Questions

Boss: Who is this? You have to identify yourself — my hard drive is full!

Baltimore, Maryland

Cashier: And may I have your phone number, please?
Lady: What the hell for? You gonna call me up when you’re havin’ a sale?
Older lady: Hush, Lavinia. This here place is always on sale.
Lady: My point exactly.

Paramus, New Jersey

Employee to another: Oh, is that the girl you put the rack on for?

Bike shop
Wantagh, New York

Overheard by: eviltwin

Woman peon on phone: Pretend you’re Islamic! Why can’t we wear burqas when we’re feeling ugly?!

1166 6th Avenue
New York, New York

Suit: Why does she have to be a devil? Why can’t she be a demon?

375 Hudson Street
New York, New York

Overheard by: Harriet Vane

Finance director: Is Halloween on the 28th this year?

E 9th & Lyon Street
Des Moines, Iowa

Overheard by: Receptionist

Coworker #1, returning from vacation: Has something changed in your psyche since I was here last?
Coworker #2: No, I’ve just been chewing gum recently.

11150 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, California

Flight attendant to delayed travelers: Last call for Winnipeg… We still have plenty of seats available. I know there are a lot of canceled flights today. Have you ever considered a trip to Canada?

O’Hare International Airport
Chicago, Illinois

Overheard by: Considered it.

Sales guy: I was thinking of going to Bert’s Bait and Tackle to get some hot dogs for lunch.
Sales assistant: You buy hot dogs at a bait and tackle store?!

8220 England Street
Charlotte, North Carolina

Coworker #1: Do you have a paper clip?
Coworker #2: You’re a paper clip!

225 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota