Just Chillin' in Central Park

Man on cell: Did I say Boston? I'm sorry, I was just in Boston, that's why I said that. Atlanta, I'm in Atlanta right now.

Beacon Hill Starbucks
Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on April 5, 2010
Lies, Massachusetts, On the phone, Restaurants, US Geography

Frankly, You Should Be More Worried About That Burrito

Five-year-old girl to ten-year-old sister: I don't know what you're so worried about. As long as it's not you who throws the first punch, the principal won't yell at you. That's always what happens with me.

Taco Bell
Plainview, New York

Overheard by: Tina

Posted on March 31, 2010
Education, Kids, New York, Restaurants, Violence

We Also Would Have Accepted “Cuban”

Teen girl: What that thing that Frank Sinatra was? It starts with a “k”?
Teen friend: A “crooner”?
Girl: Yeah, that's it. A crooner.

Starbucks
Ontario
Canadia

Posted on March 8, 2010
About celebrities, Canadia, Restaurants, Stupidity, Teens, Words

A Man Needs a Cool Head to Eat at Denny's

Cowboy #1, in cowboy dialect: One thing I can tell you, if one of them bites you on the lip, don't panic. Just wait till it starts to let go and then push it off of you.
Cowboy #2: You know, that's right.

Denny's
Willcox, Arizona

Overheard by: Alan B. Barley

Posted on January 19, 2010
Advice, Arizona, Body parts, Fears, Rednecks, Restaurants, Violence

In Unrelated News, Want Some Homemade Cookies?

Manager of restaurant to guy leaving restroom: I know we don't have paper towels in there. I am getting some right now.
Guy: It's okay. I never wash my hands anyway.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/362523566/dont-come-back-now.html

Overheard by: that guy's girlfriend

Posted on January 8, 2010
Bosses, Guys, Hands, Health & Hygiene, Overheard in Minneapolis, Restaurants, Restroom

Gin?

Middle-aged father to waitress, about loud toddler daughter: It's an emergency. We need some happy juice.

Restaurant
Denver, Colorado

Overheard by: silver

Posted on January 8, 2010
Baristas, Colorado, Dads, Food, Kids, Offers and requests, Parenting, Restaurants, Should have used a condom

Then They Both Let Out Super-Sighs.

Fat tourist mom: Nah… I don't wanna eat there.
Fat tourist dad, wistfully: Well, it's not McDonald's.

Outside Marcy's Diner
Portland, Maine

Overheard by: townie knows best

Posted on December 10, 2009
Compare and contrast, Dads, Fat people, Food, Maine, Moms, Restaurants, Tourists, Wishes

…But Then It Also Counts As Your Birthday Present.

Hostess: Your son and I were just talking about what he wants for Christmas.
10-year-old boy: Turkey bacon!
Gruff-looking father: You want turkey bacon for Christmas?
10-year-old boy, to hostess: He never buys any!
Gruff-looking father: Hey, if you want turkey bacon for Christmas, I'll get you turkey bacon.

Restaurant
Middletown, Connecticut