Employees

Employee on phone: I don't know if Sue* knows about the twin sister. I know Lucy* does–the maid–because they were kidnapped together. (pause) Oh. Okay, I'll talk to you later. Bye!

Saratoga Springs, New York

Overheard by: Intrigued

Office cleaning lady: Does anyone know how to clean mice balls?

Arlington, Virginia

Daycare center worker on phone: I mean, we've got a sombrero. We can do that Mexican thing…whatever month it's in.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Overheard by: George

Cube dweller to boss: It showed up. I knew if I didn't respond to the e-mail, his paycheck would show up.

Broomfield, Colorado

Stylist: I am having bun issues. I called my bun guy and he said I didn't give him enough notice.

Culver City, California

Overheard by: LaLa Land

Manager talking to department: I just really want to thank Katie* for helping out last month. She really jungled a lot of balls…and some of them were pretty hairy.

Richmond, Virginia

Boss, yelling at employee during conference call: I need to know if this guy is jerking me off or not!

18th St.
New York City, New York

Overheard by: Cill the Obscure

Ghetto chick: Yo, everyone on somethin. I work with a nurse and she on crack–but she a damn good nurse!

Wabash Ave
Chicago, Illinois

Employee answering phone: Thank you for calling… (gets squirted with silly string) Aahh!
Customer: What?
Employee: I'm sorry, I just got shot in the face with something.

Scotts Valley, California

Overheard by: Mari

Employee: On this new printer I just installed, we can print double sided.
Crazy-haired boss lady: I don't think I can.
Employee: No, we all can now.
Crazy-haired boss lady: Well, are things double sided on your screen? I don't have anything that is double sided on my screen, so I can't print double sided.

Merrillville, Indiana

Overheard by: CJ