i’ll never reveal my secrets (i recorded it on my phone like an absolute creep ngl lol, it was too beautiful of a conversation and my caffeine buzz was telling me i had to preserve this—names were changed tho at least)
Love this! I recently discovered a subreddit called Benign Existence, where people share wholesome experiences, but also A Lot of overheard conversations and they are all just delightful. Highly recommend!
It’s a relief for me to know I’m not alone in my fascination with other people’s conversations. In fact, as I read this, I am sitting in the ER with my mom (for 9 hours so far) and listening to the people talking in the hallway. So happy to hear that the lady with the constipation is finally getting her enema after a very long day.
Why is this so appealing to me? is it an introvert thing as someone said in the comments? I'm in Greece, I only know a few words, and my favorite thing to do is to observe (without being creepy) and try to understand what people say. ---I loved this. Thanks.
Man having a mental health crisis in Japan sounds harsh, sending hugs to Sarah.
Gleefully read this whole thing like I was there myself. Eavesdropping in a coffee shop remains one of life’s simple joys.
It truly is! Mostly harmless too and a treat for introverts
how did you remember the full conversation enough to write it all down (also love that sufjan ep)
i’ll never reveal my secrets (i recorded it on my phone like an absolute creep ngl lol, it was too beautiful of a conversation and my caffeine buzz was telling me i had to preserve this—names were changed tho at least)
no because ive legit done that before i feel like its just a writerly instinct (my justification for being a little freak)
Love this! I recently discovered a subreddit called Benign Existence, where people share wholesome experiences, but also A Lot of overheard conversations and they are all just delightful. Highly recommend!
oh this is awesome—thanks sm for the rec i’ll be pouring over this for a minute
Suggested spelling edit: gigolo.
No offense. As a retired writer and editor, I simply can’t help myself. 😉
oh sweet thanks, i'll edit it real fast
I happened to write about eavesdropping myself this week, Griffin Blue – in my case a little girl with a worry about her name https://arichardson.substack.com/p/whats-in-a-name
love 2 eavesdrop always especially at the pig
the best convos happen at the pig
especially since it feels like you're in someone's house
Are most college students unable to complete a sentence without using the word "like" these days?
And saying "anyways" when "anyway" is the proper word. Isn't it? Drives me up a wall and get off my lawn! Lol
lol yeah it seems that way, but it's chill
And I think it’s Berklee if you’re talking about Boston
oh whoa good catch
I was in the Pig that day and saw you listening and writing the conversation!
(Only kidding!)
I don’t feel bad at all, this was amazing. Best of luck to Sarah ❤️
i miss the pig 😭 had some of my best idle conversation there
This was what I needed! The jiggalo part was hilarious!
It’s a relief for me to know I’m not alone in my fascination with other people’s conversations. In fact, as I read this, I am sitting in the ER with my mom (for 9 hours so far) and listening to the people talking in the hallway. So happy to hear that the lady with the constipation is finally getting her enema after a very long day.
Why is this so appealing to me? is it an introvert thing as someone said in the comments? I'm in Greece, I only know a few words, and my favorite thing to do is to observe (without being creepy) and try to understand what people say. ---I loved this. Thanks.
Have you ever been to the upstairs speakeasy there? I think its open some nights. Pretty cool but expensive as hell even for mocktails lol
yeah i have! it's a great little spot