Religion

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

Old black lady: Why you call your brother ‘KISS‘?!
Young black woman: Huh?
Old black lady: You know what ‘K-I-S-S’ stand for?
Young black woman: What?
Old black woman: ‘Knights in Satan’s Service.’ That’s right, ‘Knights in Satan’s Service! Why you call your brother ‘KISS‘?!

2201 South 10th Street
Ft. Pierce, Florida

Overheard by: Just here to get dialated

Female peon to another: My roommate wants me to do laundry, but I don’t know when I can do it. I’m too hung over on Saturday morning, and I have Bible study Sunday morning.

Studio City, California

Professor, about his mother: … And I told her, ‘Maybe you’re going to hell.’ To her credit, she laughed. And then she died.

Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: omateido

Director: I’d like to announce that Albert*, our intern for the summer, is leaving to go back to school. His last day will be Friday. We are going to miss you here! [Team claps.]Intern: Um, actually, I’ve decided not to go back to school. I’m moving to Israel.
Manager: Why are you moving to Israel? It’s not exactly a safe place to be right now.
Intern: I feel that I need to go and support my people.
Manager: But you’re not Jewish. You’re Russian.
Intern: Yes, I am Russian, and I am also Jewish. That’s what this yarmulke is for [points to head.]

11th Street and Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Overheard by: i can’t believe i work here

Bimbette news assistant: I’m going to go to Target tonight and find something real Jewish and bring it in… Oooh, maybe I could find a piñata — a Jewish piñata… With a menorah for a tail.

1401 Shop Road
Columbia, South Carolina