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People talk a lot about bros in D.C., and people also talk about being woke. You wouldn’t normally connect the two. But…
Overheard of the Week
Two early 20s bros browsing the clothing at Costco:
Bro 1: “Dude, that’s women’s.”
Bro 2: “Nah, it’s 2018: all clothes are unisex now.”
Bro 1: “I don’t think that’s right.”
Bro 2: “Well, if you’re not sure just buy an XL.”
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This is true for many of us
At Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park:
The acro yoga practitioners are doing their usual acro thing.
Person in the group: “You know, there’s just only so much turmeric I can have.”
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Have you tried Jäger?
At Iron Horse on Wednesday night:
Some 20-something conference out-of-towners step to the bar:
Woman: “I want some whiskey. What are your best whiskeys? Uhh, Jameson… Hennessy?”
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Hard to argue with this kid logic
At Whole Foods in Silver Spring:
A dad is with two young boys, probably 3 and 4 years old. They are standing at the freezer case to get mochi.
Dad: “You have to listen to me. You can’t touch everything. If you touch it, other people won’t be able to buy it because it gets dirty.”
Kid, in a grouchy tone: “But I only put my mouth on one thing!”
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Sounds pretty good to me
On the steps of the Portrait Gallery at lunchtime:
A 30-something man talking to a 30-something woman: “…And now the doctor has her on this all-potato diet! Bulgaria is basically the Middle Ages but with internet access.”
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Where are you eating???
Evening dinner at Founding Farmers in Tyson’s Corner:
A couple who were clearly on a first date after meeting online are chatting.
Man: “I like tacos, but only for lunch. If I get them for dinner I just end up spending $200 on tacos and going home hungry.”
Woman: blank stare, awkward silence.
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Gotta love that Trader Joe’s efficiency
At Trader Joe’s on the Hill:
Cashier 1: “Why do you say ‘next guest’ instead of ‘next customer’?”
Cashier 2: “Cus-to-mer… just too many syllables.”
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Maybe for more turmeric?
At Slipstream on 14th Street:
A 20-something woman speaking to her friend about her world travels, in uptalk: “My ex-boyfriend went to India. I’m like… why would he do that? He doesn’t even speak the language.”
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