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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.”

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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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