A Nightmare I Thought Had Ended in the Mid-90's

Mother: Hey, you could get a job at Build-A-Bear.
Exasperated daughter: No I couldn't, they have to wear khaki pants and denim shirts.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/324349984/its-practically-oppression.html

Overheard by: what?s wrong with that?

Posted on November 12, 2022
Clothes, Family, Jobs & Careers, Moms, Overheard in Minneapolis, Parenting

Then Ask Him How Much He'll Pay to Adopt You

Harried mom to adorable eight-year-old girl: You just ask a policeman. Next time you see a policeman you ask him, “Is it illegal for me to sleep in my mommy's car?”

Toronto
Canadia

Posted on November 10, 2022
Advice, Canadia, Crimes, Default, Moms, Questions

Fisher-Price Introduces the Backyardigans Butt Plug

Mom gripping three kids by their collars with one hand while pointing with each word at each kid with her other hand: I. Don’t. Want. To. Hear. Another. Word. About. Sticking. Something. Up. Your. Asses!

Toy aisle, Wal-Mart
Columbia, Missouri

Overheard by: keller-wish i’d gotten there fifteen seconds earlier

Posted on November 6, 2022
Backdoor, Missouri, Moms, Parenting, Stores

But I Thought I Was Your Main Squeeze?

20-something daughter: Mom, can you hand me the scissors?
Mom: Not right now, I'm doing Kegels.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/390186840/thats-not-safe.html

Overheard by: tara

Posted on November 5, 2022
Default, Girls, Kids, Moms, Offers and requests, Overheard in Minneapolis, Questions, Time Management

We Better Just Get Off the Train, Mom

Tourist lady, as train approaches the end of the line: So how are they going to turn this train around?
Daughter: They don't have to. It can go in either direction.
Tourist lady: Well, are they at least going to turn the seats around?

Subway
Washington, DC

Posted on November 5, 2022
Default, Girls, Kids, Moms, Public transportation, Questions, Technology, Tourists, Train, Washington, DC, Women

When the Line Is Really Long

Little girl pointing to handicapped sink: Mommy, do you know what that’s for?
Mom: It’s a sink for people in wheelchairs, honey.
Little girl: No! It’s where boys pee!

Bathroom, JCPenney’s
Forest Park, Georgia

Overheard by: Kelly

Posted on October 28, 2022
Georgia, Kids, Moms, Pee

He’s Gonna Be a Heartbreaker

Mom: No, Joshua, put it down.
Five-year-old boy: No!
Mom: Put it down this instant, or you are going to be in big trouble, mister.
Five-year-old boy: No!
Mom: Drop it!
Five-year-old boy: Dammit, Kathy, I’m tired of your crap!

Target
Walnut Creek, California

Posted on October 17, 2022
California, Glad the condom broke, Gripes, Moms

The Kids Flock to Her Slumber Parties for Her Mom's Brownies

Chick on cell: Yeah, mom, listen: I'm trying to buy some weed. Yeah, I'll call you back if I get any. Okay, love you too. Bye.

Downtown Crossing
Boston, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Adrienne

Posted on October 8, 2022
Chicks, Drugs, Family ties, Massachusetts, Moms, On the phone, Weirdness

I Don't Like Feeling Exotic

Little girl to mother: I always get weirded out when we come to Asian markets.
Mom: Why is that?
Little girl: Because there are so many Asian people in one place!
Mom: Why is that weird?

Uwajimaya
Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: Koley

Posted on September 23, 2022
Kids, Moms, Questions, Race, Shopping, Washington, Weirdness

…Okay, Now You're Just Doing It on Purpose

Mother in bathroom stall with four-year-old son: No, no, you're peeing on mommy. Aim lower! Aim lower!

Chili's
Augusta, Georgia

Posted on September 11, 2022
Bars & Clubs, Georgia, Moms, Offers and requests, Parenting, Pee

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