Coworker on phone: Excuse me for a second…why did we block out the penis? Oh my god, it's a penis parade!
Los Angeles, California
Overheard by: Not on the parade route
Coworker on phone: Excuse me for a second…why did we block out the penis? Oh my god, it's a penis parade!
Los Angeles, California
Overheard by: Not on the parade route
Intern, answering phone: Good afternoon, Science Committee…Mike*, Buzz Aldrin is on the line.
Mike*, rolling his eyes: Oh shit.
Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC
Reporter on phone with a source: Generally, I don't get sexual insults from your people. I appreciate that.
McAllen, Texas
Lady in cube on phone: Hey, where's a good place to buy dad a new holster for his .38? (pause) No! I got him bullets last year!
Aliso Viejo, California
Professor on phone: Do you know if Diane is right or left handed?
Office administrator: Ummm… I have no idea, why?
Professor on phone: Because I'm trying to figure out who left me this note.
Canberra
Australia
Overheard by: Tilla
Concerned mother on phone with daycare: Does he normally hit his friends like that?
Omaha, Nebraska
Overheard by: Db's mom
Young phone monkey: Do Canadians celebrate Christmas?
Older phone monkey: Jesus Christ!
Gran Park
Orlando, Florida
Girl on intercom: Happy hour is now beginning in the upstairs happy room.
(intercom off, then back on)
Man: You are all a bunch of bitches.
Washington, DC
Manager on phone: Is Andy* there? (pause) Well, when he gets back, tell him if he schedules an interview when he's not here again, I'll break his legs. (pause) Yeah, you have a good day. (hangs up)
West Lafayette, Indiana
Overheard by: Rachel S.
Office lady on phone: I'm your wife! You should know my birthday! (hangs up)
Manhattan, New York
