<b><a href="http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/020779.html">We Applaud Our Submitter's Use Of the Word "Corpulent"</a></b><br/>
<!-- ID = 126213 -->Corpulent 70-something gentleman, walking up to reception desk of upscale restaurant: I think I should get an awahd for wearing this shoyt today. You know who dis is? Died 50 yeahs ago on this exact day. Da greatest jazz singah of all time: Billie Holiday.<br/>(reception staff stares blankly)<br/>Corpulent 70-something gentleman: You nevah hoyd of her?!<br/><br/>--Nougatine Room<br/><br/>Overheard by: Andrew<br/>via <a href="http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/">Overheard in New York</a>, Oct 27, 2009