apartment today and he was passed out again! (pause) Yeah, dude, I think he smoked a bowl on my bed and then seized a few times…

B Train
Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on April 15, 2023
Drugs, Guys, Health & Hygiene, Massachusetts, On the phone, Train

Is That Yiddish for “a Moment”?

Tall gay 20-something male on cell: My niece died. I need a Fresca.

CVS
Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on April 6, 2023
Death & dying, Drinking & drunks, Family ties, Feelings, Gays, Guys, Massachusetts, On the phone, Stores, Wishes

You're Certainly the Most Supportive Guidance Counselor I've Had So Far

Teen boy ordering sub, on cell: You like the way I say “delicious?”

Carson, California

Overheard by: I've heard it said worse

Posted on March 1, 2023
California, Compliments, Default, Guys, On the phone, Questions, Teens, Words

Be Careful It Doesn’t Squirt You in the Eye

Guy on cell: Now turn it on and set it to cow mode… Right, but be sure it’s in cow mode… No, you’ll know when it’s in cow mode.

Kroger Grocery
Conway, Arkansas

Overheard by: Not sure I want to know

Posted on February 19, 2023
Advice, Animals, Arkansas, On the phone, Technology

What Do You Mean You're Bringing Potato Salad Instead?

African-American man on phone: Well, now, you just bring your hair… and you be on your way.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/405923160/left-it-in-my-other-purse.html

Overheard by: serial forgetter of hair

Posted on February 2, 2023
Black people, Hair, Offers and requests, On the phone, Overheard in Minneapolis, Weirdness

Turns Out Hell Is Nicer Than Michigan

Bimbette on cell: I thought I’d died, and then gone to, like, not heaven.

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted on January 26, 2023
Bimbettes, Colleges & Universities, Compare and contrast, Death & dying, Default, Fears, Michigan, On the phone, Religion

…Advertised As Used Bicycles

Cab driver, ending phone call: That's why you never marry a chick that'll swallow for an extra $20. Can't believe people like that are on Craigslist!

Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on January 12, 2023
Advice, BJs, Massachusetts, On the phone, Relationships

… Doug

Man on cell: So, are we seeing a chick flick tonight? … Am I gonna get any play afterwards? … Sweet, I’ll see you later.

http://www.overheardinminneapolis.com/2007/06/this_is_what_romantic_comedies.html

Posted on January 9, 2023
Getting off, On the phone, Overheard in Minneapolis

So Do We.

20-something girl on cell: I had the malpractice ball this last weekend. It was in the Weisman Museum… kind of lame, not a lot of space. (pause) But I didn't bring a flask this year, so it was a little conservative, definitely a limited amount of alcohol. (pause) Are you going home for Passover? (pause) Oh my, are you converting? (pause) Yeah, I want to know what this whole Jerry Springer photo thing is all about.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/267290968/do-you-really.html

Overheard by: burrhead

Posted on December 6, 2022
About celebrities, Drinking & drunks, Girls, On the phone, Overheard in Minneapolis, Questions, Religion, Weirdness, Wishes

…With the Red Carpet

Teenage girl on cell: I'm not saying that I want to be famous, I know not everyone can be famous, I'm just saying that's the one thing I've always, like, aspired to, just a beautiful connection.

Huddersfield
England

Posted on November 20, 2022
England, On the phone, Stupidity, Teens, Wishes

On the phone