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The idea for “#ThingsThatiHear” arrived when I was visiting a cookware store in Los Angeles. A young woman was looking at her phone and gave a big sigh, turned to her friend decisively and exclaimed, “He wants to go to Bali. But I say Fiji!” I couldn’t help but laugh. The absurdity of this “first world problem” was too much. From that moment on I started to catch all sorts of real-life conversations, that eventually turned into these illustrations.
The characters in the world of “#ThingsThatiHear” are people we all know: They are our office mates who complain to us about the daily grind. They are the awful online date we are trying so hard to forget. They are the people silently stalking our Facebook. More than anything they are the US when we think no one is listening.
Based on the incredible support I’ve received on social media I am inspired to create a #ThingsThatiHear Book!
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Taryn Wallace 7 years ago
I think every airport has AT LEAST one person like this and it makes me smile lol
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Alicia Hawkins 7 years ago
I've never understood people who hate on super-positive personalities. I get that we don't always wanna hear the sunshiney comments, but there's nothing wrong with being optimistic and friendly.
M. M 7 years ago
I'm honestly just uncomfortable when around super positive/nice people. I feel like such a piece of s**t when around them
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Mad Haberdasheress 7 years ago
On the subject of unexpected introductions, this may give some a giggle: I was 2 hours into recovering from delivering my second son, labored at home and no pain meds. My ex husbands then 1SGT came to visit, as they often do, and brought our brand new Commander with him to introduce us for the first time. He presents me to her, smiles and says "This is - name redacted - she eats thunder and shits lightning." XD
James A. Smith Jr. 7 years ago
Kick a*s, take names and oooppps burp. All with a smile and cheerful demeanor. Yup.
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Patrick McKenna 7 years ago
so true. gotta love the personality that insists everyone around them be happy because they are.
Signe Manat Hansen 7 years ago
This is legit. Stop trying to fix people when they tell you they don't want it.
James A. Smith Jr. 7 years ago
It's hard for me to be grumpy when confronted with a smile and a treat :)
Carolina Ren 7 years ago
*whispers* I ship it *runs away to hide from angry internet comments*
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PsychoPrincess 7 years ago
It want this as an inspirational wall hanging in my room in my rooming house bedroom full of peeling wallpaper and the smell of Shame everywhere
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Julia Wolfe 7 years ago
My dad: if you're being chased by a bear, you don't have to outrun the bear. You just have to outrun the other guy.
Cheryl Thomas 7 years ago
That's why we have a particular Republican president...
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Ms. Understood 7 years ago
The philosophy of the test taker who gets a bad grade and has to explain to their parents how it isn't such a bad thing.
Izzy's Maid 7 years ago
And this is how Trump was elected.. (well, this and a bit of help from the Russians and Hillary Clinton)...
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alwright 7 years ago
remember what is important in life, because no matter what, there is always so much beauty in the world that outshines the darkness :)
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Szucs Zsuzsanna 7 years ago
She have food, wine, cat, a really nice apartment, huge tv, cards against humanity... she shouldn't be that sad. (I love the details. amazing)
Charlotte Nordset 7 years ago
I have all that, but it does sometimes feel meaningless without another human to share it with
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adoracat 7 years ago
Pizza is for most everyone. Food allergies suck a*s, and white pizza is NOT the same.
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Alicia Hawkins 7 years ago
The poor little old lady in the corner's just like "if he's old, what does that make ME?"
Zenozenobee 7 years ago
In a bus when I was 22, I heard two high school girls talking. "Her brother came to pick her up wiht his car! Oh yeah, she has a reaaaaaaaally old brother, he must be... at least 25!!!". I had to fight the urge to hung myself.
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Constantin George-Florin 7 years ago
I bet she drew the eye-lashes and nose with one continuous move :)
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Greta Toločkaitė 7 years ago
actually, depends, as some people tend to miss the real beauty just because of desire to have it in a pic, though i guess taking your time both for enjoying AND a tiny click is just fine :)
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Aleksandra 7 years ago
That's why in places like this it's better to take a selfie or ask someone to take picture of you and your family/friends. Then you have unique picture of this very popular place and very nice souvenir :)
Melina Pothier 7 years ago
I'm a photographer and I don't find taking photos while you are out to be sad in itself, what I find sad is that people seem to go out to have moments solely for the reason of being able to document themselves in said moments and I'm almost 💯 positive that numerous people see some fun activity and think "I would look so cool on Instagram doing that!"
