Gossip

Male coworker: Yeah, mine keeps flopping down… I’m talking about my computer, by the way…

Victoria
Australia

Overheard by: Jewels

Peon #1: You know what TV show I’d really like to be on?
Peon #2: Knight Rider?

Brooklyn, New York

Overheard by: still laughing

Male worker on phone: What? Was it my fault? I’m sorry, I said the wrong thing… So she’s still in heat?

11th Avenue
Calgary, Alberta
Canadia

Overheard by: Needs a new desk soon

Designer: … And we still have to buy legs for the twins.

111 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois

Overheard by: Hear No Evil

Salesperson: I’m having problems with my unit.
Accountant: What?
Salesperson: Yeah. When I put it in my ear, it whistles.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Secretary: Why would she take a gun with her to the parking garage? … This is good news!

111 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: intern

Employee #1: Who’s that new blonde girl that works here?
Employee #2: Which new blonde girl? That doesn’t narrow it down.
Employee #1: You know, the… the slow one. She sounds kind of retarded when she talks.
Employee #2: Kelly*? She’s not retarded, you jerk — she’s from Sweden. English isn’t her first language.

Boston Post Road
Sudbury, Massachusetts

Overheard by: slurific

Customer #1: So, is Gary* out yet?
Customer #2: Oh, no — his sentencing isn’t until Tuesday.
Customer #1: Oh, okay. How’s Colleen* handling it?
Customer #2: Well, they are going to get married before then, so I guess great.

Ketchikan, Alaska

Agent: We used to play this drinking game when I was twnety. They still have it now. What was that called? President? Mr. President? Oh, yeah! ‘Asshole’!

2661 Riva Road
Annapolis, Maryland

Overheard by: Just the Receptionist

Office guy: I mean, I wouldn’t wish death on anyone, but if we came back from break and she died… I’d be secretly happy.
Office girl: Yeah. Like, if I had to choose someone in the office to die–
Office guy: –It would be her.
Office girl: Totally.
Office guy: Anyway, have a lovely Christmas!
Office girl: You, too! Happy holidays!

Melbourne
Australia