During the Des Moines Arts Festival, one man holds the door of the Des Moines Social Club open for another man: Man walking in: “Oh great, is there smoking in here?” Man holding the door, confused: “Uh, no.” Man walking in, annoyed: “What kind of social club is this?” Man holding the door: “It is [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Downtown Des Moines'
At the Des Moines Social Club
July 10th, 2011
Tags: Des Moines · Downtown Des Moines
Sociological Fashion
April 5th, 2009
At a sociology conference in downtown Des Moines. One sociologist says to the other: “I think I’ll change my jeans for the presidential address.” The other says: “No, don’t bother. But change your sweater.” (Submitted by Nate)
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Freudian Slip at the Musical?
October 27th, 2008
A young couple at the Civic Center: To her boyfriend: “I love looking through playboys.” Her boyfriend smiles and waits… She says: “…Playbills.”
Tags: Downtown Des Moines · Eavesdropping
Only at an Iowan Farmers’ Market
June 4th, 2008
A twenty-something girl ordering food at the Des Moines Downtown Farmers’ Market: To her friend: “I think bacon is Iowa’s version of candy.” Turns to vendor: “I’ll take four slices of meat candy, please.”
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