eleven's eggos 7 years ago
This is kind of sad. People give up experiencing things because of the internet nowadays, and now people don't even take the time to experience it themselves. They depend on other people who decided to be ambitious and go places, which every one should be like unless they suffer something that inhibits them from doing so
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Kristel Bijnen 7 years ago
They can be! Some are annoying, some are nice and interesting. Over where I live, you have different cab companies in different areas. I only use one, for my pt and hospital visits etc. I have been driving with that company for over 11 years now, so I know all the cab drivers. One of them actually became one of my closest friends, even though age-wise she could have been my mother. We visit each other and I am always happy when she drives me. But I guess in big cities it is not really possible to get friendships in this way. Since there are so many cab drivers.
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Jo Johannsen 4 years ago
When I was a teenager and would take my younger siblings to the mall, after which we'd hit Thrifty's for hot fudge sundaes, I'd call a taxi ('cause by then they had walked their little legs off). We usually got the same driver, and he loved all the same campy 50's horror movies we did, so the ride was part of the fun. And back then, it only cost $1.
James A. Smith Jr. 7 years ago
Always good to talk to a potential date for a while first to find common ground, if any. I do agree with Pi... though I've had limited experience with cabs.
Dora Shandor 7 years ago
I once met a driver that was a physicist, but has lost his job because of the economy... He was really intelligent and interesting!
John Baker 7 years ago
How the conversation goes depends on you. If you want to talk about the Kardashians, I'm definitely not your guy.
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Mad Haberdasheress 7 years ago
Awww, you got the mediocre human model?! How do I put in for an upgrade?!
Agnew Dellinger 7 years ago
I hate doing the iPhone to the ear with the shoulder thing. I always drop the iPhone. Sorry Mom.
Shannon McKee 7 years ago
I just don't understand what those noses are doing. Is it a gaping nostril with a nose hair trying to escape?
Alicia Hawkins 7 years ago
I love the art style of these. It reminds me a bit of The Incredibles.
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Ann-Marie Bentley 7 years ago
Can totally relate! it's my grandads fault for being irish and giving me fair skin!
Anna Brown 7 years ago
were you listening to my mum when you heard this? She refers to herself as a lobster all summer! LOL
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thebridget 7 years ago
Lol ohhh the Tinder entrepreneurs. "So what's the name of your company?" "Well i don't have a company yet, I've just got this great idea and hopefully we'll get some investors soon. So, in the meantime I'm working at a call center." Great. I'll trade my sugar momma a*s down to someone else, thanks!
Load More Replies... James A. Smith Jr. 7 years ago
She needs another beer. Someone please get her another beer. "OK, I will. I'm starting a delivery business so, it's good practice." :)
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Taryn Wallace 7 years ago
Work for a costume store in Reno usually they don't pay a lot but your boss ends up feeling bad and getting you a ticket... I went every year for like 6 years because my boss used it as a bonus
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Alicia Hawkins 7 years ago
Real talk, for a second... Does anybody else think the guy on the left looks like Markiplier?
ImAmazingAndUsedToBeNotOnfire 7 years ago
Yessss! I thought it looked like him to!
Load More Replies... Jim Price 7 years ago
Love the menu! PLEASE let me have a skinny pumpkin free latte this season. It's only $3 more. And what makes the Vanilla Bean Frap worth $12.25?!
Agnew Dellinger 7 years ago
Because you actually get to say the word Frap in a sentence.
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logical fallacy 7 years ago
Having choices is not a bad thing. Making up choices in things that are practically the same though... I feel you.
Blue Cicada 7 years ago
That's why I keep to a simple routine every morning. I like to start the day uncomplicated.
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Diana Rodz 7 years ago
I feel like this is something my therapist would suggest. I joined a drawing group two years ago. I can't remember a single one of their names because I didn't interact with them.
Beatz Girl (Erica) 7 years ago
Look at her nose, it's so long! She's obviously lying, don't worry about it man.
Diana Rodz 7 years ago
I was also *bored, so I decided to correct your grammar.
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Jan Stevenson 7 years ago
I think I said something like that when I was about 6, my Dad overheard me and said I sounded like I was starting my legal career.
Breezy 7 years ago
No it's a fancy way of saying... the fact is I'm right but you can pretend I'm not
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Aunt Messy 4 years ago
I have a special "I was right and you were wrong" dance that I bust out on trivia nights.
