Coworkers

Girl coworker to old fashioned receptionist: Hey, I think you should remind Mike* that it's his week to do kitchen duty.
Old fashioned receptionist: I don't think I can do that. Men shouldn't have kitchen duty.
Girl coworker: But he's the bottom.
Old fashioned receptionist: What's a bottom?

Washington, DC

Man to group of coworkers discussing Michael Jackson's death: He's one of only two people with immediate name recognition worldwide, the other being Bob Marley.

Washington, DC

Female coworker, coughing: I didn't know if I got another STD or what… (pause) Would you like a cupcake? It's homemade!

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Peon, about crowd: What’s going on over there?
Coworker: One of them’s just had a baby and he’s brought it in. Look, there it is on the floor!

Hertfordshire
UK

Overheard by: well, there’s no daycare

Coworker #1: He thinks he's slick, trying to be sneaky all the time.
Coworker #2: Girl, forget him! It's time to do you!
Coworker #1: I will! My time will come!
Coworker #2: I hear that!
Coworker #1: First we gotta find out if her baby is really his, then I'm through with him…

The Bronx, New York

Female coworker: Um, hi.
Openly gay male coworker: Oh, hi. Sorry, I was just admiring your work.
Female coworker: Don't worry, I know you're not checking out my rack. Hm, and that actually makes me sad.
Openly gay male coworker: Yeah, I know. Keep dreaming.

Exchange Place
New York City, New York

Worker #1: Yeah, we're excited to see Scotland.
Worker #2: What's on your list to see in Scotland?
Worker #1: Well I really want to see Stonehenge!
Worker #2: Stonehenge is in England.
Worker #1: Wait…what did you ask?

Redmond, Washington

Woman: What the hell? People disappear like it’s the damn Matrix.

32 Old Slip
New York, NY

Overheard by: Kevz

Office girl #1: I don’t like lettuce.
Office girl #2: You don’t eat lettuce? Why’d you get a salad?
Office girl #1: Because I need to lose weight! I’m getting fat!
Office girl #2: What else is that in your salad?
Office girl #1: Chicken.
Office girl #2: Grilled or fried?
Office girl #1: Ummm… Fried…
Office girl #2: Uh-huh… Is that cheese I see in there?
Office girl #1: Yes!
Office girl #2: And are those Bacon Bits?
Office girl #1: Shut up! And no, it’s real bacon!
Office girl #2: And you aren’t gonna eat the lettuce?
Office girl #1: I will stab you with my fork! Go away!

8220 England Street
Charlotte, North Carolina

Coworker #1: Dammit, I wanted Tao chai.
Coworker #2: What's stopping you?
Coworker #1: I'm already tea-bagging.

W 26th St
New York City, New York