Compliments

Studio Manager: I loved the part when you were a lesbian.

New York City, New York

Co-worker 1: …they’re always very nice people, though.
Co-worker 2: Who are?
Co-worker 1: Gay people. Very good linedancers.

Civic Drive
Greensborough, Melbourne
Australia

Gamer on phone: That good, huh? Wait, what do you mean by “He didn’t finish”? You guys put sex on hold for World of Warcraft! No way, that’s dedication.

Austin, Texas

Overheard by: Sex > wow FTW

Sales girl #1 to sales girl #2: Oh my God, you look so Teen Vogue today.

257 Park Avenue South
New York, New York

Overheard by: Corinna

Office chick on phone: I know! He was all, ‘I really like your hoses…’ I did — I told him I liked his hoses as well — I’m not rude.

Itasca, Illinois

Overheard by: Terry

Manager: One day you’re going to make a really good old man.

Richmond, Virginia

Worker #1: Today is the longest day of sunshine.
Worker #2: What if it rains?
Worker #1: The sun doesn’t go down when it rains.
Worker #2: But it’s not out.
Worker #1: Yeah, but it doesn’t go down! … You are so pretty!

Portland, Texas

Overheard by: Kayte

Boss on phone: I couldn’t find anything wrong with it, they did a great job. I mean, to be honest, I never looked at it, but I’m sure they did a great job. It looks good.

703 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, Texas

Cube rat girl: You’ve really contributed to my progress as a human being. Like, I’ve learned all these new terms from you. Like ‘owned,’ and ‘oh, word?’ And ‘meh’!
Cube rat guy: See? So what would your life be like without me?
Cube rat girl: Well, I think pretty much the same, but with a few less words.

350 Madison Avenue
New York, New York

Boss: You look nice today.
Employee: Thanks, I wore a bra.
Bystander: Wait, what?
Employee, demonstrating: See… Look, the girls are free and easy today. They can do cirles too. Too bad I don’t have any tassles.

Elm Street
Coalinga, California

Overheard by: Still losing the TMI Olympics