Philosophy

Drunk queer: There are so many people in the world — especially when you factor in everyone.

Charlottesville, Virginia

Overheard by: I’d say that’s the best way to do it

Umpire to catcher and kicker during kickball game: Now, legally you’re allowed to pants each other.

National Mall
Washington, DC

Overheard by: Satsuki

Professor: Like, for example, my wife loves Everybody Loves Raymond. I think it's…well, I think it's the death of all art.

Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Professor: It’s like giving kids gateway drugs, but for the greater good.

Hartford, Connecticut

Overheard by: Claire

Guy: Once you’ve seen him in his underwear you want to be just like him.

Huber’s restaurant
http://overheardinpdx.blogspot.com/2007/03/briefing.html

Overheard by: rich

Mom to child: We are not buying food for imaginary people.

McDonald’s, Redcliffe
Queensland
Australia

Overheard by: Ashley

Five-year-old boy walking past deli: Awww… Why do they have to kill chickens?
Seven-year-old sister: Because the chicken is the natural enemy of man.

Maryland

Overheard by: Gary Lewis

Chick on cell: I mean, I feel kind of dumb, like, registering to vote and, like, not knowing what’s going on and then, like, voting anyway. But, I mean, it’s cool that I can vote.

http://overheardatcornell.blogspot.com/2006/10/long-overdue-update-part-1.html

Overheard by: rv

Quiet girl: Girls are like, ‘Let’s play house,’ boys are like, ‘Let’s fight each other,’ and you put them together and you get domestic abuse.

Language in Society class
Maryland

Girl: That’s totally the last time I’m getting pregnant. It takes all the fun out of drinking!

RFK Stadium Metro Station
Washington, DC