His Mom Really Needs To Lighten Up

oim — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:36:33 +0000

Man biking to friend: I don’t see how they could get so mad, when you only gave them the finger.

Minneapolis, On the Midtown Greenway near the Midtown Market
Overheard by A. Johnson.

That’s Also How They Get Diamonds From Coal

oim — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:12:39 +0000

Target Employee Woman: I love almond milk. It’s so sweet and tasty.
Target Employee Man: How do they make almond milk?
Target Employee Woman: Not sure. They probably squeeze the almond, milk it or something.

Minneapolis, Target HQ
Overheard by Seriously? Who the hell milks an almond?

State Fair Crazy Roundup!

oim — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:08:02 +0000

Someone on the bus: It seems so un-Minnesotan to stand on the bus.

Late night UofM bus, State Fair
Overheard by This ain’t your school bus.
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Woman sitting in a wheelchair scooter: I’m going to go find a place to sit.

St. Paul, State Fair
Overheard by Joey.
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Pudgy State fair goer with 2 glasses of milk: When I get home I’m probably gonna throw up.

State Fair Grandstand
Overheard by I know the feeling.
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Thirty-Something Guy Selling Water: Buy some water, it’s only a dollar! Just like hot chocolate, only it’s water!

Saint Paul, State Fair Grounds
Overheard by We bought some water.

Not Something I Can Help With

oim — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:40:04 +0000

Early 20′s Male: I’d like to do something awesome. And classy. But I don’t know what that would be.

Minneapolis, Lyndale Avenue
Overheard by Curbin’ It.

Wish Him Luck!

oim — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:31:52 +0000

20 something girl to friends: Al Franken’s running for senator from MN?

State Fair
Overheard by you’re thinking of the snl guy.

It’s The Only Day It Comes Alive

oim — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:31:06 +0000

Coworker: You should have seen my butt on Friday.

Saint Paul, Ramsey County Courthouse
Overheard by I wish I had.

Too Much Time In Lino Lakes

oim — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:57:42 +0000

Coworker #1: My kids watch a lot of Tom and Jerry. I don’t like them watching that Dora the Explorer.
Coworker #2: Dora’s too violent for your tastes?
Coworker #1: No, too… Spanish.
Coworker #2: Oh.
Coworker #1: Yeah, when I have to read my kids those Dora books I read all the Spanish words in English.

Bloomington, one cube over

We’re Bored With Existing Stereotypes

oim — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:29:57 +0000

Dude: Chinese love their Buicks!

St. Louis Park, Cube farm
Overheard by Oh really?

Easier To Manage

oim — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:29:45 +0000

Little boy looking at the sleeping lions at the zoo: They’re always dead.

St. Paul, Como Zoo
Overheard by I must resurrect every morning, then.

You’re Not Supposed To Take All Of It

oim — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:42:09 +0000

Ditzy blonde texting on pink cell phone: Does bat have one “T” or 2?
Slightly less ditzy friend: Oh my god, you’re dumb!
Ditzy blonde texting on pink cell phone: Shut up, I took Benadryl today!
Slightly less ditzy friend: Benadryl doesn’t make you stupid!
Ditzy blonde texting on pink cell phone: They make crack out of it, so I’m pretty sure it does!

Minneapolis, Target Field, during extra innings
Overheard by easilydistractedatbaseballgames.

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