April 2011
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Another Actual Conversation with Dara's Family at...
Submitted by Dara Waiter:  So those are our specials.  Any questions? Grandma:  I have a question. Do you know a man named James Story? Waiter:  No. Grandma: He looks so much like James… (her handyman from 1960) (Waiter brings over main courses, a plate of crab for Grandma) Grandma:  I thought I ordered the lesser version of c*nt. Dara:  (nearly chokes)  What? Grandma:  Hm?  What did...
Apr 25th
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Another Actual Conversation with My Family at a...
Ethan:  Man, there is no one in this restaurant. Dad:  Wow, it really is empty in here. Ethan:  This can’t be a good sign… Mom:  (panicking)  Oh no, should we go somewhere else?  Let’s go somewhere else. Dad:  It’ll be fine, just stick with the safe stuff. Ethan:  The “safe” stuff? Dad:  I’m having pasta.  Pasta should be fine. Mom:  Don’t...
Apr 22nd
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An Actual Conversation About Hair-Dying with A...
Submitted by Anonymous Friend:  I’m thinking about dying my hair black. Anonymous:  You shouldn’t…it can turn your skull black, too. Friend:  Not my skull, you mean my scalp. You used the wrong verb, dummy! Anonymous:  And you just used the wrong noun, idiot.
Apr 18th
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An Actual Conversation with a Large Black Woman At...
Submitted by Michelle Large Black Woman:  (bumps table as she walks by)  I’m sorry. Michelle:  Oh, that’s okay.  You’re fine. Large Black Woman:  That’s right, I am fine!  (stroking her hair)  I look gooood…  (Woman starts to walk away, then notices Michelle’s Fiance, staring at him intently) Large Black Woman:  (to Fiance)  Don’t you know that once...
Apr 11th
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Another Actual Conversation With Danny's...
Submitted by Danny Macaroons Wife:  (rolls over to Danny, still sleeping)  …I’ve got crackers. Danny:  Huh? Wife:  Crackers. Danny:  Mm hm… Wife:  Crackers.  And they’re like this (stretches arm out and makes a rigid, down-pointing claw with her hand)… Danny:  Alright… Wife:  …I got them for you.  These are your crackers.  (hand motion again)
Apr 5th
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