New Overheards batch

12PM That's a Sobriety Test in and of Itself
Lab tech: He needs to retake the drug screening.
Nurse: Why? He said he was ready to give a urine sample.
Lab tech: Well... How do I put this delicately? He did give us *a* sample... Just not the kind we needed.
Nurse: Wait, you mean... he... Oh my god! How the hell did he poop in that cup? I am impressed!
Lab tech: Yea, I kinda am to.

Hospital
Columbus, Ohio

Overheard by: Workin' here for the insurance
via Overheard in the Office, Jun 19, 2008



And I Thought I Was So Socially-Conscious When I Stopped Using "Blackie"
Blonde: So I started calling my students "nizzle".
Brunette: "Nizzle" means "nigger".
Blonde: Oh. My. God.

--A Train
via Overheard in New York, Jun 19, 2008



9AM One Sign You're Not Giving Your Writers Enough to Do Writer to editor: I was having a staring contest with you a little while ago, but you weren't paying attention so I won.

Broad Street
Augusta, Georgiavia Overheard in the Office, Jun 20, 2008




I've Always Wanted to Be a Fascist
TSA agent, looking at ID: So Judy*, how are you doing today?
50-something woman: Fine. How are you?
TSA agent: You know, living the dream.

Security Terminal
Airport, Minneapolis
via Overheard Everywhere, Jun 19, 2008