Indiana

Stunned server, after seeing shapely female exec chef in street clothes: Chef! You're a girl!

Indianapolis, Indiana

Overheard by: irrelevant

Claims supervisor to claims processor: You will need to send out a denial form on this one. The renter's policy does not cover contraction of sexually transmitted diseases while visiting the apartment.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Overheard by: GirlFriday

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

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

Indiana

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

Indianapolis, Indiana

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

Indianapolis, Indiana

Overheard by: Heather

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.

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

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

Boise, Indiana

Overheard by: In Disbelief

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