Clerk: Blumenthal… Yeah, Blumenthal. You think he's any relation to that mayor of New York?
Omaha, Nebraska
Overheard by: Doug's Mom
Are You Sure You Don’t Mean Joseph Smith?
Voice over loudspeaker: John Smith, please report to baggage claim to meet your wife and girlfriend. John Smith to baggage claim, meet your wife and girlfriend.
Oakland Airport
Oakland, California
Overheard by: Meg
When Bluetooth Went Youtooth
Employee accompanied by small child: I smashed it on the ground and then I hit it with a chair, and now it feels like it's on fire. It's not, but it feels that way.
Small child: (inaudible)
Employee: No, I don't think any blood's coming out.
Redmond, Washington
Wait– You Got Your Kids Hand Sanitizer?
Worker, rushing into boss's office: Guess what I just got the kids for Christmas! It's hand sanitizer for kids and it's called “cooter killer.”
Boss: (stares)
Worker: I mean, “cootie killer”!
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Overheard by: will1966
The Code Remains Unbroken
Dumb girl: Why do they call it ‘Chicken Cordon Bleu’?
Dumb guy: Uh, duh! Cor-don-bleu… It means ‘ham-and-cheese’!
Rockford, Illinois
More Fallout from the Garden Of Eden Fruit Scandal
Jenn: Oh my god, Anne, I can smell that from here!
(everyone in cubicles around Jenn and Anne look up at Anne)
Anne (looking horrified): I'm peeling an orange! She's smelling my orange!
Kent Street
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
10AM Order Book
Our sister site has been collected into Overheard in New York, the book. It’s a collection of the hilarious and horrendous material from the site, as well as a bunch of stuff we saved just for the book.
It’s perfect reading for the commute to the office, and a great way to kill time from 9 to 5. You can order it here.
375 Hudson Street
New York, NY
They’d Rather Be Called “Interns”
Wailing lady peon: Nooo! I have three boobs!
187 Thomas Street
Sydney
Australia
Overheard by: mellamaphone
I Prefer to Call Myself a “Money Magician”
Accountant: So it's an EFT, whatever that stands for.
CSR: “Electronic funds transfer.” Wait… Aren't you an accountant!?
Newmarket
Ontario
Canadia
…Bwahahahaha!
Manager #1, smugly: It is just community college.
Manager #2: Yeah, no promotions for her here.
Englewood, Colorado
Overheard by: Did he really just say that?