But Doesn't Drinking Bring Families Together?

Intern #1: You know, the ABC Family really is a new kind of family.
Intern #2: What do you mean?
Intern #1: Well it's promoting underage drinking and teen pregnancy. Yay, family!

Richmond, Virginia

Posted on June 1, 2010
Drinking, Family, Health & Hygiene, Interns & Temps, TV, Virginia

…Hello?…Hello??

Insurance company boss on phone: Let's put it in a more practical sense: your mom dies…

White Plains, New York

Posted on May 31, 2010
Bosses, Death, Family, New York, On the phone

Is That, Like, a Sex Thing?

Male suit #1: So, how's living at Gwen* going?
Male suit #2: You know, I love my sister. But I can't wait to have my own place again. I need to be king of my roast.

Ridgewood, New Jersey

Posted on May 7, 2010
Family, Feelings, New Jersey, Suits, Wishes

Poor Mrs. Woods

Coworker to another: Shut up, at least my husband lies to me!

Waco, Texas

Overheard by: Chris

Posted on April 30, 2010
Coworkers, Family, Lies, Texas

And It Can Help Me with Housework!

Female suit on cell: I'm just having a baby, it's not like the entire focus of my life is changing.

Federal Building
Washington, DC

Posted on April 29, 2010
Family, General Idiocy, On the phone, Suits, Washington DC

Suzie…Wong?

Cubicle mole to another: Yeah, every time I see that guy I think “next time I see him he's gonna have a Chinese wife.” Hey, do you remember Suzie? I wonder if she still has herself a Chinese baby…

Greenville, Texas

Overheard by: Mike

Posted on April 28, 2010
Coworkers, Family, Questions, Race, Texas

From My Big Book Of Ways to Deal with Nosy People

Cashier, ringing up case of beer and large box of condoms: Got a busy weekend planned, huh?
Customer: Yeah, my sister's coming into town tonight. Gotta be prepared, you know?

Portland, Oregon

Overheard by: Lusus Naturae