Why Synonyms Were Invented

Crazy lady, noticing long line: Is this the line to urinate? I can not believe this is the urination line. Unbelievable! I can't wait this long to urinate. There is no way. I have kidney problems. I need to urinate now. I don't wanna cut in line. I'll just go in the men's room. (as she enters men's room) I am a woman coming in here. I can not wait in a long line to urinate.
(a few minutes later, to women in line, while coming out) See! Your line hasn't even moved!

Hamilton Mall, New Jersey

Overheard by: last in line

Posted on January 5, 2009
Body parts, Crazies, Default, Malls, New Jersey, Pee, Questions, Weirdness, Women

Do Some Real Bioengineering

Prof: Let's get down to the meat and bolts of it.

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvaia

Posted on January 5, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Compare and contrast, Default, Food, Pennsylvania, Teachers, Weirdness

Look, I'll Buy Froot Loops If I Want To, Okay?

Female student to friend in pub: Maybe you've fallen into the “big-nose trap” as well…

University of Portsmouth
England

Overheard by: Charlotte

Posted on January 5, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Compare and contrast, Default, England, Girls, Students, Weirdness, Words

The Bush Administration Never Understood the Difference

Game watcher: Well, this is where the Bears turn it on. When the tough get going the going gets tough. (pregnant silence) Well, I guess it's the other way around. I suppose it works either way, right?

Christina's Place
Chicago, Illinois

Overheard by: Shrek

Posted on January 4, 2009
Compare and contrast, Default, Guys, Illinois, Weirdness, Words

I Need To Use The John

20-something girl in bathroom, to cat scratching at the bathroom door trying to get in: Why? Why the hell do you want to come in here? You don't even like me!

Maryland

Posted on January 4, 2009
Default, Feelings, Girls, Maryland, Questions, Weirdness

Great Job with the Dismount, Sweetie!

Girl walking through park to friend: Oh my god, look! Those people are having sex on that bench over there! That's gross. (pause) Wait, that's my roommate! (yelling) Hi, Sarah!
(girl having sex on bench waves)

Australia

Posted on January 4, 2009
Australia, Compare and contrast, Default, Girls, Sex, Weirdness

We'll Drive Over to the PTA Meeting Together

Middle aged woman whispering to bald man at the bar: Put on a thong and meet me outside in five.

Irish Pub
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania

Posted on January 3, 2009
Bars & Clubs, Clothes, Default, Pennsylvania, Sexuality, Weirdness, Women

Or Dead– Whichever

Elevator repair man: Hey, I got a call that someone was stuck in the elevator.
Security guard: Yeah, but I haven't heard any more noise from her in like four hours, so I guess she's fine.

Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania