Lies

Boss: So, where did Mike* go?
Underling: He had to go home. Some pet emergency. He said there’s an unidentified liquid coming out of his cat’s ass.
Boss: Well, that’s an excuse I’ve never heard before…

Cypress Street
Tampa, Florida

Overheard by: I didn’t need to know that

Consultant after hanging up phone: Ah, the art of bullshit.

NYU Medical Center
New York

Boss: Brandon*, no matter what you think, those pills will not make you grow three inches. Get back to work.

55th Street and 3rd Avenue
New York, New York

Admin #1: So, Sally* choked on her eggs, and then she said her throat was bleeding and had to leave.
Admin #2: Damn. She chokes on food more than Mama Cass.

Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Overheard by: someone who can swallow