Archive for September 11th, 2007

Starbucks, Forbes/Craig, Oakland.
The barista looks confusedly at customer, who just placed an order:

Barista: Sorry, what did you order? All this “soy this”, “nonfat that” is getting me confused.

— Overheard by Alex

CVS, Oakland. Drop-Off Weekend for Students.
The store is full of parents buying last minute necessities and impulse purchases for their college-aged children:

Mom: [to Dad] We might need some foam rubber. You know, maybe we should just get a set of fake breasts?

Near Skibo Gym, CMU Campus:

College Girl: Oh, he’s my favorite professor, and I don’t even think he knows I exist.
College Boy: Why do you care?
College Girl: He’s just so passionate, and, just, I wish he knew I was there.

— Overheard by Bill M