I Don't Have to Protect the Fantasy of Your Desirability

Short-haired college girl to guy friend: So, is it okay if I fart in front of you?
Guy friend (pause): Well, you're gay, right? Then I guess it's okay.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/396734652/good-because-i-already-did.html

Overheard by: a. Lil.

Posted on December 13, 2008
Burping & farting, Default, Etiquette, Frat boy types, Friends, Girls, Guys, Lesbos, Overheard in Minneapolis, Questions, Relationships, Sexuality, Weirdness

A Lot Of People Were Misinformed About the McCain/Palin Ticket

20-something #1: So are they good for each other?
20-something #2: Yeah, you know, he's all wacky-o and she's like a scientist.
20-something #1: Oh, I see.

Thunder Bay
Ontario
Canadia

Posted on December 12, 2008
Canadia, Compare and contrast, Default, Questions, Relationships

When He Said “Yes,” You Knew He Was a Terrorist and You Had to Defend Yourself

Girl #1: I love how every time I make a scenario where I'm around Stephen I scream in his face and force him to be sexual with me. Except for that time I rubbed against him in a non-sexual way to cure any illnesses I have.
Girl #2: There was that time you stabbed him in the thigh too.
Girl #1: Really? Why did I do that?
Girl #2: You just wanted to know his dog's name and if he likes pita bread.
Girl #1: Ohhh…yeah.

Asheville, North Carolina

Overheard by: Amanda

Posted on December 10, 2008
Animals, Default, Food, Girls, Names, North Carolina, Relationships, Sexuality, Violence, Weirdness

…Rainy Days, and Men Who Aren't Afraid to Cuddle.

Girl in red: I was telling my husband about you.
Guy in jeans: What were you telling him?
Girl in red: That you liked power bottoms.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted on December 6, 2008
Backdoor, Default, Girls, Guys, Nevada, Queers, Questions, Relationships, Sexuality

His Farts Are Delicately Scented With Botanicals

Guy to girl: So you heard about Dave, right? His girlfriend broke up with him last night. He got completely wasted and tried to kill himself by drinking a bottle of shampoo.
Girl: Oh my god! Is he okay?
Guy: Yeah, turns out you cant kill yourself by drinking shampoo. We're calling him “bubbles” now. He'll never live this down.

Lockport, New York

Overheard by: evan

Posted on November 30, 2008
Default, Girls, Guys, Murder, Names, New York, Questions, Relationships, Stupidity

If Everyone Hates Them, Why Do They Still Exist?

Acting professor: He was a mime…son of a bitch! He and his wife were both mimes. Mimes! Mimes! Mimes!

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Overheard by: ZB

Posted on November 27, 2008
Colleges & Universities, Default, Insults, Pennsylvania, Relationships, Teachers

Boys: I'm Keeping It in My Pants Now, Thanks Anyway

High school girl #1: I'm so glad I only have one baby daddy. I feel sorry for those girls with more than one! You've gotta figure out who has money and who doesn't.
High school girl #2: That is so true!

Grocery Store
Austin, Texas

Overheard by: Just doing my grocery shopping

Posted on November 26, 2008
Compare and contrast, Default, Feelings, Girls, Money, Relationships, Stores, Teens, Texas

It's Almost Like You're Blaming the Victim Here

Guy, carrying basket: It's just hard to know that I did so much for her, I did everything right in our marriage and now she is intentionally trying to hurt me.
Girl, pushing cart: Seriously? You did everything right?
Guy: Yes, I did.
Girl: Um, you slept with me.
Guy: Yeah, but that was a long time ago and I didn't do it to hurt her.

Trader Joe's
Hillcrest, California