Translation: They Rejected Me

Loud man on cell: Harvard is the crusty nipple of liberalism.

Colorado University
Denver, Colorado

Posted on January 1, 2021
Colleges & Universities, Colorado, Compare and contrast, Default, Education, Guys, Nipples, On the phone, Philosophy, Politics, Words

Except Now I Need a Ride

Student on cell: So, I was going to call you back, but I didn’t want to call you.

http://overheardinphilly.blogspot.com/2007/05/fuck-you-very-much-for-your-honesty.html

Posted on December 29, 2020
Insults, On the phone, Overheard in Philly

It Needs Watering, If You Follow Me

Woman on phone: As long as she can wear it without showing her lady garden, then that's fine by me.

Christchurch
New Zealand

Posted on December 26, 2020
Clothes, Clothing, New Zealand, On the phone, Vagina, Women

And Fully Prepared to Practice Law

Man on cell: I am completely incapable of original thought.

Toronto
Canadia

Posted on December 24, 2020
Canadia, Default, Guys, On the phone, Stupidity

So I Just Raised One Eybrow and Smiled at Her

Guy on cell: And I wanted to say, essentially, “Bitch, my office manages eight billion a year, so shut the fuck up”–but in the refined and enlightened way one would say such a thing in the country club dining room.

Santa Rosa, California

Overheard by: Rose Fox

Posted on December 7, 2020
California, Compare and contrast, Default, Etiquette, Guys, Insults, Money, On the phone

Are You Trying to Jumpstart the Cat Again?

Young woman on cell: Did you just say “The cables must be subjugated”? Uh huh… Okay… Yeah, I don’t think you’re okay to drive either.

Washington, DC

Overheard by: Nic

Posted on October 26, 2020
Advice, Drinking & drunks, On the phone, Questions, Washington, DC, Women, Words

Or Who You Are, Really

Student librarian on cell: Hey…who is this? Bill from architecture? Well, yeah, I remember writing my name on your arm, but I like don't remember why.

Music Library, Catholic University
Washington, DC

Overheard by: So much for quiet in the library…