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Article created by: Denis Tymulis

People who live in the big cities are definitely masters of eavesdropping. Sometimes they can't help it, accidentally overhearing conversations from complete strangers can be so funny, it's hard not to share them with someone else. Whether it's shaming others for the choice of their quarantine snacks or first dates that went wrong, there's plenty of amusing small talk happening in the streets.

And here comes the fittingly named Instagram account Overheard San Francisco. Like its big brothers, @OverheardLA, @OverheardNewYork and @OverheardLondon, it is dedicated to sharing the funniest eavesdropped interactions in San Francisco and the Bay area. Jesse Margolis started Overheard LA in 2015 after listening to a stereotypical conversation between two Angelenos at a health food store. Since then, the project has grown into a community with over 1.6M followers.

Keep scrolling to see some of the most hilarious quotes, upvote your favorites and leave a comment if you find them amusing! And after you’re done, don't forget to check our previous posts here, here and here.

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Hilarious private conversation overheard in San Francisco with a mom telling her child to wear a mask to avoid being judged.

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    Funny private conversation overheard in San Francisco about a dog causing an accidental FaceTime call with a humorous mishap.

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    Hilarious private conversations overheard in San Francisco showing unexpected and funny exchanges between people.

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    Text of a humorous private conversation overheard in San Francisco involving dog owners discussing a dog's name and pronouns.

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    Hilarious private conversation overheard in San Francisco about a lone yoga mat rolling down the street.

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    Text of a private conversation overheard in San Francisco describing feeling like jumping from panic attack to panic attack as playing the floor is lava with sanity.

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    Hilarious private conversations overheard in San Francisco featuring quirky and funny worm party plans.

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    Hilarious private conversations overheard in San Francisco featuring a woman’s unique Pad Thai order and a blunt waiter’s reply.

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    Text of a humorous private conversation overheard in San Francisco at an airport intercom about a passenger forgetting a book.

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    Hilarious private conversations overheard in San Francisco joke about eating outside due to Delta or fire smoke risks.

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    Text conversation featuring a hilarious private conversation overheard in San Francisco about co-workers setting up production equipment.

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    Text showing a hilarious private conversation overheard in San Francisco about a baby unaware of climate change.

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    Woman roller skating in sparkly bell bottoms overheard in a hilarious private conversation in San Francisco.

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    Funny private conversation overheard in San Francisco mentioning cheating discovered by a Roomba on hair extensions.

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    Hilarious private conversation overheard in San Francisco about hosting Zoom Thanksgiving with a free account limit.

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    Humorous private conversation overheard in San Francisco between mom and daughter about filters and facelifts.

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    Funny private conversation overheard in San Francisco between a dog owner and a woman about past lives and dogs.

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    Text post showing a private conversation overheard in San Francisco about a 5-year-old’s humorous view on marriage and alcoholism.

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    Hilarious private conversation overheard in San Francisco about a haunted house Zoom background during a coworker meeting.

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    Older couple having a picnic overheard in San Francisco sharing a private funny conversation about dry chicken and coughing.

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    Hilarious private conversations overheard in San Francisco about dating and social energy shared in text format.

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    Text of a hilarious private conversation overheard in San Francisco where someone refuses to call another person mom due to age difference.

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    Text excerpt of a private conversation overheard in San Francisco about baristas dating, from hilarious private conversations.

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    Humorous private conversation overheard in San Francisco about a man in a cheetah suit unicycling weekly.

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    Hilarious private conversations overheard in San Francisco about targeted ads and messaging someone unexpectedly.

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    Funny private conversation overheard in San Francisco about the power of muting people during virtual meetings.

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    Funny private conversations overheard in San Francisco about Azkaban and Alcatraz prison status.

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    Text of a private conversation overheard in San Francisco referencing banana bread quarantine and healthcare workers during the pandemic.

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    Hilarious private conversations overheard in San Francisco featuring a drunk girl and a drag queen on the street.

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    Humorous private conversations overheard in San Francisco capture witty and relatable moments with clever dog names.

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    Text conversation showing a girl telling a guy she just went to therapy in a private conversation overheard in San Francisco.

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    Funny private conversations overheard in San Francisco showing kids reacting to yogurt sugar content.

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    Text post showing a humorous private conversation overheard in San Francisco about FaceTiming as an interactive podcast.

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    Humorous private conversation overheard in San Francisco about a date ending quickly over astrology signs.

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    Text conversation about maternity leave and a puppy, part of hilarious private conversations overheard in San Francisco.

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    Text quote about struggling with adult responsibilities and referencing overheard private conversations in San Francisco.

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    Text conversation overheard at a dinner party about influencers and doctors highlighting private conversations in San Francisco.

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    Text of a humorous private conversation overheard in San Francisco about a mini fridge filled with wine, related to overheard conversations.

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    Private conversations overheard in San Francisco about a new pigeon with pink feet and all its toes.

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    Quote about Instagram lives during quarantine, featured in hilarious private conversations overheard in San Francisco.

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    Text conversation overheard in San Francisco between teacher and kid about a stuffed animal's age, showcasing private conversations.

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