Wisconsin

Female coworker to another: It was swollen and red and warm to the touch, I totally knew it was infected.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Overheard by: O_o

Guest: So, do you work here?
Bar Manager: No.
(guest walks away)
Bar manager to bartender: If she had asked if I were employed here, I would have said yes.

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Office secretary: You would think with all the tourists they get in Hawaii you would see more out-of-state license plates.

West Bend, Wisconsin

Receptionist to coworker: I have the hiccups, so I need some medical advice.

Madison, Wisconsin

Creative director: You're making that up!
HR lady: I am not!
Creative director: Why would you want to be friends with that guy? He wanted to name a flower after you!

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Coworker: If I ate everything that smelled good I would be dead.

Monroe, Wisconsin

Overheard by: Amanda

Woman to group of friends: I just can't get over how my son and daughter have the same initials.

Appleton, Wisconsin

Overheard by: Count Chocula

CEO receptionist: Oh, look! The IT fairy is here with a new PC!
IT guy, carrying computer: Um…?
CEO receptionist: Oh! I meant it like “tooth fairy,” not the…you know, gay kind.
IT guy: Where do you want me to stick it?
CEO receptionist You can put it in the back, the boss is busy right now.

Hospital
Wisconsin

Pretentious boss: Oh, we host different wine tastings all the time. Next month we're having a girlfriend tasting.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Overheard by: trying hard not to snicker

Frustrated graphic designer: Goddamn Shirley Temple! What the hell?

Glendale, Wisconsin

Overheard by: here too early