Tragically, Hitting the Bottle.

Lady in office: That's odd…I just got a voice mail from a baby!
Man: When did that happen?
Lady in office: 11 pm last night…what was a baby even doing up at that hour?

Washington, DC

Overheard by: MIke

Posted on July 30, 2015
Coworkers, General Idiocy, On the phone, Questions, Washington DC

The Propmasters on Indiana Jones Movies Are Always Kept on Their Toes

Coworker wandering lobby, on cell: Why are you going to be late this time? What do you mean the camel got loose and knocked over the “wheel of death!”

The Red Brick Hell House
Upper Alberta
Canadia

Overheard by: Lackey

Posted on July 30, 2015
Accidents, Animals, Canadia, Coworkers, On the phone, Questions, Weirdness

It's More Of a Hobby, Really.

Interviewer, during phone interview: Do you have any experience with suppository management?

Cupertino, California

Posted on July 30, 2015
California, Health & Hygiene, Interviewers/Interviewees, On the phone, Questions, Words

Let Me Know How That Works Out for You

Boss to vendor on phone: So, if we take a dump, how long before you can analyze it?

Denver, Colorado

Overheard by: DB

Posted on July 29, 2015
Bosses, Colorado, Health & Hygiene, On the phone, Questions, Restroom, Sales, Weirdness

I’ve Been Waiting Years for You to Say That!

Woman on phone: I really wanna get you off tonight. [Pause] No, I mean call your manager and see if they need you to come in! Shut up, stop laughing!

Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia

Overheard by: sneaky pete

Posted on July 28, 2015
Employees, Georgia, On the phone, Sexuality, Time Management, Words

He Must Be Quite a Guy

Cube girl on phone: Don’t call it my ‘bosom’ — that makes me feel old. [A minute later] How many redheads with big boobs do you know?! Oh, your fiancée, I see. I didn’t know that.

Houston, Texas

Posted on July 28, 2015
Gossip, On the phone, Texas

When You Love Your Job, It Isn't Really “Work”

Salesman on speakerphone: Hey, Paul, get in here so we can work on BJs. (meaning the wholesale store)
Graphic designer: Eeewwwww!

Farmingdale, New York

Overheard by: peej

Posted on July 26, 2015
Designers and Photographers, New York, On the phone, Sales, Sexuality, Weirdness

…Come by the Office Later and I'll Give You a Check.

Female executive VP on phone son: I'm not giving you money today. I'm not giving it to you. I'm not giving it to you. I'm not giving it to you. (pause) Michael, did you hear what I just said? I'm not giving you any money today. I'm. Not. Giving. You. Any. Money. Today. (pause) I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I said I'm sorry. (pause) Yes, I'm serious. I gave you $50 yesterday and I said it had to last you until Friday. You're 21. You're 21. Get a job. (pause) I'm not giving you money today. Okay, bye. (pause) I love you too.

Montclair, New Jersey

Posted on July 26, 2015
Age and ageing, Executives, Family, Family members, Feelings, Money, New Jersey, On the phone

The Best Part Is, She Means Martin Luther King Day.

Loud, annoying girl on phone trying to sound important: No, no, no! We can't do April 22nd, we're closed for black Friday!

Manhattan, New York

Posted on July 26, 2015
General Idiocy, Holidays, New York, Office Politics, On the phone

1PM Pick Up Facsimiles

Co-worker on phone: I will send it V. I. A. fax.

285 Primrose Lane
Fairfield, Connecticut

Posted on July 25, 2015
Connecticut, Coworkers, On the phone, Technology, Words

On the phone