Words

Coworker about his new car: It's not foreign, it's German!

Bellevue, Washington

Colleague #1: I feel like a needle in someone's arse.
Colleague #2: Uh, I think you mean a thorn in someone's side.

Melbourne
Australia

Overheard by: confused but amused

Peon #1: I'm gonna eat lunch while I work.
Peon #2: I thought it was whistle while you work?
Peon #1: I can do both at the same time.
Peon #2: Really? At the same time? I'd like to see that!
Peon #1: Well first I would swallow, then I'd blow!

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

Office worker: Hopefully he'll get it up soon.

Chicago, Illinois

Female coworker: Bob*, that was so sweet. I am going to spread that around.
Male coworker: I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've got more, so you're welcome to come back.

Fairfax, Virginia

Overheard by: Meaghan

Senior engineer: Mate, how are you going along with the quotation for that corrosion protection for the anchors?
Junior engineer: Yeah, I've only got one till now. This one is from manhole greasing.
Female HR manager, sitting close by: Sorry to interrupt you guys, but this manhole grease thing just sounds dodgy…

Sydney
Australia

Overheard by: Sanjeev

Maintenance guy to another, in bathroom stall: All I need is about 6 inches…

Folsom, California

Overheard by: Gotta go now….

Dispatch to driver on phone: Hey Pat, did you get your load off yet?

Paper Recycling Office
Westchester, New York

Boss: Who likes fake ones? Sure, they feel real, but you can't suck on them without thinking, “damn, these taste fake.”

Fairfax, Virginia

Overheard by: WD40

Vice principal at Catholic high school: I'm really into sausage.

Aurora, Illinois