Dentist receptionist #1: What kind of coffee would you like? We have hazelnut, french roast…
Dentist receptionist #2: I could have sworn you just said: “weasel nut”.
Dentist receptionist #1: That’s my favorite flavor.
Duluth, Minnesota
Overheard by: Just waiting
Trainer: He’s a great guy, but he’s very… How should I put this?
New hire: Anal?
Trainer: Yes. I love anal.
Eagan, Minnesota
Wisconsinite on a diet, talking about quitting her walking team: I quit the stepping. Right now I am focusing all my energy on not eating cheese.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Overheard by: Nic
Co-worker on phone: Yeah, she was really sick. She was vomiting, and throwing up, and barfing, and everything else.
Washington Street
St. Paul, Minnesota
Overheard by: KC
Office drone: Ahhhh crap! I peed on the floor. If I knew I was going to pee on the floor today, I’d never have come to work.
From within a Stall in the Men’s Restroom, Office Building
Rochester, Minnesota
Director: I’d like to announce that Albert*, our intern for the summer, is leaving to go back to school. His last day will be Friday. We are going to miss you here! [Team claps.]Intern: Um, actually, I’ve decided not to go back to school. I’m moving to Israel.
Manager: Why are you moving to Israel? It’s not exactly a safe place to be right now.
Intern: I feel that I need to go and support my people.
Manager: But you’re not Jewish. You’re Russian.
Intern: Yes, I am Russian, and I am also Jewish. That’s what this yarmulke is for [points to head.]
11th Street and Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Overheard by: i can’t believe i work here
CSR #1: I just want to know what is expected of us!
CSR #2, walking away: What is expected of us is that you suck, and I don’t, so there!
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Worker bee #1: I don’t know how good an idea that is in a canoe.
Worker bee #2: What? At worst, they could get you for public intoxication.
Worker bee #1: I’m not worried about the legal ramifications. I’m worried about the drowning ramifications.
9000 Plymouth Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Worker #1: So, what time do you usually stroll into the office in the morning? I’m assuming you’re not an eight AM guy…
Worker #2: What makes you think that?
Worker #1: I’m older — I know things.
Worker #2: And because I sprint into the office ’cause I’m always late.
Worker #1: So, what time is safe for a meeting? Meaning you need to be able to one: talk, two: listen, three: understand, and four: ask questions if you have them.
336 Robert Street
St. Paul, Minnesota
Overheard by: Justin
