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

Alcohol Helps You Deal with the Strange.

Guy in pub, having just arrived at the table where his friends are: I have had the strangest day, and I'm not even drunk yet.

Canterbury
England

Overheard by: Noel

Posted on July 21, 2011
Drinking & drunks, England, Feelings, Guys, Weirdness

Then Follow Me!

Screechy woman: We need to figure out what the frack we're doing for Canada day!
Quiet man: Probably sit around and watch the fireworks.
Screechy woman: Noooo, that's such a waste!
Quiet man: (silence)
Screechy woman: I have the day off, yeeeaahhh!
Quiet man: (silence)
Screechy woman: Do you think pigs would eat other pigs?
Quiet man, after long pause: I really don't know.

London
Canadia

Overheard by: Watcher of Fireworks