Dakota Fanning, Parker Posey and Carlos Mencia Failed to Light Up the Small Screen

Young daughter to white mother: You fell in love with a Mexican?
White mom: Yes, I did.
Mexican dad: Unfortunately.

El Fenix
Texas

Posted on March 19, 2009
Compare and contrast, Dads, Default, Feelings, Girls, Kids, Mexicans, Moms, Questions, Restaurants, Texas

Probably Not the Best Topic to Assign a Special-Needs Kid

Nervous fourth grader giving oral report: Joan of Arc, the pheasant, was caught in a blender.

Elementary School
Duluth, Minnesota

Overheard by: Nic

Posted on March 19, 2009
Default, History, Kids, Minnesota, School [Elem., Middle, & High], Sex, Students, Words

Like All Parents, We Were Hoping for a Little Lesbian

Seven-year-old-daughter: I'm sorry, daddy, but I love crafts!
Father: I know…can't you find another hobby?
Seven-year-old-daughter: No, daddy, it's going to be just like at camp!
Father: Yeah, your mother and I should have switched you at the hospital.

Michael's
Hamilton, New Jersey

Overheard by: Diana

Posted on March 19, 2009
Dads, Default, Family ties, Feelings, Girls, Guys, Kids, New Jersey, Questions

Ever Feel Like Autistic Kids Are Just Silently Plotting the Revolution?

Counselor: What do you need Legos for?
Nine-year-old boy: To make weaponry!

Center for Autism and Emotional Support
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Posted on March 13, 2009
Compare and contrast, Counselors, Default, Games, Guys, Kids, Pennsylvania, Questions

For the Last Time, Tommy, You're Supposed to Do That to Old Ladies

Little boy hitting trash can: I demand this trash can to give me money!

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Tacoma, Washington

Posted on March 12, 2009
Default, Guys, Kids, Money, Offers and requests, Tourist attractions, Washington

…And Light Green.

Dad: There are some things you can't discuss with girls. Like I would never tell your mom about the really weird-colored shit I had last night.
Preteen son: What color was it?
Dad: See, that's not the kind of question a girl would ask.

Northgate Mall
Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: Didn't want to hear it either

Posted on March 4, 2009
Dads, Default, Family ties, Guys, Kids, Malls, Poop, Questions, Tweens, Washington

Just-Kidding-napping Is Still Illegal

Marathon runner: Do you suppose that if I grab that kid and take off running, that his parents would pay more attention to him? But then again, what do I do? Drop him off and say “just kidding”?

Pearl Street
Boulder, Colorado

Posted on March 3, 2009
Colorado, Default, Family ties, Guys, Kids, Questions

Like All Strippers

Teen #1: And we can decorate it!
Teen #2: With glitter and sparkles?
Teen #1: Gawd, you are like a deprived five-year-old.

Fullerton, California

Overheard by: Does glitter make you younger?

Posted on March 2, 2009
California, Compare and contrast, Default, Fashion, Kids, Questions, Teens

Repent and Be Born Again Of Pepsi and the Spirit

Mom to cashier: And we'll have a water.
Little girl: But I want Pepsi!
Mom: We're getting water Pepsi!
Little girl: Yaaaaay!
Mom, winking at amused cashier: When you have kids of your own, water Pepsi is the greatest invention ever.

Medford, Oregon

Posted on March 1, 2009
Advice, Default, Drinking & drunks, Girls, Kids, Moms, Names, Oregon, Women

Meet New Hampshire's Ski Mom Of the Year

Mother to crying toddler: Shut your mouth and go ski somewhere!

Bear Peak, New Hampshire

Overheard by: Leigh

Posted on February 26, 2009
Default, Kids, Moms, Mouth, New Hampshire, Weirdness, Women