Woman on phone: Yes, thank you — she has an excessive licking problem.
East Sprague
Spokane, Washington
Woman on phone: Yes, thank you — she has an excessive licking problem.
East Sprague
Spokane, Washington
Coworker on phone: But he always says, ‘I can’t dance, I can’t dance…’ No, it’s because his breasts jiggle around when he swings his hips, and he’s so insecure about his breasts. That’s why he can’t meet any girls — his breasts move whenever he dances.
Austin, Texas
Employee on phone: And how do you know her? And… how… do… you… know… her?… AND… HOW… what do you mean, “Ask less detailed questions”?
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overheard by: prefekt
Person on phone, in next cube: Does “motherfucking” have a hyphen in it?…Well, in all these criminal cases I see “motherfucking” without a hyphen and spell-check doesn’t recognize it.
8891 Gander Creek
Dayton, Ohio
Overheard by: Snorting coffee out my nose
Receptionist, answering phone: Good afternoon, how can I help you? (pause) I'm sorry, she no longer works at this office. (hangs up phone)
Receptionist to executive secretary: It was for you.
New York City, New York
Purchaser on telephone: Yes, Singleton. “S” as in “Sam,” “I” as in “India,” “n” as in “Nancy,” “g” as in “Gary,” “l” as in “laugh,” “e” as in “echo,” “t” as in “Tom,” “o” as in “Omar,” “n” as in “Nancy.” Singleton.
Administrator: Thank you, Ms. Simpleton.
Framingham, Massachusetts
Overheard by: Really??
Loud woman in elevator, on phone: I don't delete…it's not in my blood to delete!
Fairfax, Virginia
Overheard by: Receptionist
Manager on phone: I googled it on the internet.
Juneau, Alaska
Female boss on phone: I have never seen one that big, I don't think I can handle one that big.
Pharmacy
Atlanta, Georgia
Telephone grunt #1: There was someone pooping in the hallway?
Telephone grunt #2: That’s what she said! Hold on, I’m going to call her. [Calls non-telephone-based grunt] She was pooping and walking? In the garage? Okay. I guess I just had to hear it again to believe it.
175 South 3rd Street
Columbus, Ohio
