I love writing down snippets of conversations that I overhear at grocery stores, shopping malls, coffee shops, and cafes. I pull from these conversations to enhance the dialogue in my stories. And, sure, I also get a good laugh at the silly things people say. What follows is “the food edition” of some of the funniest lines I’ve ever heard while eavesdropping:
He has meat weirdness. He’ll eat a burger, but not a steak. Sometimes he won’t eat meat at all.
You know you’re done when you sit at the table with a block of cheese and a box of crackers.
Did you guys have pancakes in your day?
When did you finally get a lunch box?
My favorite food is sandwiches.
That bagel was so good that I just want to continue licking the inside of my mouth.
Why is there a piece of candy on my desk? Who did this?
It didn’t even taste like cinnamon.
I thought it was a jelly doughnut because it didn’t really have a hole in the center.
I got the mystery flavor Dum Dum.
Hmm, looks like root beer, tastes like root beer.
If you ever go to Costa Rica, don’t eat the meat.
I’ll be back tomorrow for my banana.
Are you an eavesdropper like me? What are funny lines you’ve overheard? Let us know below!
Hahaha! Jenny, this is funny. You know, my college creative writing teacher had us eavesdrop on people in public places do get us inspired to write authentic dialogue. Some of the things people say are truly odd and entertaining, that’s for sure. I love to eavesdrop now, and I’m glad I’m not alone.
“You know you’re done when you sit at the table with a block of cheese and a box of crackers.”
ABSOLUTELY. And I feel no shame. Ha!!