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Evaline Halloween Party, Friendship:

Guy in Black Jumpsuit: I’m really sorry. We’re packed right now, and we can’t let anyone else in.
Girl in Heavy Coat: But I’m an electrical engineer [Opens coat to reveal costume] –dressed as a sexy nurse.
Guy in Black Jumpsuit: Hold on. Stay right here for a minute. [Leaves and returns with admission bracelets]

Dungeons and Dragons Gaiming Room, Phantom of the Attic Games, Oakland:

30-Something Dungeon Master: I guess the concept is you balance the boring with the interesting.

In front of Phantom of the Attic Comics, Craig Street, Oakland:

Black Woman in Bead-Laden African Garb: Hey, is that bead store closed permanently?
Thin, Cracked-Out White Man: I’m not sure; it wouldn’t be the first store on Craig Street to not be open Mondays like that crepe place.
Black Woman: Sir, it’s, uh, Tuesday.
White Man: Oh. Oh god.


— Overheard by TheConnor

Housewares Section, Macy’s, South Hills Village Mall:

Woman #1: They’re going to Japan to teach English for a year.
Woman #2: Wow, really?
Woman #1: Yep.
Woman #2: Why are they doing that?
Woman #1: [totally serious] Well, they both really like anime…
Woman #2: Oh.

— Overheard by Kelly

House Party, Forbes Ave, Oakland:

Drunk Girl: I don’t get your analogy, man. What happens when a car and a house make babies?
Drunk Guy: RVs, babe.
Drunk Girl: So those would be biracial people?
Drunk Guy: In my head, yeah.

— Overheard by TheConnor

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