Dads

Father to four-year-old: Stop spanking the eggplant!

Portland, Oregon

Overheard by: Kay

Teenage boy to father: I've been talking to a Thai lady on the internet and, I'll bring her to New Zealand for only $50,000!
Father: Is she genuine?
Teenage boy: Genuine Thai lady-boy!

Auckland
New Zealand

Overheard by: Tessa

Dad to daughters: I've stolen more bellybuttons than you can count.

Rochester, New York

Overheard by: Jude

(at the polar bear exhibit)
Father to son holding a rock: Don't throw that rock! If you throw that, it's going to hit the bear, and then he's going to come over here and eat you. Do you want him to come over here and eat you?!

Zoo
Buffalo, New York

Overheard by: Sarah.

Five-year-old: Daddy, I want ice cream.
Father: How does it feel to want something?

Vermont

Two-year-old: Daddy, do I have a penis?
Father: Yes, you do.
Two-year-old: Ha ha! Silly penis.

Chicago, Illinois

Father: Look, there's a potty over there!
Five-year-old daughter: No, I don't wanna go in the porta-potty!
Father: Okay, where are you gonna go then?
Five-year-old daughter: In my pants!
Father: Alright!

SUNY
Purchase, New York