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Mr. Toothless 7 years ago
I don't go to the gym with my babe because the relationship never works out (pun intended)
Jade Lynn - Panda's Brat 4 years ago
Sounds like she should be working on more than just her body.
Gigi 7 years ago
You should see the women in my gym. Holy s**t. If it isn't basically painted on, there's very little material. If you've got it flaunt it, but I'll be the orca in regular pt gear haha
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D.S. Watson 7 years ago
I just cal in with a**l glaucoma... because I can't see my a*s going to work.
comboplush 6 years ago
I love how his ears are illuminated by the backlight. Such a knack for detail.
Brandi Walker 7 years ago
I’d find this funny except people at my work place are always saying they think they’ll be sick the next day. And even when they don’t say it, they call out just as much or just don’t show up and they don’t bother calling out either. So annoying.
James A. Smith Jr. 7 years ago
I planned this one time right before a 3 day weekend. And then I was sick. Karma?
Zori the degu 7 years ago
And the two of them look a little like sinister simians. I suspect it's deliberate.
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Alicia Hawkins 7 years ago
I hate when people ask me things like that. I hardly ever have anything to say in reply, and it just creates an awkward silence. Not a huge fan of small talk.
DopethronePunkUK 7 years ago
Yeah i'm not a small talker, i hate all the stupid Monday questions, i hate stop and chats and all that b******t.
John Blakey 7 years ago
Maybe she'll wheel him over to the window so he won't have to walk before he jumps...
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DopethronePunkUK 7 years ago
If my teenage self could see me commenting on boredpanda now i would punch myself in the throat.
Ben Smith 7 years ago
Wow...nice English. Never has anything been more true.
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Kristin Haskins 7 years ago
Positivity is great. Loving yourself is great. Being IN LOVE with yourself is YUCK.
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James A. Smith Jr. 7 years ago
Exactly what your supposed to do. Then exude confidence in the interview.
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Marcelo Ribeiro 7 years ago
She's right. When I stumble on an ex that wears eyeliner I always want to argue with them
logical fallacy 7 years ago
My dad says you should always dress like you're about to meet your worst enemy. Even if it's to buy cheese from the grocer's.
Nina Wum 7 years ago
Hate the noses - I can tell where they come from though, the artist is obviously trying really hard to make themselves memorable - but I love the message in those pictures. What funny, weird, endearing creatures we all are.
James A. Smith Jr. 7 years ago
And clean underwear. Never leave home without them. Oh wait. I don't wear makeup.
Diana Rodz 7 years ago
I don't think I'll ever see him again, but it wouldn't hurt if he saw what he was missing.
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Step On Me 7 years ago
Judging by the size of that woman's large a*s in the background, I'd say it's legit!
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Autumn 7 years ago
Ouch. That hit that poor guy in the feels.... Lunch from home tastes better anyways, ignore those jerks! lol
JustABobcat 7 years ago
Yea, to say nothing of how much money you end up saving anyways. Plus you also know what's going into your food.
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Mark Jaress 7 years ago
Lunch from home. Saved so much in not buying lunch every day, it paid for an apartment in Buenos Aries for two weeks for myself and my SO. Yeah, I'm such a loser.
7 years ago
BRINGING LUNCH FROM HOME IS FOR AMAZING PEOPLE WHO CAN COOK AMAZINGLY AND NOT GET FAT EATING FAST FOOD FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES!!
Victor Vakaras 7 years ago
Yeah, because throwing away money everyday on eating out makes you a winner.
Amanda Kirby 7 years ago
All the time I hear, "Uh, Amanda always brings her lunch. It alway look so good, but she *always* brings her lunch". Yes, I do always bring my lunch, because I refuse to eat that veritable "garbage from a box". I save a ton of money and I'm super healthy because of it. Yes, those are good targets snobby criticism...*dramatic eyeroll*
Holly Hobby 7 years ago
Spending a good chunk of your paycheck on junk food that is over priced and heated up in a microwaved and served by people with dirty hands is for losers. Enjoy that sketti.. Bet it tastes amazing! ..........and call your mother.
adoracat 7 years ago
I'm giggling over "and call your mother" even though it's a post-it note. :D
Load More Replies... Pi... 7 years ago
I don't mind being labelled a loser for being healthy home cooked meals to work!
