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Overheard In Chicago: Why Pitchfork Reminds Us Of Our First Kiss

By Emma G. Gallegos in Arts & Entertainment on Jul 23, 2015 9:20PM

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(Photo by M. Jeremy Goldman via the Chicagoist Featured Photos pool on Flickr)
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.)