You're Too Kind, Madame

Little girl, in Arabic, as she sits in the train: Smells like cotton candy!
Mother, in French: Yeah, you're right, it smells like cotton candy. (to grandmother) Don't you think it smells like cotton candy?
Young black woman, sitting in the next row, smiling: It's me. It's my perfume.
Mother: Really?! What is it?
Young black woman: Vanilla and cotton candy.
Mother: Really? My girl told me it smells like the amusement park. At first I thought it was the cleaning product they used to wash the train floor. (pause) It smells really good.

C Train
Paris
France

Overheard by: BBM Tm

Posted on August 15, 2010
Black people, Candy, Cleanliness, Compare and contrast, Family, France, Kids, Moms, Sensory experiences, Strangers, Train

Don't You Mean “Fabulous”?

Five-year-old boy to mom: Does it feel weird to have a vagina?
Mom: Well, I've had one my whole life, so it feels normal to me.
Five-year-old boy: I wish I knew what it felt like to have one!
Mom: I'm pretty sure you'll be a member of the LGBT community anyway, so maybe you'll find out.
Five-year-old boy: What's LGBT?
Mom: You'll find out soon enough, honey.
Five-year-old boy: That sounds really cool!

Roseville, California

Overheard by: Nature vs Nurture

Posted on August 5, 2010
California, Feelings, Gender issues, Kids, Moms, Parenting, Questions, Sexuality, Vagina, Weirdness, Wishes

The Show Could've Used More Salt

Mother to child: Mary*, what was your favorite part of the show?
Child, eating pretzel: This pretzel!
Mother's friend: Of course it is.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Overheard by: Bruce Banner

Posted on August 5, 2010
Food, Kids, Moms, Pennsylvania, Questions

The Male Equivalent Of the Old Menstrual Cramps Excuse

Mother: Take off your backpack and put it on your lap.
Five-year-old boy: No.
Mother: Put your backpack on your lap.
Five-year-old boy: No! It will hurt my balls.

Streetcar
Toronto
Canadia

Posted on July 26, 2010
Balls, Canadia, Kids, Moms, Offers and requests, Parenting

Tonight on Untrue Blood…

Mother to eight-year-old: Tommy*, get in the picture with your aunt Linda!*
Tommy*: You're hungover!
Mother: Just get in and smile.
Tommy*, indignant: She's not related to me! In what way, shape or form does she share my blood?!

Havre de Grace, Maryland

Posted on July 23, 2010
Drinking & drunks, Family ties, Kids, Maryland, Moms

Oooh, Blood!

Mother: Hey kids, look at that woman. She's puking!
Kid: Mom, it's rude to point!
Mother: Move, she'll puke on you too!

Magic Kingdom
Orlando, Florida

Overheard by: lolcopter

Posted on July 16, 2010
Etiquette, Florida, Health & Hygiene, Kids, Moms, Parenting

Good Job, Guys

Dad: Okay kids, here's a penny for each of you! Throw it in the fountain and make a wish! Mark*, what did you wish for?
Mark*: A cupcake!
Dad: Okay! Joe*, what did you wish for?
Joe*: A garbage can!

Zoo
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Posted on July 11, 2010
Dads, Family, Kids, Moms, Money, Parenting, Pennsylvania, Weirdness, Wishes

Obesity: Explained.

Little boy, pointing to a box of cereal: What's this?
Mom: Cocoa Krispies. It's chocolate-flavored Rice Krispies.
Little boy: Oh my god!

Stop & Shop
Mamaroneck, New York

Overheard by: Diana

Posted on July 6, 2010
Food, Kids, Moms, New York, Parenting, Sensory experiences, Stores

Your Editors Can Only Hope That Means Something Different in England

Mother: So where are we going now?
Young son: Poon! Wooo!

Newcastle
England

Overheard by: Cate

Posted on June 23, 2010
England, Family, Moms, Questions, Vagina

I Hear Target Has Moms at Bargain Prices

Little girl, trying to find her mom: Mommy! Mom! Mom!
(she finds her)
Little girl: Hey, mom!
Mom, totally deadpan: I'm not your mom, you should go find your real mom.
Little girl: Mom…?
Mom: I am not your mom. It's time you go find your real mom.
Little girl: But… Mom…
Mom: Fine, what?!

Bellingham, Washington

Overheard by: Rachel

Posted on June 18, 2010
Family ties, Kids, Moms, Parenting, Washington, Weirdness