Overheard in Pittsburgh

941 Saloon, Liberty Ave., Downtown.
A Bartender is discussing why no one has spotted Seth Rogen even though he’s in town filming the new Kevin Smith movie:

Bartender: Well, they’re filming in Squirrel Hill. Someone sees Seth Rogen and they don’t think anything of it. It’s just like, “Hey! Big jew!”

— Overheard by Bellum

Penn Ave, Strip District:

Guy #1: So, anyway… Myron and Bill walk into this bar in Texas, right? And as soon as they walk in the door, the place goes quiet. All these shit-kickers stop and look at them.
Guy#2: Did they walk out?
Guy #1: No, man. They walked up to the bar and ordered a beer. And this guy next to Myron at the bar goes, “You ain’t from around here, are you?” And Myron leans back and looks at the guy and goes, [in a perfect Myron Cope impression] “NO I AIN’T.”
[Guy #2 and everyone nearby erupt in laughter.]

— Overheard by J

Rest in Peace, Myron.

Party, Brentwood:

Partygoer #1: [surveying a table of food] Well, well, well, what do we have here?
Partygoer #2: It’s ham barbeque, dickface. Shut up and fix yourself a sandwich.

Ad Agency, Strip District. Thursday Morning.
One co-worker is explaining the recent solar eclipse to another:

Co-worker: Oh, yeah, the moon turns red, and it’s not because we’re all gonna die.

Chihuly Exhibit, Phipp’s Conservatory. Friday Night.
There are signs directing people through the exhibit:

Frustrated Woman: They always keep demanding that you stay to the RIGHT! [Stomps off to the left]

Checkout, Giant Eagle, Virginia Manor. Valentine’s Day.
A 30-something guy sets some roses and a package of frozen corn dogs on the conveyor belt while waiting in line:

Older Man in Line: Nothing like corn dogs on Valentine’s Day.
30-Something Guy: Yeah, I’m romantic.

Wood / Forbes, Downtown. Lunch time:

Black Guy: [to friend] Yo, she went from ashy, to classy!

Chinese Poetry Class, Cathedral of Learning, Pitt Campus:

Asian Professor: Many interpretations are acceptable. Remember, there is more than one way to slice a cat.
[Class giggles.]
Asian Professor: Are you laughing because the poem is so romantic?
Girl #1: No, it’s just that you said, “There’s more than one way to slice a
cat,” when it’s really “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.”
Girl #2: Yeah, in America we don’t eat cats.
[shocked silence]

Cafe Milano, Downtown. Lunchtime:

Guy: It was Wednesday!  Of course I wasn’t wearing pants!

Party, Oakdale:

Underage Drinker #1: It’s a skill
Underage Drinker #2: What?
Underage Drinker #1: Drunk driving is a skill.

— Overheard by stillwrinkling