I Will Never Forget Our Little Chat

Manager: So, my wife had to give me an enema this weekend. I thought I was going to die.
New girl: Are you serious?
Manager: Yes. I am always serious.

Christina Street
Sarnia, Ontario
Canadia

Overheard by: Leoness

Posted on January 25, 2015
Bosses and Underlings, Canadia, Death, Family, Gripes, Health & Hygiene, Questions

…But What's with Those Asbestos Warning Signs?

IT guy: What's wrong?
Foreign IT guy, sniffing: I'm not sure.
IT guy: Don't worry, you're in America now. They'll be stuff wrong with you that you never knew was wrong and whatever it is, there'll be a pill for it.
Foreign IT guy, backing away: Uhhhh… thanks.

Aliso Viejo, California

Posted on January 25, 2015
California, Health & Hygiene, Sensory Experiences, Tech People, Weirdness

If I Pass Out, Inject Me with the Blue Needle

Frazzled boss: Today has been just awful.
Concerned coworker: I know, hun. (in a hushed tone) Do you want a Xanax?
Frazzled boss: Oh, god, no…thank you…I have my own supply. (in hushed tone) And I've already had several.

New York City, New York

Posted on January 24, 2015
Bosses, Employees, Health & Hygiene, New York, Offers and requests, Substance Use & Abuse

Think of His Lungs Like Giant Beakers

Technician: Man, I gotta go grab a smoke. I’ve been upstairs mixing chemo for hours!

427 Victor Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina

Overheard by: Suzette Truesdell

Posted on January 22, 2015
Gripes, Health & Hygiene, North Carolina, Substance Use & Abuse, Tech People, Wishes

Milk is Always Better From the Tap

General Manager: Let’s not forget that this week is World Breastfeeding Week.

34705 W 12 Mile Road
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Overheard by: Rebecca L Jones

Posted on January 21, 2015
Body Parts, Bosses, Health & Hygiene, Michigan, Time Management

5PM That’s a Wrap

Customer on phone: Can I get reimbursed for herbal remedies through my flexible spending account?
CSR #1: No. Holocaustic medicines are not eligible for reimbursement unless you receive them as part of doctor’s visit.
CSR #2: I think you meant holistic.
CSR #1: Whatever. Same thing.

2302 International Lane
Madison, Wisconsin