On the phone

Hot secretary #1: I think if you push “release,” the call goes away.
Hot secretary #2: I wish I had a “release” button… then I might not have to fake it with my boyfriend.

Orlando, Florida

Overheard by: JDeez

Code enforcer: I have an animal control complaint.
Animal control: Okay, what is it?
Code enforcer: There's a camel loose in our office!

Dallas, Texas

Overheard by: Lauren

Telemarketer with heavy Indian accent: Hello, I would like to speak to whoever handles your Yellow Pages or SuperPages needs. Who would that be?
Guy, interrupted at work: Do you not see a problem with the phonebook sales person calling and saying they don't know who they are calling?

Honolulu, Hawaii

Boss on cell: Drink the Kool-Aid, wear the underwear.

Presque Isle, Michigan

Overheard by: wtf

Customer on cell with full cart of groceries: Hello? Yeah, I had to stay at work late 'cos one of the other girls was sick… I just got in my car now.

Mamaroneck, New York

Overheard by: The Cashier

Suit on phone: Hey, is the Frenchman there? Is the vet there? Who's there?

Times Square
Manhattan, New York

Lady on phone: Hey, it's Allison. Do you know if there is a website where you can see if someone has an outstanding warrant out for them? (pause) Can you look online and find one? (pause) You know my husband's name, right?

Florida

Overheard by: Scared In Orlando

Receptionist, over intercom: Would anyone with a banana please come to the front desk?

Boston, Massachusetts

Woman on speakerphone: Get off my back! Now!!
Coworker on phone: Uh, excuse me??
Woman on speakerphone, flustered: Sorry…I meant my cat.

Palo Alto, California

Overheard by: bluesage

Woman on cell: If you're going to get a vagina, you may as well get a nice one.

San Francisco, California

Overheard by: fetishgirl