Like That Time You Dragged Me to Popeye’s

Tourist at Folklife Festival: You’re just looking for an excuse to take a picture of a black person.

http://eavesdropdc.blogspot.com/2007/07/if-you-pay-very-close-attention-you-can.html

Posted on August 11, 2015
Eavesdrop DC, Race, Tourists

Yeah, They're Always Sitting in the Front Of the Bus

Dude: It's not racial profiling, because every black person breaks the law.

High School Classroom
Englewood, Colorado

Posted on August 9, 2015
Colorado, Compare and contrast, Default, Guys, Race, School [Elem., Middle, & High], Stupidity

But Do They Need Math Tutoring?

Suit on cell: And then we'll use the leftover money for the Asians!

Bellevue, Washington

Overheard by: Curious

Posted on August 7, 2015
Money, On the phone, Race, Suits, Washington

Said I Hated Black People Enough for Both Of Us

Black guy to white girl: I hate black people!
White girl: You hate yourself?
Black guy: No. I just hate black people. They're always late. And they tell me to wear my pants down. I made friends with a white supremacist.
White girl: But they hate you!
Black guy: He liked me…

Norman, Oklahoma

Posted on August 5, 2015
Black people, Clothing, Gripes, Oklahoma, Race, Stupidity, Whiteys

And Who You Callin’ a Dias?

Old man with mullet to brown child in stroller: Buenos dias, niñito.
Woman pushing stroller: We’re black. He knows English.

Gallivan Center Trax Station
Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted on August 3, 2015
Black people, Default, Guys, Kids, Language barrier, Moms, Old folks, Race, Train, Utah, Women, Words

…No Offense If Your Parents Are in Prison, Keisha.

Feminist student, about discussion: No, this is completely wrong! We shouldn't be congratulating men for not having affairs!
Teacher: Yes, that's exactly right! I mean, it's like when we congratulate black people for staying out of prison!
(stunned silence)

Kendrick School
Columbus, Georgia

Overheard by: MJH