New York

Woman: I have never heard such idiotness in my life. I’ve never heard it.

375 Hudson Street
New York, NY

Crazed, frazzled receptionist, yelling: A little Vicodin goes a long way!

Manhattan, New York

Overheard by: EMCEE

Bimbette employee: I mean, like, if you gave Thomas Jefferson the Internet, he totally wouldn’t have freed the slaves.

Department store
New Hartford, New York

Overheard by: Jenn

Supervisor: I didn’t just say that to him because he’s gay, I would’ve said the same thing to you.
Worker: Oh yeah? How do you know I’m not gay?
Supervisor: I don’t. Are you?
Worker: Yes.
Supervisor: Okay then, have a nice day…

716 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, New York

PA #1: I have a thing for military sci-fi.
PA #2: I mean, who doesn't?
(later)
PA #1: Predator is a classic. It's like Casablanca.

Manhattan, New York

Dude: Are you looking at pictures of naked women again?
Man: What kind of stupid question is that?
Dude: Yeah, sorry.
Man: Why don’t you ask me what I’m breathing? ‘Breathing some air there, huh? Boy, you sure do like your air.’
Dude: Yeah, I know, sorry. Hey — that one’s pretty.
Man: Tell me about it.

Starbucks
New York, New York

Female co-worker: My uncle just bought a condom in Brooklyn. It’s a real nice place.
Male co-worker: Really?
Female co-worker: Uh huh.

99 Church Street
New York, New York

Female office dolt: Oh my god! I need to put my sweater away before I get fined!

Water Street
New York City, New York

Overheard by: Cubicle Gnome

Not Even Pills Can Deliver That.

Female peon: I want to wear flats… I mean, my doctor promised me three more inches…
IT guy: Mine too.

Manhattan, New York

Employee: Hello, and welcome to XYZ Store*. How are you today?
Suit: Um, I’m alright. How are you?
Employee, shrugging half-heartedly: I work at XYZ Store.
Suit: Oh, right. Sorry.

Electronics store
New York, New York

Overheard by: I’ll try and be nicer to them from now on