Washington

Girl on cell: I think the relationship really started going downhill when he took Western Australia from me.

Seattle, Washington

Transformers-loving college student: I mean, there’s just so much symbolism in that movie — take the fact that Optimus Prime transforms into a truck. He’s, like, Everyman!

University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: I never thought of it that way

Biology teacher: Your brain can have a conscious override over breathing. However, it is hard to stop breathing intentionally.
Student: Oh, ya! That's why it's so hard to drown people!

Steilacoom, Washington

Overheard by: Meredith

Lady shopper on cell: I was just told by a Mexican guy that I should eat more cheese, so I'll have a bigger ass.

Value Village
Bellingham, Washington

Butch lesbian: So…how do blind people wipe their ass?
Fem lesbian: The same way everyone else does. Oh…oh my god, that's gross, Wendy. Most people don't look at it.

Seattle, Washington

Woman: Oh, man, I wish I had nuts.

Bellingham, Washington

Overheard by: Amused Friend

Dad to daughter: Just don't pretend you're riding a bucking bronco when you're in bed.

Seattle, Washington

Drunk man dragging a giant ten-foot stick down the middle of the street: I have to lift this over my head and spin around to see if I will be getting into a pool naked tonight.

Capitol Hill
Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: Celessa

Freshmen dorm girl: Take it from someone who swallows quite often: it's actually pretty fun!

Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Kid: Mom… Mom… Mom! You're ignoring me again!
Mom: Yeah, I know. I've sort of learned to tune you out.

Bellingham, Washington