Philosophy

Exec: Nobody walks around in culottes unless there’s something important going on.

150 5th Avenue
New York, NY

Art Director: It’s hard to be objective when you only see the universe from your point of view.

250 Redwood Shores Parkway
Redwood City, California

Male coworker: The first time I shit in school was in eleventh grade. It was during Chemistry, after gym class. It was on that day I became a man. Since then I’ll shit anywhere, basically.

1372 Broadway
New York, New York

Overheard by: ILmatic

New hire: Can't we maybe be more optimistic about the sales projections?
Boss: Optimism? Optimism? Optimism is just lack of information.

Washington, DC

Guard to woman, as metal detector beeps at her: Please step over here, ma'am.
Woman: I don't carry sharp objects on me…except my wit.
Guard: Please.

LAX Security Check-In
Los Angeles, California

Overheard by: 2Aron

Office jokester: If one person calls you a jackass, that's their opinion. If ten people call you a jackass, get a saddle.
Office dullard: What's a saddle?

Cooper City, Florida

Overheard by: Knows what a saddle is

Congressional staffer in hallway, in low voice: I gotta be careful who's around… It might be dangerous to be overheard.

House of Representatives Office Building
Washington, DC

Inadequate manager called Chris*, muttering quietly to himself in different voices: You're a hero, Chris. (pause) I know I am, Chris, I'm a real hero. (pause) Chris, I'm just the best.

Council Office
London
England

Senior partner: What are you listening to? That’s some funky music.
Paralegal: Phish.
Senior partner: Oooh, Phish — I’ve heard of them but never heard them. Wow, they have a great sound.
Paralegal: Yeah, I really like them.
Senior partner, with fixed gaze: When you know someone listens to funky music, that can really tell you a lot about a person.

Washington, DC

Worker: Yup, it takes a lot more than a million dollars to be a millionaire these days.

Hermiston, Oregon