Starbucks barista: And what size would you like?
Very tall and intimidating black man with deep voice: My size.
(barista grabs largest cup available)
Santa Rosa, California
Overheard by: One-Hit
Starbucks barista: And what size would you like?
Very tall and intimidating black man with deep voice: My size.
(barista grabs largest cup available)
Santa Rosa, California
Overheard by: One-Hit
Employee at Christian book store: Hi there, can I help you find something?
Customer: I'm looking for a book.
Employee: Alright, what's the title?
Customer: I don't know. It's a book about… uhm, Jesus.
Employee: Okay. I think you're going to have to be a little more specific, since we have a lot of books on that subject.
Customer: It has a green cover.
Gainesville, Florida
CSR: Yes, ma'm, that cellphone plan has unlimited minutes.
Customer: And how many minutes is that exactly?
Oklahoma
Overheard by: couldn't make this up
Customer: I would like to buy this box of condoms, but I want to know if I can return them if they don't work.
Cashier: What do you mean “if they don't work?”
Customer: You know! If I get pregnant!
Brooklyn, New York
Overheard by: OhMyGodBecky
Older Asian lady: Oh, you shaved your beard off!
IT guy: Yep!
Older Asian lady: Now I don't have to be afraid of you.
IT guy: What?
Older Asian lady: Every time I saw you with your beard, I was afraid you were going to mug me, but now you don't look like a mugger.
IT guy: Thanks… I think?
Toronto
Canadia
Overheard by: Amused at Asian ladies…
Guy to waitress: So, this cookie plate. What is it, a plate of cookies?
Chicago,Illinois
Bookseller in children's department: Can I help you find anything?
Mother: Has CS Lewis written anything new lately?
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Salon receptionist: How can I help you?
Girl: I would like to schedule an appointment for acrylic nails.
Salon receptionist: Okay, can I get your first and last name?
Girl: Sure, it's Lindsay… (long pause) …I forgot the second question.
San Diego, California
Overheard by: Really…?!
Tech support rep: Okay, so go ahead and type in the url in the address bar.
Customer: Okay, uh, um, should I be on the internet?
Tech support rep: Yes.
Customer: Okay. Um. Okay. So uh, should I google “internet”?
Boston, Massachusetts
Overheard by: loves three way calling and the mute button
Cashier: Hello, sir. What would you like?
Customer: What would I like? Hm…let me look inside myself and see what I desire.
Portland, Maine
