G-Rated Obscene Phone Calls Are Surprisingly Popular in New York

Woman on phone, taking notes: Okay, peace on earth. Peace on earth. Okay… Okay, perfect. Very simple, I like that a lot.

Manhattan, New York

Overheard by: Rose Fox

Posted on August 11, 2010
New York, On the phone, Weirdness, Words

…Now That I've Aired My Grievances.

Guy on cell in handicapped bathroom stall: No, now listen to me. No, you listen to me, man!
(loud, long, echoing fart) Hey, man, listen. How about I call you back? Yeah. Okay.

Richmond, Virginia

Posted on August 9, 2010
Health & Hygiene, On the phone, Restroom, Virginia

And Jesus Was All “Sorry, I'm Too Busy Encouraging People to Fight Wars in My Name!”

Store manager on phone: And I said, “Lord god, please Jesus, don't let my mama's water be cut off, not with that old man living in that house with her, and he ain't had no bowel movement in three days.”

Northport, Alabama

Overheard by: Lisa

Posted on August 5, 2010
Alabama, Bosses, Family, Offers and requests, On the phone, Religion

As Opposed to Using Those Darned Carrier Pigeons

Secretary: I waste so much time trying to make it clear and succinct, when on the phone I can just say, “send me this, I need it.” Honestly, I kick and scream when I have no other choice but to use the internet!
Cheerful academic, placatingly: Well, it's great for communicating with Rome and London!

Manhattan, New York