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D.C. residents lead such busy lives. Between our jobs, our duties at home, getting held up by Metro delays, and the other obstacles that the world throws at us, it’s tough keeping one’s personal affairs in order. Life gets so hectic sometimes, even things as important as medical appointments can get lost in the shuffle. At least we hope that’s so, in this case. Because if not, this seems like a grossly awkward attempt to make new friends.
Overheard of the Week
Waiting room of an obstetrics and gynecology office on Capitol Hill
A man approaches approaches the receptionist.
Receptionist: “Where you going?”
Man: “Here, I have a doctor appointment.”
Receptionist: “No you don’t.”
Man: “Why not?”
Receptionist: “You don’t have a vagina.”
Further down the page: Class warfare, gelato confusion, tips for behaving around pregnant women, and, of course, painfully stupid tourists. And don’t forget to send your juiciest eavesdropping to our special Overheard email address. Be sure to include the location, time, and context.
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Grown-ups
On the Red Line toward Glemont, after a Nationals-Orioles game
Two college-age girls are talking about dating prospects
Girl 1: “He just asked me out because he liked me. I mean, really, who does that?”
Girl 2: “He does have his own house and a job so he is a real adult. Well, as much as an adult as you can be at 22.”
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We are the one percent!
At the Dupont Circle Metro station
A group of girls is milling on the platform. One of them is wearing a birthday crown. She mumbles something incoherent about homeless people.
Man on platform: “No one likes hobos.”
Girl in crown: “See? No one likes hobos!”
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Flavor of the week
Last Tuesday in Bethesda
A fratty college guy and a preppy girl are leaving Dolcezza Gelato.
Guy: “Stray-cha-tella [stracciatella]. Oh, good. Just wanted to be sure it wasn’t sriracha. Heh.”
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Weekly tourist fix
Median at Pennsylvania Avenue and Ninth Street NW
Two tourists are studying a map and glancing at the U.S. Capitol, looking confused. A jogger is passing by.
Tourist: “Excuse me? “Where is the Capitol?”
Jogger points at Capitol.
Tourist: “Oh. I thought that was the state house.”
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Some things are only for certain people to touch
On the Orange line to Vienna about 6:30 p.m.
A man and a woman in their early 20s are talking.
Man: “So one of the things I’ve never done, like, for my bucket list: hold a baby.”
Woman: “Really? Not even a cousin or anything?”
Man: “No. Or, touched a pregnant woman’s belly button.”
