Why Do Offices Obsess About Food? Discuss.

Receptionist on phone: I'm never making a loaf again!

Manhattan, New York

Overheard by: Justin

Posted on June 1, 2011
Meals and Snacks, New York, On the phone, Receptionists, Wishes

His Brain Is Just One Long Dial Tone.

Coworker on phone: 'A' as in 'telephone'? (pause) Oh, 'e' as in 'telephone.'

Grandview, Ohio

Posted on May 30, 2011
Coworkers, General Idiocy, Ohio, On the phone, Words

With an Enormous Penis

Receptionist: Good morning. How may I direct your call?
Telemarketer: I'm looking for Dick. I mean, I'm looking for a dick. I mean, I'm looking for someone named Dick.

Austin, Texas

Posted on May 25, 2011
Body Parts, Names, On the phone, Questions, Receptionists, Texas, Words

Raise Your Hand If You Want Her Job

Woman on cell: Hi, did you ring me earlier? (pause) Oh, sorry about that. I was napping in my office.

Fordham University
New York

Posted on April 15, 2011
New York, On the phone, Questions, Time Management

Talk Dirty to Me, and It'll Go Quicker

Dispatch to driver on phone: Hey Pat, did you get your load off yet?

Paper Recycling Office
Westchester, New York

Posted on April 14, 2011
New York, On the phone, Questions, Sexuality, Words

Calling Tech Support Can Be Fruitful Only If You Have the Right Attitude

Girl on cell: I had a deep conversation with my Indian today about parents, hopes and dreams. And then I yelled at him for screwing up one of the resumes I was working on.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Posted on April 4, 2011
Anger management, Family, Feelings, On the phone, Pennsylvania, Philosophy

It's “Overpromise and Underdeliver,” Right?

Coworker on phone: I'm not married to anything on this team. We're just dating. I mean, there's definitely some heavy petting going on, but we are not going all the way. This client is not getting my v-card.

Seattle, Washington