New York

Manager roaming the halls: I want to hurt somebody.

Poughkeepsie, New York

Overheard by: Dave

Boss at computer: So, when you say “inbox”… What exactly do you mean by that?

Manhattan, New York

Female secretary: Anybody need a really big box? Cause I got one! (pauses, then everybody in the room starts giggling) Oh, grow up!

6th Ave
New York, New York

Overheard by: Joshy Sweetpants

President: I don't care if he shoved it up his ass to see if it would come out of his mouth! It doesn't fuckin' matter!

Elmsford, New York

Overheard by: Bored Beyond Belief

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Team Overheard

Boss: I told you not to shit in the bathroom.

1123 Broadway
New York, NY

IT manager: Sometimes when I’m down and nothing makes any sense, I just pretend I work for Emeril Lagasse.

West Village
New York, New York

Attorney on phone to male co-counsel: Helloooo my little queen! Did you get that fat bastard on the phone?

Huntington, New York

Overheard by: Lady Lawyer

Coworker #1: He’s Cajun.
Coworker #2: Cajun?
Coworker #1: Yeah, he is from New Orleans.
Coworker #2: What color are they?

Latham, New York

Overheard by: Parker

Manager: Just because I’m a manager they are treating me like I can’t be a customer! I wanted to put something on hold and they said, ‘No, that’s for customers.’ I have a key to this bitch! I’ll be all up in here ringing that shit up myself.

Valley Stream, New York

Overheard by: J-Face