Secretary: I figured that's why you were upstairs…going crazy with a cheese log.
Kansas City, Missouri
Overheard by: sounds yummy
Archive for January, 2009
Um, On…?
Office peon to returning temp: Hey Spencer*, good to see you. How come you came back?
Temp: Revenge.
Mississauga
Canadia
Psh, Like Florida's Alone in Pretending New Jersey Doesn't Exist
Salesperson: I find it mildly insulting that, like, the entire state of Florida does not call me back.
New Providence, New Jersey
He Also Thinks the Elevator's Like a Time Machine
Suit about to walk through a revolving door: It's like a maze!
Charleston, South Carolina
It's Better to Be Well-Bred Than Thoroughbred
Working girl #1: I am so glad I'm not a female horse.
Working girl #2: Well, if you were a female horse you'd be built for that.
Working girl #1: I don't want to be built for that.
Working girl #2: I'm just glad I'm not a female horse.
Working girl #1: That's what I just said!
Office Building
Manhattan, New York
Overheard by: Care
I Love Comic Sans!
Geeky IT guy: How can you hate fonts?
Memphis, Tennessee
Overheard by: indifferent to fonts
If It Involves Your Bunions Again, I'm Hanging Up.
Coworker on phone: Ma'am, are you an owner with Melvin? I can't help you if you're not an owner with Melvin. Again, ma'am, I can't help you if you're not an owner with Melvin. We didn't even book your vaca…okay, fine. Tell me your little story.
Redmond, Washington
The Board Voted “Neigh” on This Proposal
Female worker: That's my cue to saddle up! (mimes mounting a horse)
Morris Plains, New Jersey
Overheard by: Intern in the next Cube
We Proudly Present the Ultimate Swedish Joke
Perky coworker: Hello! Are you still impressed by my pants?
Uppsala
Sweden
For a True Sandwich Artist, Ham and Cheese Sing the Music of the Spheres
Sandwich-making peon to another: Stop walking like you have a purpose!
Reno, Nevada