Code of Hobo

Check out what I noticed outside my apartment recently:



















That's right: Hobo Code. I think the one on the top means "this apartment has a great couch setup," the one in the middle left means "high definition projector," and the ones in the middle right are pretty clearly rabbits in cages. All of those are fine, but the one that worries me is the one at the very bottom. The three diagonal lines mean dangerous and the wavy line means fresh water... do the hobos know something about our water that I should be concerned about?

One man's trash

Once, when visiting France, I was walking down the sidewalk when I noticed a bunch of pistachios scattered beneath a tree. I had never eaten pistachios before and didn't know they were native to France, but I figured they must taste best when they're fresh so I should probably try some. I picked up a handful and started eating them as I continued my walk. It was a sunny summer day and I felt happy about life. Here I was, exploring a new country, enjoying its beautiful scenery, and snacking on its native fruit straight from the tree. Suddenly I realized that I was actually having an altogether different experience than I thought...

...the pistachios were salted.

I’m With You On This One » Overheard in Minneapolis

I’m With You On This One » Overheard in Minneapolis

This was my first contribution to www.overheardinminneapolis.com. If you haven't been there before, you really should check it out.

Edit:

It appears the site is down or no longer works.  Here was the post:

I’m With You On This One

Guy with stocking cap pulled down almost to his eyes: I had to do it.  Eyebrows grow back, $300 bets don’t.

St. Paul, Bethel University Dining Hall
Overheard by Of course you had to.