So It’s Not a Chain,Then?

Student #1: … And this concludes my presentation on Sudan. Are there any questions?
Student #2: Sudan… Is that where that Hotel Rwanda thing happened?
Professor: No, that would be Rwanda.

International Marketing class, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska

Overheard by: Meagan

Posted on March 23, 2021
Class, Nebraska, Students, Stupidity

I’m Flightless, They Say — Why Go On?

Bimbette #1: What’s up with Katie?
Bimbette #2: She’s an emu. Emus cut themselves.

http://www.overheardinminneapolis.com/2007/06/she_would_if_she_could.html

Posted on March 21, 2021
Bimbettes, Gossip, Overheard in Minneapolis, Stupidity, Words

Besides, Wasn't Harmanfadites a King Of Persia?

Male student: We were learning about harmanfadites in my psych class today.
Female student: What's that?
Male student It's when a person is born with boy and girl parts.
Female student: Nasty.
Male student: Yeah. I was wondering, if two of them have sex, are they both gay? Or lesbians?
Female student: I can't talk about this while I am eating.

Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan

Overheard by: Jonson

Posted on March 18, 2021
Colleges & Universities, Default, Education, Food, Girls, Guys, Michigan, Questions, Sex, Sexuality, Students, Stupidity

To Ruin Someone's Political Career?

15-year-old boy, covered in makeup: Why would you take photos if they aren't for MySpace?

http://community.livejournal.com/overheardinmelb/178950.html

Posted on March 14, 2021
Fashion, MySpace, Overheard in Melbourne's Journal, Questions, Stupidity, Teens

I’d Wish for World Peace, but I’m Boring

College girl #1: You know that Make-a-Wish Foundation? I wonder what I would wish for if I was given the chance.
College girl #2: My wish would be for someone to make a cake in the shape of my body… with my face on it… And that the Spice Girls would come and help me eat it.
College girl #1: Oooh, that’s a good wish.

London
England

Posted on March 13, 2021
Chicks, England, Stupidity

It’s a Subtle Wine/Beer Distinction

Preppy girl: Wait, Irish people are from Ireland? I always thought they were from Italy!

Memorial High School
Manchester, New Hampshire

Overheard by: Lily F.

Posted on March 6, 2021
New Hampshire, Preppies, Stupidity

His G-String with the Elephant Head on It Was a Bit of a Shock, Though

Summer fun Barbie #1: I mean, like, I wasn’t even surprised that you went home with him!
Summer fun Barbie #2: Do you mean that I had sex with him?
Summer fun Barbie #1: Yeah.
Summer fun Barbie #2: Yeah, me neither.

http://www.overheardinminneapolis.com/2007/06/im_still_laughing_over_summer.html

Overheard by: also not surprised

Posted on February 28, 2021
Bimbettes, Default, Minnesota, Overheard in Minneapolis, Sex, Stupidity, Words

That's a Map Of Narnia, Jessica.

Girl: Oh my god, can you help me find the Dominican Republic of the Congo on this map?

Westchester, New York

Posted on February 27, 2021
Geography, Girls, New York, Offers and requests, Stupidity

I Asked the Purple Monkey in the Corner, and Even He Didn't Know.

Man: I just had a dream where I was stoned, and when I woke up, I couldn't tell if I was stoned or not.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/355805032/the-safe-assumption-is-yes.html

Overheard by: jfa

Posted on February 25, 2021
Drugs, Guys, Overheard in Minneapolis, Sensory experiences, Stupidity

If Grad School Has Taught Me Anything, It's That You Can.

Teen girl to teen boy: But you can't play spin the bottle with a box of wine!

Giant Eagle
Parma, Ohio

Overheard by: Tmoore

Posted on February 22, 2021
Drinking & drunks, Ohio, Stupidity, Teens

Stupidity