Preferably While Impersonating Nixon

Manager: Take the mop bucket over to the mop area.
Employee: How?

Iowa

Posted on April 29, 2010
Bosses and Underlings, General Idiocy, Iowa, Questions

Suzie…Wong?

Cubicle mole to another: Yeah, every time I see that guy I think “next time I see him he's gonna have a Chinese wife.” Hey, do you remember Suzie? I wonder if she still has herself a Chinese baby…

Greenville, Texas

Overheard by: Mike

Posted on April 28, 2010
Coworkers, Family, Questions, Race, Texas

Hello?…Hello?

Insurance claims adjuster: So have you recovered from the disaster last Friday night?
Homeowner: (inaudible)
Insurance claims adjuster: No, I was talking about the Ohio state game where they got whipped!

Earthy City, Missouri

Overheard by: Kevin

Posted on April 26, 2010
Customers, Employees, Missouri, Questions, Sports, Weirdness

My Sanity Has Reached Its Final Frontier

Illustrator #1: What is the difference between a libertarian and a Republican?
Illustrator #2: Do you know what a Vulcan is?
Illustrator #1: Uh… I guess, like Mr Spock.
Illustrator #2: Well, a Republican is to a libertarian what a Vulcan is to a Romulan.
Illustrator #1: What the hell is a Romulan?
Illustrator #2: Well, they look like Vulcans, but they are more… Well, on the original show they represented the USSR.
Illustrator #1: So, a libertarian is a communist?
Illustrator #2: Well, no. Okay, do you know what a Centauran is?
Illustrator #1: No, and please don't tell me.

Greenville, Texas

Overheard by: Michael Philippus

Posted on April 26, 2010
Compare and contrast, Coworkers, General Idiocy, Politics, Questions, Texas, TV

You Do Have to Appreciate That She's Willing to Walk a Mile in Someone Else's Shoes

50-year-old receptionist, about interviewee: I didn't like her. The interviewers aren't going to like her. She's not going to get the job. I can just tell these things.
Recruiter: What did she do that you didn't like about her?
50-year-old receptionist: Her shoes were too big for her. Probably a half size, maybe even a whole size too big! Ugh! (rolls eyes)

Houston, Texas

Overheard by: yikes

Posted on April 23, 2010
Clothes, Compare and contrast, Hiring & Firing, Interviewers/Interviewees, Physical Appearance, Questions, Receptionists, Texas

From My Big Book Of Ways to Deal with Nosy People

Cashier, ringing up case of beer and large box of condoms: Got a busy weekend planned, huh?
Customer: Yeah, my sister's coming into town tonight. Gotta be prepared, you know?

Portland, Oregon

Overheard by: Lusus Naturae

Posted on April 23, 2010
Customers, Drinking, Employees, Family, Oregon, Questions, Sexuality, Weirdness

How to Make a Five-Year-Old Boy Behave

Office troubleshooter on phone: We're going to have to put pantyhose on the monster, because we need control.

http://overheardinpdx.blogspot.com/2008/09/gentlemen-prefer-hanes.html

Overheard by: lauraf

Posted on April 23, 2010
Clothes, Employees, On the phone, Oregon, Questions, Weirdness

…And the Governor Of California

IT worker: So what do you want to call your server?
Female coworker: How about Skynet? Everybody loves Skynet!
Male coworker: If you call it Skynet I will stab you in the eye.
Female coworker: Well, everyone except him.

North Queensland
Australia

Overheard by: Sarah Connor

Posted on April 23, 2010
Australia, Coworkers, Names, Questions, Tech People, Technology, Threats, Violence

I Prefer to Call It “Consulting,” but Whatever

Coworker on conference call: I thought you were on booty call!

Windsor Mill, Maryland

Posted on April 20, 2010
Body Parts, Coworkers, Maryland, On the phone, Questions, Sexuality

The “Ewww” Is Required by Law in Kansas City

Secretary to two male managers, similarly dressed: I didn't get the memo. How do you guys find out what to wear each day?
Manager #1: We roll over and ask “what are you wearing today?”
Manager #2: Yeah, and… Ewww!

Kansas City, Missouri

Posted on April 16, 2010
Admins, Bosses, Clothes, Missouri, Physical Appearance, Questions

Questions