Meetings

Sales guy: I couldn't believe it! In the middle of the meeting with Frank* there, he just flips his thong up on the desk!

Olympic Peninsula, Washington

Overheard by: good heavens

Boss, on his way out the door for a rough meeting: If I never come back, tell my wife I like her.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Grad student: How was the meeting?
Neurology professor: It was great, and this time I took really good notes, see? Right here I wrote, “Why is the neurons are gone?”

Baltimore, Maryland

Overheard by: LabCat

Boss, exiting a staff meeting: The internet was the greatest invention for the perverts. They're having a hay day!

Dallas, Texas

Project manager: So what do you think the chances are that we will have a meeting giving us the status of what is up?
Admin: I'd say the odds are better that the girls' gymnastic team will win the 2006 Super Bowl.

Evanston, Illinois

Overheard by: teh aml

Old bald lawyer to younger lawyer: I'm waiting for John Smith*, this son of a bitch who…
Third lawyer, strolling up, extending hand: Hi! Pleased to meet you! I'm that son of a bitch!

Brooklyn, New York

Overheard by: Big Larry

Post-doc: Does anyone know when Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day is?
Grad student: Wooooo! Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day! Let's celebrate!

Baltimore, Maryland

Overheard by: LabCat

Male office drone #1: I was just talking to a bunch of people and I realized afterwards that I had ChapStick all over my face. That's just great.
Male office drone #2: The same thing happens to me, except with lipstick.

Mesa, Arizona

Orientation instructor: Well, yesterday we had a “team exercise” but it quickly spiraled into a Lord of the Rings scenario.

Alexandria, Virginia

Overheard by: Amy

Coworker #1: You know, Diana* is leaving to move to Austin.
Coworker #2 (bitter and disappointed): I hate it when people leave.
Coworker #3: Really? I like it because we get snacks.

Park Avenue
New York, New York