SPPD Officer trying to defuse the tension at the office: Smile, it’s a fine day.
From the back room, still clearly tense: Shut the hell up, Bobby!*

SPPD
Overheard by well it got me smiling.

College Senior from Wisconsin to group of college friends: Is George W. Bush still President?

Wabasha, Fat Fest
Overheard by Really?!?

Guy with suit and badge: The cops around here look so… relaxed.

Saint Paul,  Chestnut and Seventh
Overheard by Erik Hare.

Guy at the bar: Oh, our office is just around the corner from where Sen. McCain is going to be staying.  We’re gonna be rubbing shoulders with POWER, baby!

Saint Paul, Eagle Street Grille
Overheard by Erik Hare.

Woman #1: So, I was watching the Democratic National Convention last night…
Woman #2: Oh, is that here?

Saint Paul, Women’s restroom just a few block from where the RNC will be next week…
Overheard by Amazed and saddened.

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