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    22 Overheard Tweets From This Week That Made Us Laugh But Also Question Our Whole Lives

    "So basically, like, having a kid is like having a 18 year pet."

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    Overheard Memphis: “Did you guys know that Pearl Harbor has a 25% on Rotten Tomatoes” “Aww, that just makes me feel bad for the people who went through it, cause that’s disrespectful!”

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    "Why the fuck are you having an affair? I fuck you and suck you everyday... how could you do this... you're a piece of shit... yeah I'll make lasagna tonight... " #overheard at target, with her kids.

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    I overheard a girl say to her pal yesterday, “I mean if you can get away with wearing clothes that look and feel like pyjamas outside, why wouldn’t you?” And honestly, mood

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    Overheard at my 11yo son’s Harry Potter party: a boy trying to cast a spell by chanting “Ivanka Kadarvra”. (Wonder what that changes you into? 😬)

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    (overheard in the Ed Dept. kitchen) Fav. Prof. #1: “Why do we have so much coffee?” Fav. Prof. #2: “Because it’s the Ed Dept.” Fav. Prof. #1: *looks in fridge* “Why do we have wine in here?” Fav. Prof. #2: “...because it’s the Ed Dept...”

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    Overheard someone ordering their lunch today say, “I don’t care if there’s romaine lettuce in it, I could use a break” #mood

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    Overheard: “yeah, hi Larry, I’m actually on the lavatory so can I call you back when I’ve finished the paperwork?” #paperwork

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    Something I #overheard at work today: Student: Why don’t I get to go in the field trip tomorrow? Admin: Because you committed a felony yesterday... Student: Yea. ONE felony! I would have so many questions if this were my first year as a teacher... https://t.co/6xrKqGDfnM

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    overheard conversation of kamryn talking to my mom: "yeah i had sleep paralysis and i couldn't move my body. and then Pitbull was just at the foot of my bed"

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    overheard from the bus stop: “owls definitely don’t hoot that frequently, bro. the school system’s got you fucked up.”

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    "I WAS gonna eat a granola bar, but now that I'm employed, I'm gonna eat a SANDWICH for dinner!" - overheard in the Starbucks line

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    I was on FaceTime with my mom while she was shopping and I overheard another customer say “they use shaving cream instead of whipped cream!!” the locals are coming. this is not a drill.

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    Overheard at the Rose Bowl Flea Market: “John Mayer personally blessed these track pants.”

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    Overheard a Target: "You just have to keep it alive. So basically, like, having a kid is like having a 18 year pet." Not quite right, but sure. 🙃

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    BF overheard me listening to the "Thank U, Next" video and asked "Is she saying 'bacon, eggs'?" so that is how I will be singing this song from now on, thank you.

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    overheard a woman yelling, offended “i do NOT have a small face” at her friend

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    Conversation I overheard at work this morning: "Hey, how are you?" "Oh, living the dream." "Whose dream?" "Everybody's but mine."

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    “I’ve got my pants if I need them” - overheard in the newsroom.

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    ‘I’m like the Mary Poppins of condoms’ #Overheard at the Guild

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    Overheard in the office: “Well, it’s time to open up my e-mail and see who’s going to piss me off today.”

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    Overheard at my 12-YO’s sleepover: “We’re not allowed to have phones in class but my friends and I still text each other on paper. 😂

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    Overheard in the newsroom: "I'm struggling to define 'foreign tax credit' w/o using the words foreign, tax, or credit."