Middle-aged woman to another, watching opera-singing karaoke street performer: I dunno… I say she's retarded.
–Laguna Beach, California
Overheard by: Fixed Address Local
Middle-aged woman to another, watching opera-singing karaoke street performer: I dunno… I say she's retarded.
–Laguna Beach, California
Overheard by: Fixed Address Local
Teen bimbette: So I heard about this new band that just came out. The lead singer is really cute… they’re called The Doors.
–South California
Mother to father: Oh my! Jerry, say something to that old man. His testicles are hanging out of his swimsuit.
Little girl: I have testicles. They’re in my mouth. [Opens mouth]Mother: Not tonsils. Testicles!
Father: Seven, and already MTV has ruined her.
–Virginia Beach, Virginia
Overheard by: Book Reading Beach Bum
Amateur musicologist: Paul McCartney had a band before Wings?
–Phoenix, Arizona
Tan guy jogger listening to iPod, shouting: Happy birthday!
Fit lady jogger listening to iPod, shouting: Thanks!
–Bondi Beach, Australia
Overheard by: GGary
Mom #1 (watching her boy): We originally chose the name Eric, but now I'm thinking we should just call him Rick.
Mom #2: But then he would be… Rick James?
Mom #1: Yes. I think it suits him better.
Little boy (running by): I'm Rick James, bitch!
Mom #1: Maybe we should just stay with Eric.
–Baker Beach, San Francisco
Hippie to friend: Can we go over there and absorb the energy of this band for a minute?
–Santa Cruz, California
Overheard by: Rae
Guy: I don't understand that song. I mean, how can hips not lie? That's like saying, “my nipples don't argue.”
Friend: Well, my cock never complains.
–Sandy Hook, New Jersey
Overheard by: raerae
