People Go to Radio Shack for That?

Sales girl: Can I help you find anything today?
Middle-aged woman: Yeah, um…
Teenage daughter: What headphones here work with my iPod?
Sales girl: Any of these in this section. Is there a particular kind you are looking for?
Middle-aged woman: Um, are you sure? Could you ask someone and make sure?
Sales girl: Um…
Teenage daughter: Mom, she said these ones.
Sales girl: Let me know if you have any questions…
(five minutes later)
Middle-aged woman to new sales guy: Hi, I was wondering if these headphones will work with an mp3 player?
New sales guy: Um… Uh… Hang on. Julie*, do these…
Sales girl, with her back turned: Yeah, yeah, they do.
New sales guy, laughing: That was quick.
Sales girl: No psychic powers. She already asked me. I guess she just wanted a second opinion with a penis.
Teenage daughter: Good job, mom.

Bloomington, Indiana

Overheard by: You've Got Questions; We've Got Blank Stares

Posted on December 7, 2010
Advice, Compare and contrast, Dumb Customers, Indiana, Smart Employees, Technology

It Was A Reality Program. and There Was this Assistant Manager…

CSR: I saw the dumbest program on television last night.
Assistant Manager: You'll have those on television.

Indiana

Posted on September 29, 2010
Bosses, Compare and contrast, Customer Service, Indiana, TV

…As a Centerpiece for Our Annual Dinner.

Administrator: The college president is in the process of finding an old nun.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Posted on June 30, 2010
Admins, Indiana, Religion, Weirdness

The Mary Poppins Director's Cut Is Disturbing, to Say the Least

Sales exec: I will beat you to death with your own umbrella.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Overheard by: Heather

Posted on June 28, 2010
Crimes, Death, Executives, Indiana, Sales, Threats

Jay-Z Has a Reasonable Doubt About Beyoncé

Paralegal: So I ripped her arm off.
Lawyer #1: Wait. What part do I get?
Paralegal: You get her leg.
Lawyer #2: Just don't leave her booty behind.

Indiana

Overheard by: I think I'll be leaving now.

Posted on June 8, 2010
Body Parts, Indiana, Lawyers, Violence

Hey, Everybody Experiments in Business School

Office girl #1: Did you see Taco Bell has shrimp tacos?!
Office girl #2: Sounds gross!
Office girl #3: I like fish tacos…
Office girl #1: Yeah, you do!

Merrillville, Indiana

Overheard by: Consuela

Posted on June 7, 2010
Coworkers, Indiana, Meals and Snacks, Weirdness

Indeed.

Native English speaker coworker: I don't get that… I guess I failed to miss your point.

Boise, Indiana

Overheard by: In Disbelief

Posted on May 28, 2010
Coworkers, General Idiocy, Indiana, Words

“Informed” Doesn't Mean “Competent.” Just to Clarify.

Admin to staff in morning staff meeting: Maybe I should just send the entire calendar so you all know the due dates for the entire year and can plan ahead.
Boss: Huh! An informed staff. That's an idea…

Indianapolis, Indiana

Posted on May 12, 2010
Admins, Bosses, Indiana, Office Politics, Time Management

…Which Brings Me to the Indy 500

Male coworker #1: Supposed to get up to fifty this weekend!
Male coworker #2: Yup.
Male coworker #1: Folks are gonna looooove that.
Male coworker #2: Yep. Especially the doctors.
Male coworker #1: What?
Male coworker #2: Yeah, cuz you know when it gets warm everyone takes off their coats and then gets a cold and they have to go to the doctor, and he gets to poke them in the butt.

Crane, Indiana

Overheard by: Dr. J

Posted on April 14, 2010
Body Parts, Coworkers, Health & Hygiene, Indiana, Sensory Experiences, Weather, Weirdness

And Now I'm a Great Big Carnivwhore

CSR #1: Yeah, I was a vegan for a few years.
CSR #2: What happened?
CSR #1: Chicken happened.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Posted on March 10, 2010
Customer Service, Diet & Weight, Indiana, Meals and Snacks, Questions