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I'd Suggest a Rollerblades Tour

Fat American female tourist to new best friend: If ya didn't like the Vatican, you're gonna hate the Louvre!

6th Floor, Hilton Arc de Triumph
Paris
France

Overheard by: Pope Andrew I

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Competing on Any Reality Show, in a Nutshell

Guy: It's like playing hopscotch with your shirt off and the little kids are like: "Mommy, look at his boobies!" and I'm like: "Yeah. Look at my boobies."

Shout-out: feeds.feedburner.com

Overheard by: well that's neat

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I'm Just a Toxic Spill Waiting to Happen

Goth girl, to friend looking at military jackets: You can get those a lot cheaper at goodwill, dude.
Overweight friend: Not in my size! When fat people die, they leak, and then their clothes can't be given to goodwill!

Starfest Sci-Fi Convention
Denver, Colorado

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Do I Have to Rationalize for Everyone in This Family?

Fat kid: Mom, I wanna go on a diet.
Fat mom: You don't need to go on a diet, you're too young!
Fat kid: You aren't too young.
Fat mom: Shush.

Meat Section at Publix
Orlando, Florida

Overheard by: Trevor Allen

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She Escaped from the Closet and Alerted Red Riding Hood

Fat suit on cell: Damn that grandma!

Russell Square Station
London
England

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Being a Contestant on The Price Is Right? Really?

Morbidly obese man: It's like when you go dumpster-diving and find a whole bedroom set.

Wal-Mart
Gainesville, Florida

Overheard by: Andrea

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He's Been Disgruntled Ever Since Discovering I'm a Bottom.

Fat guy: Sorry I'm late. Mr. Sphincter isn't being very co-operative today.

Nova Cafe
Dunedin
New Zealand

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But It Was a Planned Incarceration

Obese John Wayne wannabe: I can't believe we are not hanging out tonight.
Gap tooth hootchie: I told you I made plans with my friends a month ago!
Obese John Wayne wannabe: Well you're supposed to be hanging out with me. We never hang out anymore and we are boyfriend and girlfriend!
Gap tooth hootchie: We were supposed to hang out this past Saturday and Sunday but we didn't! You were not fucking there.
Obese John Wayne wannabe: I had a change of plans!
Gap tooth hootchie: Change of plans?! Muthafucker you were in jail!

Bus
Iowa State University, Iowa

Overheard by: Casey

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In the Continuous Porn That Runs in My Head, Anyway.

Big guy to much smaller friend: We're so tight we shower together in warm, soapy water.

Ottawa, Ontario
Canadia

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That's the Last Time I'll Have an Orgy with a Family of Klutzes

Large woman: Your dad kicked me in the head!
Scrawny boyfriend: What?
Large woman: And then you kicked me in the head!

Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canadia

Overheard by: Marg

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Good Thing "Shut Up, You Cow" Is Easy to Convey with Body Language

Large white lady to small Mexican husband: I'm bleeding. [Pokes hubby, who ignores her.] Heyyy, I'm bleeding from my neck! Don't you care?! [Hubby puts headphones on and looks out window.] I wish I knew you didn't speak English before I married you!

Shout-out: overheardinpdx.blogspot.com

Overheard by: corwin

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I'm Fairly Aquiver with Anticipation

BBW: You wouldn't want to see me in pretzel-formation.
Skinny man: How would you know?
BBW: I mean it. You really wouldn't want to see me in pretzel-formation. It's not very pretty to watch. It gets stuck easily that way.

Atlanta, Georgia

Overheard by: Melissa

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Whatever. Starving Children in Nigeria Don't Even Have Earlobes.

Bartender: Geez, Hank, you're looking great these days. Been working out?
Chubby Jewish guy: Yeah. I tell ya, I've been trying to lose the spare tire, but I lost it all in my earlobes instead. It's a cruel world.

Suami's India Garden Resturant
Cincinnati, Ohio

Overheard by: Jeebus McGee

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The Two Main Entertainment Options in Chambersburg

Fat chick: My dad has a bow and arrow that you can probably borrow, but try the chocolate laxatives first.

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Overheard by: gidgetgirl

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Black on Black Crime's Hidden Nuances

Fat black woman on cell: Black women are better than white women, because you can beat the shit out of them and the bruises won't be visible!

BART train
Berkeley, California

Overheard by: Gilatron

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What's "I'm Gay" Supposed to Mean, Anyway?

Fat lady crying into cell: I know he's married, but I don't understand why he's dumping me!

Colonie Center Mall
Albany, New York

Overheard by: conflicted

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Or Swaying Slightly Until I'm Fatigued

Fat guy wearing velour muumuu top: I don't have a wife or kids to support, so I don't feel a burning need to earn an income. I can focus on what feels healthy, what makes me happy... Like dancing.

Coffee shop
Portland, Oregon

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