How Did We Meet? Funny Story, Actually…

Guy on cell: My mom's husband is my dad's wife's ex-husband. Now you know why I live in Seattle–as far away as I can get on the continental US.

Bank of America
Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: Thinking holidays must be rough

Posted on November 7, 2014
Default, Family ties, Geography, Guys, On the phone, Parents, Relationships, Washington, Weirdness

Well Why Didn't You Say So?

Cashier to woman in express line with 50 items: Ma'am, this is the ten-or-less line.
Woman: Oh, sorry! My son got in trouble and I got on the wrong exercise bike!
Cashier: Oh.

Quincy, Massachusetts

Posted on November 7, 2014
Compare and contrast, Default, Employees, Kids, Massachusetts, Offers and requests, Weirdness, Women

Too Late.

Man to friends: I think I'm finally gonna quit my job and write the sitcom I've always wanted to, about the sassy robot.

http://eavesdropdc.blogspot.com/2008/04/it-probably-beats-one-about-sassy.html

Overheard by: Ian

Posted on November 6, 2014
Eavesdrop DC, Friends, Jobs & Careers, TV shows, Weirdness, Wishes

Spencer Pratt Has That Effect on a Lot Of People

Frustrated professor: I wanted to go back and eat my own flesh.

Portland, Oregon

Posted on November 6, 2014
Body parts, Food, Oregon, Teachers, Weirdness, Wishes

I'm Not That Kind Of Lawyer

30-something man to 30-something woman: So, have you ever tried milk of magnesia?

Newark, New Jersey

Overheard by: why_would_u_ask_that

Posted on February 12, 2013
Guys, Health & Hygiene, New Jersey, Questions, Weirdness

Some Spies May Be Adorable, but They Get the Job Done

Girl on cell in library: It's crunch time, sparky!

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York

Overheard by: Russ

Posted on August 25, 2011
Etiquette, Girls, New York, Poop, Weirdness

Black Forest Clogs

Skinny girl, in an accusing tone of voice: Why are you wearing elf-shoes?!
Chubby friend, sounding frightened: They're not elf shoes! They're German!
Skinny girl, squinting: Hmmmm…

Toronto
Canadia

Posted on August 19, 2011
Canadia, Girls, Questions, Shoes, Weirdness

And a Machete

Lady at fruit stall: Well, it's her birthday… I'd better buy her a coconut!

Brisbane
Australia

Posted on August 18, 2011
Australia, Fruit, Gifts, Shopping, Weirdness, Women

You Women Sure Know How to Dick Around.

Woman #1, standing over large dropped box on floor: Ugh, I dropped it.
Woman #2: That's it! Straddle it, you'll get it.
Woman #1: I can never get it up.

Target
North Charleston, South Carolina

Overheard by: Chris M

Posted on July 23, 2011
Advice, Character, South Carolina, Weirdness, Women

The Postal Service Has Really Stepped Up Its Game

Man to woman at post office: Oh, I must be hallucinating.
Post office lady: Congratulations, that's lovely.

Austin, Texas

Posted on July 21, 2011
Compliments, Employees, Feelings, Guys, Sensory experiences, Texas, Weirdness

Weirdness