Washington DC

Federal employee to coworker in ladies’ room: Darlene, how long is a dog pregnant?

L’Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC

Overheard by: Just a contractor

Male boss to female receptionist: Don’t worry about it. Your finger just got excited, is all.

1120 G Street NW
Washington, DC

Timid 20-year-old: Excuse me, ma’am…
Sassy 30-year-old: I know you didn’t just ‘Ma’am’ me!

Navy Yard
Washington, DC

Coworker: Hey, how was your weekend?
Intern: Great! It’s stopped itching and– [Coworker walks away.]

Washington, DC

Coworker #1: Let me tell you my big cannoli story! (coworker #2 giggles) No, it's not dirty.

Government Office
Washington, DC

Marketing director: Eighty percent of what we do is called ‘wasting time.’

Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC

Boss: Are you cranky because you fell into the toilet?

601 E Street NW
Washington, DC

Manager: One of these days, I'm gonna stuff you with candy… I'm gonna hang you by your toes and beat you like a piñata.

Washington, DC

Employee #1, on boss's outfit: You look very “navy” today!
Retired officer: Yup, blue and gold all the way! You should see my underwear.
Employee #2: And now the conversation's over.

Navy Yard
Washington, DC

HR Guru: The only person you can change is yourself–
Infidel: I keep trying that, but she’s still being a bitch!

2025 E St, NW
Washington, DC

Overheard by: Bendystraw