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Overheard of the Week:
Two early-mid 20s women are getting on a train at Farragut West
Woman 1: “And of course his name is Todd. Which is objectively just the worst name for a guy.”
Woman 2 nods vigorously.
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Back2Joy
Thursday evening on Ontario Place NW
Mid-20s woman carrying bags and speaking loudly on a cellphone: “I love taking the train—it’s like, I’m not just paying for a faster trip but for the joy of riding the train.”
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Maryland drivers?
Wednesday at 9:50 am at 3rd and G Streets, a group of 30-somethings is watching the Adas Israel synagogue move
30-something: “Only in D.C. would a synagogue run a red light.”
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A pretty good burn
On 14th Street bar patio
Woman to her friends: “He’s just so disappointing. He went to Harvard Law School. Any dumb rich kid can get into Harvard, but I thought to go to Harvard Law School you at least had to be smart.”
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Perhaps not the best timing
Thursday night on the 14th St bus, two 20-something friends are talking
Man: “Yeah, I really like D.C. and I’m hoping to stay long term. It’s not too hard to find a job here, right?”
Woman: “Umm…”
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Woof
In the Ragtime bathroom on a Friday night
Young woman: “Jake said he’s only fucking me but I found out he’s also fucking his coworker. And he loves her. Anyway I’ll feel better after brunch tomorrow.”
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Missing out
On the sidewalk at 14th and K St NW during lunchtime on a Tuesday afternoon, two women in their 50s are walking
Woman 1: “Have you ever tried chicken pot pie?”
Woman 2: “No. it doesn’t excite me.”
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This is kind of adorable
In Safeway in Kensington on Saturday before the snow storm
Older man, presumably a grandfather, to his grandson: “We just need to get the special milk. Ah, there it is, almond and coconut. It’s disgusting, but she loves it.”
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Near the Holocaust Museum, three women in their 30s are walking
Lady 1: “It is super sad and depressing with all the museums closed.”
Lady 2: “It’s Habanero Hitler’s fault.”
Lady 3: “Shouldn’t call POTUS that so close to the Holocaust Museum.”
(Slight pause.)
Lady 2 shrugs: “Mango Mussolini?”
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Eat up
Friday morning before MLK weekend, two co-workers in their 20s are walking to work in the West End
Woman to man: “If Buzzfeed takes down Trump, then I’m going to have to start taking those Tasty videos more seriously.”
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