Relationships

Secretary: That’s what my sister did. They went to Niagara Falls and got married by a midget.

Uniontown, Ohio

HR girl #1: Did you hear? Mike* is dating a 17 year old. In high school!
HR girl #2: How old is he?
HR girl #3: 24! That's not right. I used to have respect for him because he works with cancer patients, but I don't anymore.

Manhattan, New York

Overheard by: Daniel

Coworker on phone: Just because you're Egyptian doesn't mean everyone is out to kill you. (pause) It's just me, and it has nothing to do with the fact that you're Egyptian.

Westboro, Massachusetts

Overheard by: I work with a serial killer

Nerdy barista #1, excitedly: Yeah, she said she wanted to hang out later!
Nerdy barista #2: Your life is like Tetris; all the pieces are falling into place.

Durham, North Carolina

Overheard by: nes

Old drone: I started my own business. You know what I started on? Unemployment and my girlfriend.

Austin, Texas

Overheard by: Nator

Librarian #1: He's getting married in September. I guess it's pretty serious.
Office worker: Of course it's serious if they're getting married!
Librarian #2: Well, he could be forced into it. Maybe it's an arranged marriage!

Navy Yard
Washington, DC

Paralegal: I fell in love with Edward. It killed me that he left Bella. Killed me.

Austin, Texas

50-something lady on the phone: Do you want a sexual relationship or not? I thought that's what you wanted. (pause) I thought that's what you wanted! (pause) Yes, Victor, I've been taking my medicine. I've been taking my medicine on the same schedule every day!

Evansville, Indiana

Co-worker #1: So your wife works as a nurse in the ER at that new fancy hospital?
Co-worker #2: Yep. Has been for 6 months.
Co-worker #1: Do they treat people who come in without insurance there?
Co-worker #2: Yeah, treat them like shit.

1620 Dodge Street
Omaha, Nebraska

Female coworker #1: Having my integrity is more important than anything. Do you think I should cheat on my boyfriend with the new guy?
Female coworker #2: Totally. Your boy won't know!

Omaha, Nebraska