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Overheard in D.C.: Careful What You Wish For

Man shouts over the cube wall: "Jack?" Guy responds: "Yeah?" Man: "You in?" Jack: "Uh..." One mid-20s woman following another out of an apartment building: "I like to toss salads!!!" They stop in their tracks as the first woman turns, surprised. They ...

From ANDREW WISEMAN, DCist,  20 Nov 2009

Overheard in D.C.: Turf Wars

Generally when we hear about turf wars, it's something to do with law enforcement, intelligence or the military, or maybe something related to finance. Usually turf wars are fought in courtrooms, hearing rooms, Congressional chambers, and ...

From ANDREW WISEMAN, DCist,  13 Nov 2009

More on Dr. Dremo's Potential Return

On Saturday we posted about Dr. Dremo's, the much-beloved and missed Arlington bar that closed in January 2008 -- they were looking for investors for a potential new location in Clarendon. Since then, a few others folks picked up on the story: you can ...

From ANDREW WISEMAN, DCist,  9 Nov 2009

Overheard in D.C.: A Strange World

Guy 1: "If he were as broke as he said he was, why did he keep buying Segways?" Guy 2: "He couldn't give up the lifestyle." (Pause) Guy 2: "I think he paid for it out of his 401K." After the jump, more weird stuff, people with priorities, and ...

From ANDREW WISEMAN, DCist,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Clint Eastwood,  Creigh Deeds,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party

Overheard in D.C.: Weird People Edition

Lots of presumed weirdos were overheard this week saying bizarre things. Perhaps Halloween has gotten everybody acting strange. Sometimes you just wonder if people ever think before speaking. At the corner of 18th and Columbia: A guy in his mid to ...

From ANDREW WISEMAN, DCist,  30 Oct 2009

Related Topics: MSNBC

Overheard in D.C.: Dating

Dating can be tough. You have to look nice, be funny, talk about things that interest you, but not talk too much. Or you can take a wholly different approach, and just be like this guy. On from the D2 bus to Glover Park: Guy #1: "I have a coupon to ...

From ANDREW WISEMAN, DCist,  23 Oct 2009

Related Topics: AC/DC

Power Outage in Columbia Heights

are reporting that their power has been out since last night. DCist first got word of the outage at around 10 p.m. Monday night, which occurred thanks to a smoking manhole at 1328 Park Rd NW. The affected areas are along parts of Park Road between 11th ...

From ANDREW WISEMAN, DCist,  20 Oct 2009

Overheard in D.C.: Fatherly Advice

Dads giving advice to their kids can be sweet. It's even better when it's funny. On the 52 bus, going South on 14th Street: A little girl and her father are talking. Girl: "F-r-e-e, what does that mean?" Father: "Free? That means you don't have to ...

From ANDREW WISEMAN, DCist,  16 Oct 2009

Related Topics: NPR,  NFL,  Starbucks Corp

Overheard in D.C.: Dirty Edition

Outside the Bethesda Metro, post happy hour: Early/mid 20-something guy and girl who appear to be new co-workers, after several drinks. Guy: "It took me more than 2 years to pay off my credit card after college." Girl: "Yeah, my boyfriend has some ...

From ANDREW WISEMAN, DCist,  9 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Starbucks Corp

Overheard in D.C.: Driving Lessons

It's an age old debate: who's worse, Maryland or Virginia drivers? Of course, they both would say D.C. drivers, but then again, D.C. drivers seem to know how circles operate and that pedestrians get right of way. Well, some of the time. And at least ...

From ANDREW WISEMAN, DCist,  2 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Spencer Gifts,  U2 (musician),  ACORN

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