Category Archives: Overheard

From a Gay Rights Rally…

Posted on 4 June 2009 by frisky

I attended a recent rally here in Salt Lake City regarding the California Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Prop 8.  As our group of hundreds of men, women and children marched through downtown I noticed a couple sitting along the … Continue reading →

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Another From Target…

Posted on 18 January 2009 by frisky

A short conversation over the walkie-talkies between employees: Guy:   Shannon? Girl (presumably Shannon):   Go ahead. Guy:   Umm, yeaaah…  We’re going to need you to go ahead and come in on Saturday…  Yeah, that would be great. Shannon: … Continue reading →

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At Target…

Posted on 18 January 2009 by frisky

A woman with a slight New York accent, accompanied by her two kids and husband in the clothing department, had this to say about some accessory on the rack: “It’s so Jackie Onassis, it’s amazing!  Michelle [Obama] could be wearing this to … Continue reading →

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In Junk Mail

Posted on 8 January 2009 by frisky

In the era of Gmail and adaptive, contextually sensitive filters I generally don’t see much junk email unless I want to.  I used to receive amazing, almost Shakespearian verse of nonsensical ramblings and I found a great blog containing a … Continue reading →

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From Footage of a McCain Rally…

Posted on 23 October 2008 by frisky

McCain Supporter:   “He’s not, he’s not, he’s a…. ummm…. he’s an Arab!  He’s not…” McCain:  *begins to shake his head, takes microphone* “No ma’am.” McCain Supporter:   “No?” McCain:   “No ma’am.  No ma’am.  He’s a decent, family man citizen … Continue reading →

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