Meeting Kevin Sorbo Is Always an Experience

Guy to friend: So he asked “How's the leather work going?” So we went out and got some skins and string and made some loincloths.

Pierce County Annex
Tacoma, Washington

Posted on July 21, 2009
Clothes, Clothing, Friends, Guys, Questions, Washington, Weirdness

Which Is Why the White House Has Stopped Letting Him Make Calls

Woman at diner: So I answer it, and he goes “Hi! Happy 9/11!”

Restaurant
Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: of bugle be uncouth

Posted on July 19, 2009
Happiness, Restaurants, Washington, Weirdness, Wishes, Women

Edgar Allan Poe, You Get Out Of That Crypt This Minute!

Frowning little boy among kids running and playing: I wonder if this building is haunted. (pause) You should really keep an eye out for these things.

University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

Posted on July 13, 2009
Advice, Colleges & Universities, Fears, Kids, Magic, Washington

By the Time It Was Over, I'd Broken All Ten Commandments

Blonde 20-something to sister: This morning I was rinsing my mouth with mouthwash and also peeing, and then I realized I had to sneeze and I was like, “uh oh…this can only end poorly” …because I was kind of stuck.

Bellingham, Washington

Posted on July 10, 2009
Cleanliness, Health & Hygiene, Mouth, Pee, Sensory experiences, Siblings, Washington

…It's Deep

Women studies professor, waving arms: We all have the same vaginas!
Student: I love this class.

Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: Tri

Posted on July 2, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Compare and contrast, Education, Students, Teachers, Vagina, Washington

Try It and You're Outtie.

Dad to kid: Come back here, or I'll have to beat you!
Kid, indignant: You can't beat me! I'm a belly button!

Wal-Mart
Pasco, Washington

Posted on June 23, 2009
Body parts, Dads, Kids, Parenting, Stores, Threats, Violence, Washington

We Proudly Present the Year's Dorkiest Sentence

Student: I didn't get to say “bosums”! Dang it!

Seattle, Washington

Posted on June 12, 2009
Default, Gripes, Students, Washington, Weirdness, Words

Use “Infinite” As a Noun. I Dare You.

Preppy girl #1, working on chemistry assignment: So, say you have a finite amount of this chemical.
Preppy girl #2: Wait, “finite” means there's no limit.
Preppy girl #1: No, that's “infinite.”
Preppy girl #2: “Finite” and “infinite” are the same thing. “Finite” is the adjective form of “infinite.”

Suzalo Library, University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: Scared for America's future