Anna Brown 7 years ago
good for him, he'll be the one who wins in the end....he'll have no debt or financial worries...they will be drowning in debt caused by trying to 'keep up with the Jones's' and a £1K+ bill each year for starbucks!
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James A. Smith Jr. 7 years ago
When I get sick of texts, I shut off my phone. My excuse is my battery went dead and I didn't notice.
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Beth McFadden 7 years ago
I hear ya. Wanted to take my BF camping. He said "Is there wi-fi?" -_-
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Sarah Figini 7 years ago
if you dont have to bring your own water, loo roll and cook on a campfire, it aint camping
AngelofThursdays 7 years ago
Glamorous camping. Not roughing it. Like in an RV instead of a tent.
Load More Replies... Shannon McKee 7 years ago
That's the only way I could camp. I ain't going out into the woods in the middle of the night to pee.
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Random Girel 7 years ago
I wish I hadn't survived the night. It really is harder than neurotypical folks can imagine when your brain and body give up on you and everything seems futile; you often know the likely outcome before trying to do anything, and trying to remain optimistic just makes it harder to get through things when they do suck (especially when you're the absolute definition of Murphy's Law). This one doesn't strike me as the others have- it seems woeful, and I can't figure out where the amusement lies in hearing this ever being said by anyone, let alone from a stranger... you never know what they're speaking of... almost 100% of the time I only ever say this about a physician who was sure they could help, but turned out just confirming the inevitable decline.
Carley Guerin 7 years ago
Up there in the top five phrases that are really soul-crushing to here, right there with, "It's always been this way."
Troy Currie 7 years ago
Better to try and feel disappointed than never try because you feel like a disappointment...
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Pamula Furness 7 years ago
Because there's always one who likes to walk around in the buff, scratching their butts and stuff. That's the one who drinks milk straight form the carton too, and never his own!
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DopethronePunkUK 7 years ago
Yeah itching your naked arsehole should be done in private, preferably in the bathroom so you can shower or at least scrub your hands after, no one wants fingers smelling like a*s sweat.
John Blakey 7 years ago
Many men love to cruise around the house 'uninhibited' - try to appreciate the view; either when they're in or out of sight.
Elizabeth Butler 7 years ago
It is a real challenge for any two people (let alone more) to live together...even couples. Always compromises.
Mark Kelly 7 years ago
Walking around nude in front of people at a place your sharing with is just rude if the other(s) isn't comfortable with it.
James A. Smith Jr. 7 years ago
This would be why I have my own house now. I still don't walk around naked. I at least put on slippers.
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H4unt3dF0r3sts 7 years ago
The pug should have a smile!!! Drumming is awesome!! Although only having one drum looks awful...
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LunasTeam 7 years ago
smh... I hate those girls that want a bad boy and then complain they aren't nice... then gets a nice boy and complain he isn't a bad boy...
Panda 7 years ago
It sounds more like she's gonna dump him and it would be easier if he was a douche.
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April Simnel 7 years ago
Oh, for heaven's sake, most all of us adult humans have gone through this on each side. We all know perfectly fine people who for whatever reason don't quite mesh with us either as friends or potential partners, and we let them go or they let us go—and we move on. No one is obligated to be friends with or date you, and you have that same freedom of choice.
Daria B 7 years ago
It's sad how everybody's turning this one into generalisations and stereotypes, rather than think how she individually is someone who feels like that. I mean, this list is about funny overheard things, not about "types of people", or anything like that. So chill up. These are all out of context to start with.
India Brar 7 years ago
Lol the billboard "Heartbreaker she'll crush you heart over text" as shes texting him
Shauday Smith 7 years ago
That billboard! "Heartbreaker - She'll crush you over txt" the little easter eggs in these things are great!
Anneli Saksakulm 7 years ago
yeah but maybe that nice guy goes away, so it would be better if he would an a*****e, then she wouldn`t miss him
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Allana Rose 7 years ago
This is the trouble with people today. No one wants to hang out and do things any more. Make a phone call? Heaven forbid you have to actually have to talk to someone!
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Nina Wum 7 years ago
Well, it is a sure mark of a creepster. Happened to me a few times; the guy in question always started acting weird and inappropriate sooner or later and had to be blocked.
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James Darling 7 years ago
ok this one I have a problem with. Taking and posting pictures of yourself doesn't mean people can be creepy.
