…You Smell Like Gas.

Coworker #1: I was putting gas in the car and the nozzle just sprayed out of the gas tank and all over me. If someone were to light a match, I'd go up in flames. (disappears for a short time to change into a pair of jeans)
Coworker #2, not having heard the previous story: Oh my gosh, are you wearing jeans?
Coworker #1: Yep.
Coworker #2: Why?
(coworker #1 proceeds to retell the gas-spilling story)
Coworker #2: Oh my gosh, do your other pants smell like gas?
Coworker #1, very seriously: Nope, they smell like lemons.

Plymouth, Minnesota

Posted on April 25, 2011
Accidents, Clothes, Coworkers, Minnesota, Questions, Sensory Experiences

The Bastards All Called in Sick Today

Supervisor's son: Do you pay them to be here?
Supervisor: Sometimes it feels like it.

Golden Valley, Minnesota

Overheard by: Bill

Posted on April 22, 2011
Admins, Family members, Minnesota, Money, Office Politics, Questions

But Didn't He Watch a Lot Of Gossip Girl While He Was in Here?

Social worker to intake nurse: The patient has a history of mental retardation.
Intake nurse: Has he always been retarded?
(long pause)
Social worker: I'm pretty sure it's not a result of his hospitalization!

Minnesota

Posted on November 3, 2010
Employees, Health & Hygiene, Minnesota, Nurses, Questions

I'm Kinda Tired Of Hearing About Your Sex Life.

Engineer #1: I call it a Sloppy Jose.
Engineer #2: Dude… Not cool.
Engineer #1: What? It's spicier.

Burnsville, Minnesota

Overheard by: Kind of Hungry now

Posted on August 6, 2010
Engineers, Minnesota, Names, Sensory Experiences

The Current State Of Our Economy: Explained.

Sales rep: I'm rich today because I decided not to pay my car payment this month. Suck it, bank!

St. Paul, Minnesota

Overheard by: srsly

Posted on July 29, 2010
Insults, Minnesota, Money, Sales

…And That's When I Knew I Loved That Man.

Supervisor to another: And, y'know, he was in the woods, so he covered himself with a bunch of mud, because that's supposed to help.

Bloomington, Minnesota

Overheard by: glasses girl

Posted on June 29, 2010
Coworkers, Minnesota, Sensory Experiences, Weirdness

By the Way, Are You Male or Female?

Middle aged coworker #1: I'm not gonna cuddle with you, I just like the way it feels.
Middle aged coworker #2: I don't need any rumors to start about me… How about we just hug instead?

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Overheard by: Distracted

Posted on June 4, 2010
Coworkers, Feelings, Minnesota, Offers and requests, Sexuality

Reader Poll: Do You Work with Rodeo Clowns?

Female CSR on phone to another: Hello, can I give you a tracking number? (pause) Please? I'll love you forever. (pause) Until I leave for the rodeo, and then I'll forget all about you.

Bloomington, Minnesota

Overheard by: glasses girl