Overheard in the Office2008-05-16T10:45:54ZThe Voice of the Cubicletag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2Movable TypeCopyright (c) 2008, Overheard in the OfficeFrom Your Gynecologist?2008-05-16T10:45:54Z2008-05-15T22:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67702008-05-15T22:00:00ZMale federal employee: I loved those old Startac phones because all they were was a phone. They didn't take pictures. They didn't predict your ovulation cycle. They just took calls!Independence AvenueWashington, DC...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comMale federal employee: I loved those old Startac phones because all they were was a phone. They didn't take pictures. They didn't predict your ovulation cycle. They just took calls!
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You Describe Your Social Life in Such Vivid Terms2008-05-16T10:46:15Z2008-05-15T21:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67692008-05-15T21:00:00ZProgrammer: Cause of death... Amazing coding!University of MarylandCollege Park, Maryland...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comProgrammer: Cause of death... Amazing coding!
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Why Your Brothel Is Losing Money2008-05-16T10:46:15Z2008-05-15T20:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67682008-05-15T20:00:00ZOlder white boss, whispering angrily to female employees: Nobody fucks with my hos...Richmond, VirginiaOverheard by: One of the ho's (apparently)...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comOlder white boss, whispering angrily to female employees: Nobody fucks with my hos...
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...But It Sounds Dirty2008-05-16T10:46:16Z2008-05-15T19:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67672008-05-15T19:00:00ZStatistics professor: ... Because honestly, I don't even know what a box plot is.University of MarylandCollege Park, MarylandOverheard by: student...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comStatistics professor: ... Because honestly, I don't even know what a box plot is.
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But Especially Monster Truck Rallies2008-05-16T10:46:16Z2008-05-15T18:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67662008-05-15T18:00:00Z[sick worker comes to work]Boss: Shouldn't you be at home eating Ginger Ale and Saltines?Sick worker: Yeah, probably.Boss: Everything's better with Ginger Ale and Saltines.Seagram's BuildingNew York City, New York...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.com[sick worker comes to work] Boss: Shouldn't you be at home eating Ginger Ale and Saltines? Sick worker: Yeah, probably. Boss: Everything's better with Ginger Ale and Saltines.
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They're Close, But They're Not Ben & Jerry Close2008-05-16T10:46:16Z2008-05-15T17:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67652008-05-15T17:00:00ZSales rep: Mmmm... This is good. What is this? Harry and David. Oh... So it's that kind of thing. No, I think they're brothers, actually.Forsyth RoadMacon, Georgia...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comSales rep: Mmmm... This is good. What is this? Harry and David. Oh... So it's that kind of thing. No, I think they're brothers, actually.
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I Blame Brandon2008-05-16T10:46:16Z2008-05-15T16:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67642008-05-15T16:00:00ZBrunette girl #1: So I was in bed for like, a whole week.Brunette girl #2: Because your vagina was broken?Brunette girl #1: Yeah...Lords Valley, Pennsylvania...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comBrunette girl #1: So I was in bed for like, a whole week. Brunette girl #2: Because your vagina was broken? Brunette girl #1: Yeah...
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And the Industry Award for Lowest Absenteeism Goes To...2008-05-16T10:46:17Z2008-05-15T15:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67632008-05-15T15:00:00ZCoworker #1: He couldn't get it up?Coworker #2: No, he couldn't get hard.Coworker #1: Wow, I can at least get hard.Coworker #2: It was his first shoot. They gave him Viagra and energy drinks and the girl sucked and rubbed...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comCoworker #1: He couldn't get it up? Coworker #2: No, he couldn't get hard. Coworker #1: Wow, I can at least get hard. Coworker #2: It was his first shoot. They gave him Viagra and energy drinks and the girl sucked and rubbed him for an hour but he couldn't get hard. Then the director fired him and asked if anyone if could keep it hard for two hours. Coworker #1: Did you volunteer? Coworker #2: No, I can stay hard for an hour but not two. But a cameraman did. I felt bad for the girl, she was just 18 and it was her first shoot and the cameraman was like 60. Coworker #1: Damn. I wish I hadn't called in sick.
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When Life Gives You Lemmings...2008-05-16T10:46:17Z2008-05-15T14:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67622008-05-15T14:00:00ZEngineer: Did you see that e-mail bob sent?Technician: Yes, he's creating an army of idiots in his own image!Wayne, Pennsylvania...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comEngineer: Did you see that e-mail bob sent? Technician: Yes, he's creating an army of idiots in his own image!
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It Never Is, of Course2008-05-16T10:46:17Z2008-05-14T22:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67612008-05-14T22:00:00ZWriter, presenting: I tried to get out of the way and let the thing be the thing, here.Renton, Washington...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comWriter, presenting: I tried to get out of the way and let the thing be the thing, here.
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Seems Like It Might Take a While to Get to You2008-05-16T10:46:17Z2008-05-14T21:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67602008-05-14T21:00:00ZReceptionist: I was just going to put this in the mail for you today but since you're here I'll just give it to you.Customer: Do you want me to mail it?Rayen AvenueYoungstown, Ohio...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comReceptionist: I was just going to put this in the mail for you today but since you're here I'll just give it to you. Customer: Do you want me to mail it?
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Dude, We're Not a Religion2008-05-16T10:46:17Z2008-05-14T20:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67592008-05-14T20:00:00ZVP: This is not the correct math.Director: But I'm applying it consistently.Normal AvenueMontclair, New Jersey...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comVP: This is not the correct math. Director: But I'm applying it consistently.
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noroM gnikcuF uoY2008-05-16T10:46:17Z2008-05-14T19:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67582008-05-14T19:00:00ZDitzy customer service rep #1: Isn't there a country where they read right to left?Ditzy customer service rep #2: Oh, yeah, isn't that England?Grand Rapids, MichiganOverheard by: Way Underpaid HR Manager...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comDitzy customer service rep #1: Isn't there a country where they read right to left? Ditzy customer service rep #2: Oh, yeah, isn't that England?
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Go Walk 26 Miles and Come Talk to Me2008-05-16T10:46:17Z2008-05-14T18:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67572008-05-14T18:00:00ZCo-worker #1: Are you doing the Chicago marathon this year?Co-worker #2: No. I would but I'm already doing another marathon this year and doing two marathons in one year is just too much.Co-worker #3: How hard is it to train...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comCo-worker #1: Are you doing the Chicago marathon this year? Co-worker #2: No. I would but I'm already doing another marathon this year and doing two marathons in one year is just too much. Co-worker #3: How hard is it to train for a marathon? Left, right, left, right, repeat!
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Frankly, I Think You Need a Break from Those Pasties, Earl2008-05-16T10:46:18Z2008-05-14T17:00:00Ztag:www.overheardintheoffice.com,2008://2.67562008-05-14T17:00:00ZManager of consultant team: Okay everyone, we're going into the office tomorrow.Consultant: Aw man, that means we have to wear real clothes!Mount Laurel, New JerseyOverheard by: I hate that...Djlindeedanielle@overheardinnewyork.comManager of consultant team: Okay everyone, we're going into the office tomorrow. Consultant: Aw man, that means we have to wear real clothes!