…Oh Wait — Beep Beeeeep!! — Now It's a Fax!

Guy on phone: No, I'm not calling you. I'm not calling you right now. I'm e-mailing you. This is an e-mail, not a phone call.

Toledo, Ohio

Overheard by: Confused Puppy

Posted on December 29, 2010
General Idiocy, Internet, Ohio, On the phone

…Hello?…Hello?

Coworker on phone: My cell phone stopped working, it fell into the soup I had for lunch. What should I do?

Seattle, Washington

Posted on November 25, 2010
Accidents, Coworkers, Meals and Snacks, On the phone, Technology, Washington

…Show That USB Plug Who's Boss

Coworker, troubleshooting on phone: Were you able to get that in? (pause) Yeah, it's kind of in the right spot. (pause) Well, don't be afraid to push harder.

San Francisco, California

Overheard by: mason

Posted on November 24, 2010
Advice, Coworkers, On the phone, Sensory Experiences, Sexuality

We're Not That Kind Of 1-900 Number, Sir

Boss on phone: I'll tell you what you can do. (pause) You can tell me how to spell “urinalysis.”

Richmond, Virginia

Overheard by: maggie

Posted on November 23, 2010
Bosses, Health & Hygiene, On the phone, Virginia, Words

It Was a Video Teleconference to Remember

Sales guy on phone: I got it excited and pulled it out!

Greenwood Village, Colorado

Posted on November 22, 2010
Body Parts, Colorado, On the phone, Sales, Sexuality, Words

…Please Ignore the Flowers and Balloons I Sent.

Engineer on phone, in happy voice: Kevin! Congratulations! (pause, then in sad voice) Oh… my condolences.

Fishkill, New York

Overheard by: Bored Engineer

Posted on November 11, 2010
Death, Engineers, Feelings, New York, On the phone, Weirdness

…How Did You Get This Number?!

HR manager, as phone rings during conversation: I don't know where my daughter is. That's a bit of a problem since she's only eight… I should take this call.

Radnor, Pennsylvania

Overheard by: #1mom