Gossip

Salesman: That man was crazy!
Architect: Was he gay?
Salesman: No, he’s too old to be gay!

Williamsburg, Virginia

Overheard by: Not too old

Developer, talking about boss: Yeah, and I was giving him crap because he wouldn’t come out with us because his wife’s gay… I mean pregnant!

State & Water
Peoria, Illinois

Overheard by: only girl in an office of men…

Lady peon: I had a third thing to mention to you.
Manager: Okay, go ahead.
Lady peon: When I was on the phone with Susan*, she got mad at me. She told me to chill in a very inappropriate tone.
Manager: Uh-huh.
Lady peon: I think she’ll sabotage your party over this. I think she’s gone around the bend.
Manager: You think she’s gone around the bend?

Paramus, New Jersey

Overheard by: Making Copies

Coworker #1: So, did you hear that Keith Richards said the N-word in his comedy bit the other day?
Coworker #2: That’s a shame. I thought he was from England.

Missoula, Montana

Overheard by: Ray

Designer: … And then [the director] said, ‘What else did you accomplish today?’ Can you believe that?!
Writer: What the hell business is it of his what you do here?
Designer: And so what if I did go to lunch with you for three hours? Is that a crime? Can a man not waste a little time on the company dollar anymore? What the hell kind of place is this becoming?!
Writer: I ask myself that everyday.

16340 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona

HR woman: Oh, I love passing the buck. Passing the buck is my middle name.

Internet company
Pasadena, California

Coworker on phone: I wouldn’t put that guy in charge of his own pants.

516 High Street
Maitland, NSW
Australia

Overheard by: Squigley

Employee #1: I can’t believe I spent four hours working on my lawn over the weekend!
Employee #2: Yeah, it seems like most people don’t understand that a beautiful lawn doesn’t grow on trees.
Employee #1: [Stares silently.]Employee #2: It doesn’t, y’know.

Wilmington, Delaware

Overheard by: Bryan

Peon #1: Did you hear they’re thinking about banning all gel-enhanced bras on airplanes?
Peon #2: Women wear gel in their bras?
Peon #1: It’s like padding, but gel, which gives it a more natural enhancement and feel.
Peon #2: That’s false advertising!

Nova Scotia
Canadia

Editor: I really like Ethiopian food.
Publisher: Melanie* gained 10 pounds when she was in Africa.

Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canadia