On the phone

Phone rep: Yes, Jerry* is here. Would you like me to punch him?

915 Broadway
New York, New York

Overheard by: Sarah R

Boss on phone to wife: Yes, they’ll be in this evening. Well, afternoon-ish… Probably in the morning.

Cardiff
Wales

Chick on cell: So, I’m clearing room in the back for more stock, and those fuckers have a case of beer back there…

Mall
Burnaby, British Columbia
Canadia

Overheard by: Christmas shopper wanted to know what store she works at…

Girl on cell: Don’t worry, I Photoshopped my moles off, so the boobs are unidentifiable.

Main Street
Greenville, South Carolina

Overheard by: Ape

Worker on phone: It’s covered in poo — what do I do?!

Fancy chocolate store, Stony Point Fashion Park
Richmond, Virginia

Overheard by: Yum-yum

Coworker on phone: No, sir, I am not an idiot.

Chicago, Illinois

Office peon on phone: Hey, you know what? I have even more Earth-shattering news for you. Apparently Paula Abdul broke her nose this weekend trying to step over her Chihuahua!

171 Nepean Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canadia

Overheard by: I to the Sac

Woman on phone: What do you mean, you never thought you would get caught in a stolen car?!

Columbia Business Park
Columbia, South Carolina

Coworker on phone: Do you have a Mac or a real computer?

Bowling Green, Ohio

Receptionist on door intercom: Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Okay [hangs up]. Bob*, a guy from RICO is here to service you.

Hangar Place
Allentown, Pennsylvania