…Which Is a Totally Different Recipe.

Coworker on phone: I made some really good roasted vegetables with polenta last night, you should have been there. (pause) No, that's a placenta.

Denver, Colorado

Overheard by: Shannon

Posted on January 21, 2015
Colorado, Coworkers, General Idiocy, Meals and Snacks, On the phone, Words

Remember How We Said If You Asked That Again You’d Be Fired?

Sales rep on phone: Um, I don’t know, let me check… [Mutes phone and yells to coworkers] Do we carry Big Ben’s nut sauce?!

Charleston, South Carolina

Overheard by: Laughing too hard to answer

Posted on January 20, 2015
On the phone, Possible Sexual Harassment, Questions, South Carolina

PTSD Is Quite Common in the Postal Service

Woman yelling to husband over cell phone, with look of horror in her eyes: *Bob? Bob?!? Bob, are you crying? Are you crying, bob?!? Yes, I need stamps. 100 of them.

University Place
Stamford, Connecticut

Overheard by: Studs

Posted on January 17, 2015
Connecticut, Customers, Default, Family, Feelings, On the phone, Questions, Service, Weirdness

I'll Take That As a No

Agent: Can you tell me what color the small square or circular sticker is on the back of your phone?
Customer: I had cervical surgery this week. My neck hurts.

Vermillion, South Dakota

Overheard by: Haley

Posted on January 14, 2015
Body Parts, Colors, Customers, Employees, Health & Hygiene, On the phone, Questions, South Dakota, Weirdness

But Don’t You Need to Know My Lineage?

Caller: Yes, I would like to confirm my reservation for tonight. My surname is Tango Anglo-Saxon, Newfoundland–
Receptionist: Um, sir, you lost me at ‘Tango.’ Can I just have the first three letters of your last name?

Kinzie and State Streets
Chicago, Illinois

Posted on January 12, 2015
Dumb Customers, Illinois, On the phone

Well It's Clear on My Desktop Wallpaper, Anyway.

Ubergeek on phone: I am up in Davenport right now, and it's quite clear, and rumor has it Schwarzenegger will be here tomorrow.
Neighbor geek: Stop pretending like you go outside and can enjoy good weather.

Davenport, California

Posted on January 12, 2015
California, Dorks, Geeks, & Nerds, Nerds and Geeks, On the phone, Politics, Weather

We All Have Lingering Questions About Sarah Palin

Coworker on phone: It doesn't still smell like squirrel, does it?

Portland, Oregon

Posted on January 7, 2015
Animals, Coworkers, On the phone, Oregon, Questions, Sensory Experiences

Seems Like a Crazy Business Venture, Though

Guy on cell in building lobby: Yeah, I googled it, and you can buy straitjackets online.

Portland, Maine

Overheard by: Jennifer

Posted on January 7, 2015
Clothes, Employees, Health & Hygiene, Internet, Maine, On the phone, Weirdness

But the Pool Doesn’t Receive Any Mail

Pool Owner: Yes, I would like you to close my pool for the winter.
Clerk: Okay, great. Where is the pool located.
Pool Owner: In our backyard.
Clerk: Yes Ma’am I appreciate that since we have never found a permit approved for a front yard pool. Now what is the address of your pool?
Pool Owner: Was that a stupid answer?

Henninger Court
Chantilly, Virginia

Overheard by: SKippyMom

Posted on January 7, 2015
Customer Service, Customers, Default, General Idiocy, On the phone, Questions, Smart Employees, Virginia

…Once I Take These Pumps Off

Receptionist on phone: I'll be shorter than a midget on his knees!

Washington Navy Yard
Washington, DC

Posted on January 7, 2015
Body Parts, Compare and contrast, Default, Health & Hygiene, On the phone, Receptionists, The Military, Washington DC

On the phone