Yesterday You Said It Was a Type Of Fabric!

Girl #1: What, exactly, does “Muslim” mean?
Girl #2: I think it's, like, a type of Islam or something.

http://www.overheardatmcgill.com/archives/2008/11/11/theres-a-reason-its-an-introductory-course/

Overheard by: Stewart

Posted on August 29, 2011
Girls, Overheard at McGill, Questions, Religion, Stupidity, Words

Stop Referring to Mom's Cooking That Way

Host: Would you like a booth or table?
Young mom: A booth is fine.
Four-year-old: I don't want a booth!
Young dad: Hey, knock that off or you'll be eatin' out of the trash.

Orange County, California

Overheard by: Poofy

Posted on August 27, 2011
California, Dads, Kids, Moms, Questions, Threats, Wishes

But I'm the One Who Lobbied the Administration for a Pole!

RA: You guys went stripping without me?

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Posted on August 27, 2011
Feelings, Pennsylvania, Questions, Sexuality, Students

Do I Need to Draw Those Diagrams for You Again?

Preppy cutie, about steroided-up jock: Oh my god! He just winked at me!
Sarcastic friend: You sure it's not a twitch?
Preppie cutie: Your mom has a twitch! That's how she had you!
(friends stare)
Friend: What?!

El Paso, Texas

Overheard by:

Posted on August 25, 2011
Body parts, Preppies, Questions, Sexuality, Texas, Words

Black Forest Clogs

Skinny girl, in an accusing tone of voice: Why are you wearing elf-shoes?!
Chubby friend, sounding frightened: They're not elf shoes! They're German!
Skinny girl, squinting: Hmmmm…

Toronto
Canadia

Posted on August 19, 2011
Canadia, Girls, Questions, Shoes, Weirdness

Perhaps You Should Get That Checked Out?

Old man: You got bats in your belfry?
Jaded 20-something: Yeah, I don't know what I've got in my belfry…

Jersey City, New Jersey

Posted on August 18, 2011
Animals, New Jersey, Old folks, Penis, Questions, Sexuality

For the Last Time, Tommy, It's Not Even Goat-Stabbing Season

Four-year-old to mother: How do you kill a goat? With a gun?
Mother: Well…
Four-year-old, after epiphany: Or a sword!

Tacoma, Washington

Overheard by: Charlie G.

Posted on August 11, 2011
Animals, Kids, Moms, Murder, Questions, Washington

The Difference Between the U.S. and the Rest Of the World

Large American girl: So I asked him, “what's your problem?”
British girl: What did he say?
Large American girl: He said I was too fat.
British girl: Oh…
Large American girl: Motherfucker doesn't realize that big is beautiful.
Drunk British guy behind them: That's a whole lotta big! Chub, chub, chub!

Leamington Spa
England

Overheard by: Bleep

Posted on July 20, 2011
Beauty, Diet & weight, England, Girls, Questions

Then Follow Me!

Screechy woman: We need to figure out what the frack we're doing for Canada day!
Quiet man: Probably sit around and watch the fireworks.
Screechy woman: Noooo, that's such a waste!
Quiet man: (silence)
Screechy woman: I have the day off, yeeeaahhh!
Quiet man: (silence)
Screechy woman: Do you think pigs would eat other pigs?
Quiet man, after long pause: I really don't know.

London
Canadia

Overheard by: Watcher of Fireworks

Posted on July 19, 2011
Animals, Canadia, Guys, Leisure, Questions, Weirdness, Women

Doesn't That Make Me More Of a Lady?

Sewing machine shop customer #1: How often should I get my machine serviced?
Sewing machine shop customer #2: Gosh, I've never had my machine serviced!
Sewing machine shop owner: You are not a lady!

http://www.violaraptor.co.uk/2011/06/quotebook-january-may-2011/

Overheard by: Raptor

Posted on July 2, 2011
Customers, Euphemisms, Gender issues, Other sites, Questions

Questions