Overheard at the RNC

Perfect Ending To A Perfect Week

ORNC — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:26:30 +0000

Police officer in full riot gear to a group of four other cops after Rage concert: Yep, just another night in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Downtown-corner of Hennepin and something
Overheard by Yep, just a typical night.

Maybe He Likes It That Way

ORNC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:31:43 +0000

Guy watching Hardball with Chris Matthews being filmed live with Pat Buchanan as guest: Pat Buchanan, you have a high definition booger in your nose!

St. Paul, Rice Park
Overheard by a.lil.

Is That A Euphemism?

ORNC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:27:03 +0000

Ramsey County Sheriff in full SWAT gear to another Sheriff: I thought all the pigeons were supposed to be killed before the Republicans got here.

Saint Paul, Wabasha Street
Overheard by First immigrants now birds???

Representing Your Party Honorably: You’re Doing It Wrong

ORNC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:19:57 +0000

Douchebag, on Michelle Obama: To think a woman who should be making the beds in the Lincoln Bedroom might be sleeping in them!

Minneapolis hotel where delegates are staying
Overheard by Jane.

I Don’t Believe You

ORNC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:16:56 +0000

The Tonight Show’s Mo Rocca to his crew about the Hooters girls in the segment: They actually know stuff.

CivicFest – Minneapolis Convention Center
Overheard by I’m suprised too.

Just Be Concerned About The Last Time They Showered

ORNC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:36:32 +0000

Business Casual Jerk to Business Casual Jerk Friend: You know who is inside don’t you? It’s those ‘Anarchists!’

Hard Rock Cafe across from Target Center
Overheard by Rage Against the Machine.

The Tips Are Probably Going To Suck

ORNC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:32:37 +0000

Valet Parking Kid #1: Did you hear they want us to stay open late tonight? Yeah, for the Rage Against the Machine after crowd.
Valet Parking Kid #2: What?! FUCK THAT.

Minneapolis, Outside the Capitol Grille
Overheard by Dirty “Anarchist”.

You Take What You Get And Like It

ORNC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:29:19 +0000

Boy at Ripple Effect while watching Rage Against the Machine talk to State Troopers: We want Rage, not the Village People!

State Capitol
Overheard by I always liked Victor Willis…

The First Part Is Proving Tricky

ORNC — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:26:35 +0000

A protester: If you don’t fuck with the police, they won’t fuck with you.

State Capitol grounds
Overheard by apparently the only other protester who already knew that.

And Get Lost On Your Way Back

ORNC — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:17:51 +0000

Driver (out window): I have to go pick up a congresswoman!
Guy in next lane over: Take your time.

Summit Ave
Overheard by Stickin’ it to the man, one cabby at a time.