Well, Let's Just Get Right to the Layoffs, Shall We?

Overly talkative manager: So, to lighten the mood a little on this call, what did you do on your day off yesterday, Steve? Did you get some mini-golf in?
Steve: I was at my uncle's funeral.

Minnesota

Overheard by: HungryHungryHippy

Posted on February 19, 2009
Bosses and Underlings, Death, Family, Minnesota, On the phone, Questions, Sports

Talks Normal Speed and Everything

Canadian freelancer: Is your husband Canadian?
Texan producer: No, he's real smart.

Dallas, Texas

Overheard by: Sharon

Posted on February 17, 2009
Employees, Family, General Idiocy, Texas

It's Difficult to Make Ashes Look Alive, Ma'am

Family: Well, let me ask you this, I mean, she won't look dead, right? I've seen some bodies that look like they are dead and I think that is awful, how do you make the deceased not look “that” way?
Director: Uuuhhmmmmm, well, uhhh, huh?

Funeral Home
Detroit, Michigan

Posted on February 10, 2009
Customers, Death, Employees, Family, Family members, Michigan, Physical Appearance, Questions

…Than Getting Paid

Boss: Do you want to hear about what trouble my toddler got up to this morning?
Lackey: Honestly? No.
Boss: I control your paycheck.
Lackey: Nnnnnothing would make me happier.

Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: That was smooth.

Posted on February 4, 2009
Bosses and Underlings, Family, Money, Questions, Washington

Mr. Pugsley Is Jonesing

Woman on phone: After I had that conversation with my mom about stealing my dog's Xanax, it's been downhill.

40th & Lexington
Manhattan, New York

Posted on February 4, 2009
Family, Health & Hygiene, New York, On the phone, Weirdness

Better You Than Me, Pal

Boss to employee fixing phone lines: Where is Matt? He was just here.
Matt: I'm over here…under your wife's desk.

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

Posted on February 4, 2009
Bosses, Employees, Family, Pennsylvania, Questions, Sexuality

The Children I Can Take or Leave

Boss, on his way out the door for a rough meeting: If I never come back, tell my wife I like her.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Posted on February 3, 2009
Bosses, Family, Feelings, Meetings, Pennsylvania

Should We Take a Personal Day?

Boss #1: You know grandpa died today.
(long pause)
Boss #2: From The Munsters?
(long pause)
Boss #1: Yep.

Danville, Illinois

Posted on February 2, 2009
Bosses, Death, Family, Illinois, TV, Weirdness

Fabio's Kids Have Unique Issues

Tech guy #1: My dad had real long hair. It was down to his butt.
Tech guy #2: Why did you dad have long hair?
Tech guy #1: My dad was famous. Famous guys have long hair.
Tech guy #2: What was your dad famous for?
Tech guy #1: I don't know.

Pearl, Mississippi

Overheard by: Brain Dancing

Posted on January 6, 2009
Body Parts, Family, General Idiocy, Mississippi, Physical Appearance, Questions

That, and All the Erotic Pastry Sex.

Male coworker: What's up with everybody being sick right now?
Female coworker: Seriously! I was sick a few days ago and went to the walk-in clinic. The doctor gave me an antibiotic but I didn't take it. I gave it to my husband because he's sick too.
Male coworker: What do you mean you didn't take it? Why are you being non-compliant with treatment?
Female coworker: Well, this is probably TMI, but I can't take antibiotics. They give me yeast infections.

Columbus, Indiana

Overheard by:

Posted on December 26, 2008
Coworkers, Family, General Idiocy, Health & Hygiene, Indiana, Questions