The Laissez-Faire Kind

Younger peon: Remember those Richard Scarry books with the animals all dressed up in–
Older peon: I haven’t read kids’ books since the second grade. Seriously.
Younger peon: What, your kids never read children’s books? What kind of parent are you?!

150 Federal Street
Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on March 7, 2008
Arts, Coworkers, Default, Family, Gripes, Massachusetts

They Might Wonder Why You Were Eating Clay

Undergrad: If I shit a brick, what would the geologists think of it?

Men’s room, University of Iowa
Iowa

Posted on March 6, 2008
Default, Design and Editorial, Iowa, Philosophy, Questions, Restroom, Students

So If You Continue to Be Full of It, You Live Forever?

Suit to others: I guess he had a heart attack, man. He was on the john for two and a half weeks!

East Marginal Way
Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: What?!?

Posted on March 6, 2008
Default, Health & Hygiene, Restroom, Suits, Time Management, Washington

A Nighttime Visit by the Spirit of Dave Thomas Ignited His Passion for Fries

Manager: Are the fries ready yet?
Underling: Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up!

Wendy’s, Troy-Schenectady Road
Latham, New York

Overheard by: AndyfromLakewood

Posted on March 6, 2008
Bosses and Underlings, Comebacks, Default, Meals and Snacks, New York, Questions

“Night Sweats Are the Best Thing Since Dark Side of the Moon!” Raves Rolling Stone

Manager #1: These mood swings are driving me crazy. Everyone in my house is afraid of me. They are all walking on eggshells.
Manager #2: Menopause rocks.

365 West Passaic Street
Rochelle Park, New Jersey

Overheard by: cubicle right outside

Posted on March 6, 2008
Bosses, Comebacks, Default, Family, Feelings, Gripes, Health & Hygiene, New Jersey

Differences Between .Net and Java Developers Are Usually Harder to See

.Net developer, finishing a presentation: … And that’s my presentation on .Net custom controls. Any questions about the toggle reader or list controls?
Java developer, bursting at the seams: So it turns out my frat brothers inadvertently stole a human corpse!

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Posted on March 5, 2008
Crimes, Death, Default, Pennsylvania, Tech People, Technology

You Should See Me Parallel Park It

Worker bee #1: So, what do you think of my new car?
Worker bee #2: I think it looks like an un-circumcised dick.
Worker bee #1: Are you saying it’s a cock wagon?
Worker bee #2: Dude, you couldn’t pick up bitches in that.

Corvallis, Oregon

Overheard by: bystander

Posted on March 5, 2008
Body Parts, Comebacks, Compare and contrast, Coworkers, Default, Oregon, Questions

But She Won’t Go Anywhere Near a Carrot

Boss: The thing I love about Fiona* is that you’ll offer her a stick and she’ll immediately grab the wrong end.

Chislehurst, Kent
England

Overheard by: Bob Cat

Posted on March 5, 2008
Bosses, Default, England, Gripes, Philosophy, Words

Just When I Thought Living in Jersey Couldn’t Get Any Crappier

Suit #1: That toilet has been clogged for two days now. Didn’t somebody call Property Management to fix it?
Suit #2: Yeah, they were called. Here comes Pete* from Property Management now. Check out the rubber gloves up to his elbows.
Suit #1: Hey, Pete, how’s it going?
Pete: Okay, I guess. Same shit, different day.

2nd Street
Jersey City, New Jersey

Overheard by: Hobo Whisperer

Posted on March 5, 2008
Comebacks, Coworkers, Default, New Jersey, Restroom, Suits

I Transcend Mere Occupational Categories

Loudmouth designer: I am a designer. What are you?
Newbie: I am Hans.

Mitte, Berlin
Germany

Overheard by: smiling writer

Posted on March 5, 2008
Coworkers, Default, Designers and Photographers, Germany, Language barrier

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