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Co-worker #1: What are some common plastics?
Co-worker #2: Um, that list is really long. Just look for “polymers.”
Co-worker #1: Well, what are some common polymers?
Co-worker #2: No, really, that list is longer than my arm. Just look for stuff that starts with “poly.”
Co-worker #1: …Is ceramic a polymer?
Co-worker #2: Um. No.

500 Dulany Street
Alexandria, Virginia

Overheard by: Colleen

Worker #1: Hey, do you have a sec?
Worker #2: Sure, I have lots of secs.

16101 North 82nd Street
Scottsdale, Arizona

Suit #1: We need a visualization of the vision so we can see the motion and apply it to the organization.
Suit #2: Right!

World Financial Center
New York, New York

Overheard by: misspygmy

Co-worker on phone: What is TFC? Is it like KFC? What are they doing?Chicken?

6000 Windward Parkway
Alpharetta, Georgia

CEO wrapping up a video conference: I just want to thank everyone for making this the best three-way I’ve ever had!

Traverse City, Michigan

Overheard by: Admin Assistant K

The Picture Says It All, Dear Reader

Cubicle mate: When he sings “My Corona,” is he talking about his beer? (later, once lyrics are explained) What the hell is a “Sharona,” anyway?

Scarborough
Canadia

IT guy #1: Hey, you want to hear something ironic?
IT guy #2: Yes! Tell me something erotic!

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Overheard by: will1966

20-something chick #1: Yeah, can I get a ham and cheese sandwich on fellatio bread.
20-something chick #2: Ummm, I think it’s called ‘focaccia’ bread…

Lafayette, Indiana

Coworker: Did you lube that up? You gotta lube that up.

301 Commerce Street
Fort Worth, Texas

Coworker #1: How do you spell “rabbit”?
Coworker #2: Aren't you studying to be a teacher?

Houston, Texas