Overheard In Chicago: Why Pitchfork Reminds Us Of Our First Kiss
By Emma G. Gallegos in Arts & Entertainment on Jul 23, 2015 9:20PM
Today we're bringing you our inaugural edition of Overheard in Chicago, which features bits of overheard conversation from Pitchfork Fest, the bleachers of a Cubs game and a dark corner of Wrigleyville.
Overheard Of The Week
"I've been thrown up on a lot. Like, a loooottt."
At Pitchfork Fest via @FRXXK
A Very Important Pitchfork Tweet
"When you see scrubs from town in the VIP section, you totally feel less important."
At Pitchfork Fest via @JR1Nelson
After The Deluge
"Man, now my beer's too watery to drink."
At Pitchfork Fest via @ChicagoMag
Reminiscing In Real Time
"The first time I kissed a girl this song was playing."
"This album just came out."
"Well, the first my kiss meant something."
At Pitchfork Fest via @caseybrown
Dazed And Confused
"I feel like the older I get the scene stays the same."
At Pitchfork Fest via @imLeor
Pitchfork Fest In One Word
"Aesthetic. That's the only way to describe this place. Aesthetic."
At Pitchfork Fest via @FRXXK
Oh, That Guy
"It's chinchilla. Made by the same guy that does Brad Paisley's."
At Pitchfork Fest via @JR1Nelson
Just Putting It Out There
"I never SEEN so many white people."
At Pitchfork Fest via @tweexcorex
Just Another Night In Wrigleyville
"Dave Grohl knows who I am."
In Wrigleyville via @mcmarge
Facial Hair
"His mustache was just...so...striking."
In Wicker Park, of course, via @tortelainey
Watch Out
"I'm a Scorpio baby, I don't play games. I git even."
At Dunkin Donuts via @LainieLenertz
Hell Yes
"Jet's Pizza tastes like trans fats, and it's a good thing."
At the office via @BordenKelly
Life On The North Shore
"I ordered this extra hot and it's just kind of warm."
At Starbucks via @melissabethk
Yikes
"It's like Whole Foods, only more expensive."
In the Northern burbs via @winewsman
The Problem With Cubs Games
"Cubs games are all about relaxing."
via @matthaiduk
It's Only July
"I'm feeling good about the Cubs!"
via @erinrae7
If You Have To Ask...
"Is it socially acceptable to punch a seagull?"
In the bleachers at Wrigley Field via @ashleyariane
Watch Out: Bro Lingo Is Evolving
"Hey guys do you want to smack some food around after this?"
"Yeah, I could totally smack some food."
At a Cubs game via @meitch_
Awwww
"I really love Chicago, Mom, it's like a happy New York."
via @Edzila
Hear something funny around town? Send us the strange conversations you overhear in this city to tips@chicagoist.com. (In the e-mail, put "overheard" in the subject and tell us who said it, where they said it and any amusing context.)