Overheard on Galactica

[ninety6tears.livejournal.com]

If you have never heard of the humor blog Overheard In New York, you have probably been missing out on some hilarity. It's pretty much what it sounds like: People send in snippets of other people's exchanges they happen to hear in NYC, and the result is a hell of a lot of random, at times senseless out-of-context dialogue.

Now, everyone has moments where they realize, "That would have been really weird and made absolutely no sense if somebody overheard that." And what with the post-apocalyptic claustrophobia of the fleet, I'm sure that moments like these happen on Galactica all the time. So for today I want you to invent some. You may like to browse the NYC blog to get an idea of the format, but here are some I came up with to get us started:


Captain entering briefing room: How's the training going?
Pilot: I'm about to shove this new nugget up your-
Captain: You know, I think I'll just come back when you're in a better mood.
Pilot: Good plan.

--Overheard by Hot Dog


Dismayed Raptor pilot: I mean, I always did think you had a secret little kink for...
Viper pilot: What? Mad scientists?
Raptor pilot: Politicians.
Viper pilot: He'd only been the vice president for like an hour, though.
Raptor pilot: ...Fast work.

--Lockers


Stall #2: Is it bigger than a stick of butter?
Stall #1: Why are you always trying to get me to play '20 questions' while we're in the shower?
Stall #4: Who's that on the end?
Stall #3: Starbuck's tryin' to ask if Apollo's tool is bigger than a stick of butter.
Stall #4: Oh.
Stall #1: I haven't even thought of what it is yet.
Stall #3: Your dick?
Stall #1: What?!
Stall #2: ...So how big is it?
Stall #1: I don't believe that's a yes-or-no question, Lieutenant.

--Showers

Overheard by: Still can't find the guest restrooms

Comments

[elzed.livejournal.com]

Great idea and I love the exchange in the showers!

Alas, am at work and have no time. perhaps later?

[rachelindeed.livejournal.com]

(Overheard in the Chief's empty office during the episode Epiphanies):

Pilot: ...not talk about this?
Uberpilot: Racetrack said if it hadn't been for you the Raptor would've been toast. She said you pulled off before anyone else even figured out what was going on.
Pilot: So?
Uberpilot: So, does this mean we're officially over the death-wish phase? 'Cause that would be cool. I had another pep talk all prepared, but if you're over it I'm not gonna bother.
Pilot: I don't have a death wish. I just want to be left alone for a bit, okay?
Uberpilot: Sorry, I've decided to stick with you night and day, just to be safe. That was part of the pep talk. This little Raptor episode proves at least that you're not the kind of guy to drift into an explosion as long as there are other people in the ship with you. So I'm calling shotgun on the wild ride that is your life. Get used to it.
Pilot: On second thought, I think I do want to die.

[rachelindeed.livejournal.com]

(Two drunk guys in Joe's Bar after Starbuck's funeral)

Drunk 1: But you knew, right? From, like, the first minute?
Drunk 2: Yeah. I knew.
Drunk 1: Me, too. So why didn't you make your move, man? That's what I never got about you. You had so much time at first. With her, I never waited for anything.
Drunk 2: She was dating my brother.
Drunk 1: What?
Drunk 2: She was dating my brother when we met.
Drunk 1: Okay. But what about after they broke up?
Drunk 2: They didn't break up. They got engaged.
Drunk 1: Wait a minute. Are we talking about Zak?
Drunk 2: She told you about that, huh?
Drunk 1: Zak was your brother!?
Drunk 2: But left out some minor details. Typical.
Drunk 1: Wow. That's messed up.
Drunk 2: I'll drink to that.

[kdbleu.livejournal.com]

Love this!

[thrace-adama.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, what an awesome topic! So much potential there.

[thrace-adama.livejournal.com]

Bunkmate 1: Look, it's my arrow and I'll do what I want with it.
Bunkmate 2: Whatever you say, lieutenant.
Bunkmate 1: That's more like it. Sir.

[elzed.livejournal.com]

Oh!

*flails*

love it!!!

[scifishipper.livejournal.com]

Awww. That makes me so sad.... :(

Nicely done, Rachel.

[scifishipper.livejournal.com]

HA! Perfect! It is her arrow after all. LOL!

[antismiles.livejournal.com]

I feel like Baltar would be REALLY appropriate here. *schemes*

[thrace-adama.livejournal.com]

YES!!!

[thrace-adama.livejournal.com]

I never thought much about what Sam would know, but I have to say I kinda like the idea that Kara would keep Lee out of it. Her relationship with him was pretty private (dances aside) and to me that shows how important it was to her. Anyway, great idea, Rachel!

[thrace-adama.livejournal.com]

Loved that last line. Pilot banter ftw!

[thrace-adama.livejournal.com]

Right?! Someone had to bring the arrow to this party. :)

[thrace-adama.livejournal.com]

Blonde pilot: I am NOT eating that.
Uptight pilot: Oh, yes, you are. For the--
Blonde: Lima bean?
Uptight: Exactly.
Blonde: Fine. But you will pay for this.
Uptight: Don't I know it. Just eat your vegetables already.

--the mess

Overheard by the last busser in the universe

[ninety6tears.livejournal.com]

The last line is perfect :D

[ninety6tears.livejournal.com]

Haha, the arrow double entendres never get old XD

[ninety6tears.livejournal.com]

LOL I know, I was thinking that, but I couldn't come up with anything very pilots-related...

[callmeonetrack.livejournal.com]

HEE HEE!

[scifishipper.livejournal.com]

How is it that I'm turned on by even the most mundane of pilot discussions. LOL!

[kdbleu.livejournal.com]

This is just so adorable. *grins*

[apollosspear.livejournal.com]

Male Pilot: Can you throw me a towel.
Female Pilot: (giggle) Sure! Catch!
Male Pilot: Oof. Thanks. Ugh what is with this? Did Galactica have the worst laundry system in the twelve colonies? Every towels since I have been here has shrunk! This is ridiculous!
Female Pilot: (giggles) Oh, I don't know, looks just fine to me.

Bunk Room

Overheard by D'anna Biers and film crew.

[ninety6tears.livejournal.com]

Heheh. LOOKS JUST FINE TO ME TOO, KARA <3