May quotes

The monthly quote list continues with funny conversation tidbits, quotes overheard while traveling and some funny Greek stories. Enjoy!

FUNNY THINGS

“It's like suburban travel times with all the violence on the way.” -Billy, on moving back to Rogers Park

"Can you believe my son doesn't eat pizza? If I didn't witness the birth, I'd think we weren't related." -a co-worker

“We have so many things in common. We even chew the same gum.” -Stacey

“They’ll call two days before & be like ‘Eh the bride is backing out on the nude model.’ I already paid him!” -Woman at Art N Spirits, 5-9  (Norbert nude model man story)

“So do you think there is a market for Sour Patch parents?” -Dad

“You can't even carry a conversation and you can have a husband?” -Maria, on young people being married

“She posts so many pictures all the time. Doesn’t she care that no one likes them?” -Hannah

“1. You’re never bored, you’re always busy, when do you have the time to look through all these pictures. 2. If you went cold turkey, you have plenty of photos to look at and would still have a lot of time to fill your boredom.” -Eleni, to me on taking photos too much 

"I think we'll have children before we get rid of this hand soap." -Becca

"50 ways to wear a scarf? Id like it better if it was 50 says to knit a scarf." -Becca

"I used to choose my friends based on their mother's cooking." -Sherman

"Win for Better Homes & Gardens- we haven't had to pay for toilet paper or cascade!" -Alyssa, on her roommate working there 

"I don't understand how everyone in the world can win 2048 but me." -Becca

“What kind of fool doesn’t eat the chips at a Mexican restaurant?” -Hannah, on a boy on a date that was cutting calories

“He kind of rocked it.” -Emily, on her engagement ring, #puns

“I hate my life.” -Irina

“But you look like you’re having fun in the pictures.” -Brooke

“The waitress at the restaurant was horrible.”

“Not as bad as the one as her birthday. I made a Yelp account just to complain about her.” -Irina

“Here’s the problem. In the summer everyone takes out all their cute stuff and you’re like shoot! I need some.” -Anna

“It’s like a who’s who of maxi dresses. There are so many of them.” -Stacey

“When I’m an old person, I’m not going to talk to people.” -Eleni

TRAVELING

“Ladies and gentleman if you have change for a $20, can you please ring your flight attendant call button? Thanks.” –American Airlines flight

“Not sure what gate my flight is at.” -me

“It's ok, there's only one gate.” -cab driver, on Bradley airport in Connecticut

"So he is the primary breadwinner?" -man to a woman on the plane

"Yup, I'm just the secondary breadwinner." -Woman, on her husband

"It's okay you're more attractive." -man

“I don't consider this place a city. It's just tourists.” -Maria, on Orlando 

“I forgot when there are more than four kids it smells like sunscreen.” -Eleni, at Disneyworld

“I forget they all wake up at like 6 a.m.” -Eleni, on young kids at Disney

“Last time I checked naptime was a no talking event.” -Eleni

“We had snacks and we just napped so we’re all good to go the next few hours.” -Maria, to Dad on the phone

“Are we going to swing around?” -Mom

“Mom you'll be fine. Look at all the parents and toddlers going on this ride.” -Maria to Mom, on Haunted Mansion

“Expectant women should avoid this ride.” -speaker

“Why are expectant women at Disney?” -Eleni

“It’s always a tease when there is soap because I always think it’s fudge.” -Eleni

GREEKS 
“I’ll volunteer anywhere where I can wear an apron since that makes you legit.” -John 

“And these people are having a wedding on New Year’s Eve. How crazy is that? And then you’re going to have your anniversary on New Year's Eve. Why? It’s so selfish. I'm not buying a dress for it on principle.” -Elena

“And my Yiayia always goes 'Not so much smile with the teeth.'” -Sara

“You have to say your name before you drink it.” -Stephane, on communion wine at a birthday party