Compare and contrast

Innocent secretary: I don't think that'll be big enough.
IT manager: I've never been told that before.

Hertfordshire
England

Overheard by: Sooz

Post doctoral researcher, approaching end of contract: I can see light at the end of the tunnel, but I hope it's not another bastard with a torch holding more work.

KU Leuven
Belgium

Administrative assistant: There are two kinds of people in this world: there are those that are book smart, and there are those… (pauses) My brain froze up.

Henderson, Nevada

Boss: Wait,where did the desks go?
Female intern: Are there supposed to be desks?
Boss: What? That's like asking if trains should have seats!
Female intern: Should they?

Canary Wharf
London
England

Digestively-challenged coworker: I'm in the bathroom a long time because I'm constipated. Takes some time to work it out. If they don't believe me, I'd be happy to let someone come in after me and see that it's a sinker, not a floater.

Tampa, Florida

Overheard by: Grossly Amused

Coworker to another: Showing the Kraken in the Clash of the Titans trailer is like asking a girl out with your dick hanging out.

Vancouver
Canadia

Office peon #1: It could be worse, he could be addicted to gay porn or crack.
Office jokester: Does gay porn lead to worse addictions? Does gay porn lead to crack?
Office peon #2: Depends on what type of crack you mean.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Door repairman to another: Okay, now walk out the door like you're walking out.

Nashville, Tennessee

Coworker, eating prosciutto: I've gone from salty chips to salty meat.

Baltimore, Maryland

Overheard by: Juan Samuel

Customer in line buying a pop: $5 for a pop? Are you serious?
Cashier, deadpan: I wish I was joking.
Customer: Fine, give me a Coke. (walks away) I feel like I've just been raped!

Molson Amphitheatre
Toronto
Canadia