James A. Smith Jr. 7 years ago
If you don't want it out there you better not post it. My daughter had this happen
The Cube Cat 7 years ago
Maybe she's talking about him liking "here's-a-blank-copy-of-the-homework-because-my-friend-lost-hers" pictures, even if he doesn't go to her school.
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Jeannine Pope 7 years ago
The artist's name is AVNER GELLER -- I am going out on a limb to say that Avner is probably Jewish and not cruelly stereotyping these characters, instead merely illustrating them.
rat king 2 years ago
He is from a Jewish family! He talked about that on his blog. Not sure if he himself is holding Jewish beliefs tho
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Margot Artner 4 years ago
Obviously - going by the candle holder, which is out of proportion ....
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Sarah Figini 7 years ago
I rolled my eyes so hard, people in the next office could hear
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Jessica Stohr 7 years ago
I think he just rolled up his tank top to fully show off his abs lol
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Verner Carlberg 7 years ago
I once tried an instructor who repeated: "inhale through your left nostril, allll the way down to your a**s, and soften your a**s as you exhale through your right nostril. "Fourth or fifth time I lost it and went into a laughing fit, that I couldn't control. Then I was expelled from class with the words: "If you're not mature enough for your own a**s, you are not fit for this class!" Not one single person besides me thought it was fun.
heyerlein 7 years ago
XD dude they take this s**t so serious. I had the instructor telling us "so get rid of your shoes and socks so we can become one with the ground and mother earth below us..." We where inside of Hamburg City in the 4th story of a huge Building. I also was the only one not finding mother earth anywhere there... never went again xD
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Judy Semmens 7 years ago
Definitely. As though he's trying to work out who might be up for some extra-curricular activity.
Load More Replies... Aza Zeeel 7 years ago
The green-mat one is more kissable than the others imo..
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Hikari 7 years ago
So... drinking, celebrating, flying a rocket ship, crashing and burning, and having a fire truck come
Corinne Wiedemann 7 years ago
Woah! You cracked the code I didn't even know about!
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Chris Sprucefield 7 years ago
Emoji, why use plain and simple text, when you can make sure that you get the wrong message through?
Steve Brown 7 years ago
Great work, Ms Geller. Love your sense of humor and clever illustrative style. A book would be amazing.
Doyle Georgina 7 years ago
(get drunk . have a giant party . build something to get into space . set fire to it . call the fire brigade )
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just a thought ! 7 years ago
You overhear a lot of things ! And also, the illustrations have their own charm. I totally loved this ! Waiting for more ...
J Allington 7 years ago
I overheard a couple sitting in thier car outside of a 7-11.. (the guy) "Should we do it here?, or wait until we get home?" (the girl), "I don't know, what do you think? I'm good either way, but we could just do it when we get home." (The guy) " I dunno, I'm not sure I want to wait until we get home. Let's just do it right here." (the girl) "Have you got something on you to do it with? I don't have anything." (the guy) "Yeah, yeah, I've got something right here, wait, let me get it out..." By now I was enthralled by the whole conversation, I couldn't have stopped listening even if I wanted to...Then right there in front of the 7-11, the two of them started scratching off lottery tickets, completey oblivious to anyone or anything around them. I almost died.
Artistic Monster 7 years ago
Yesssssss! Awesome art and what a wonderful way to express the verbal diarrhea out there. I am officially a new admirer of your work.
Gale Christensen 7 years ago
You did a great job with these! I could see these as a coffee table book.
just a thought ! 7 years ago
You overhear a lot of things ! And also, the illustrations have their own charm. I totally loved this ! Waiting for more ...
J Allington 7 years ago
I overheard a couple sitting in thier car outside of a 7-11.. (the guy) "Should we do it here?, or wait until we get home?" (the girl), "I don't know, what do you think? I'm good either way, but we could just do it when we get home." (The guy) " I dunno, I'm not sure I want to wait until we get home. Let's just do it right here." (the girl) "Have you got something on you to do it with? I don't have anything." (the guy) "Yeah, yeah, I've got something right here, wait, let me get it out..." By now I was enthralled by the whole conversation, I couldn't have stopped listening even if I wanted to...Then right there in front of the 7-11, the two of them started scratching off lottery tickets, completey oblivious to anyone or anything around them. I almost died.
Artistic Monster 7 years ago
Yesssssss! Awesome art and what a wonderful way to express the verbal diarrhea out there. I am officially a new admirer of your work.
Gale Christensen 7 years ago
You did a great job with these! I could see these as a coffee table book.
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