Stores

Young suit to crying baby he's holding at arm's length: You were a terrible investment.
Young woman: Stop saying that!
Young suit: If he doesn't stop crying, I'm literally going to give him to the next person who is willing.
Young woman, taking the baby: He should be crying. You're an idiot!
Young suit: The sale has now become two for one.

Toys R Us
Bear, Delaware

Mom: No! We do not throw balls at people! Do not ever let me catch you throwing a ball!

Toy Store
Houston, Texas

Overheard by: huh?

Man on cell in grocery store: As long as you don't call me “flipper,” that's okay.

Gresham, Oregon

Mother to four-year-old daughter: You're forgetting mummy is mummy and not daddy. Daddy is the one who cares.

Target
Australia

Little boy: My legs are melting! My legs are melting!

Target
White Plains, New York

Guy to crowd of housemates: See, this is the kind of toilet we want–it's rated to be able to flush one kilo of material at a time.
Girl: How many kilos does a newborn weigh?

Home Depot
Oakland, California

Overheard by: Alchemist George

Tall girlfriend: Where did Batman go to college?
Tall boyfriend: That may be the best question ever asked.

Target
Milford, Connecticut

Older woman: Want to go see the movie Babies tonight at 7:30?
Older man: Mmmmmmmmmmmm…
Older woman: It's too late for it to inspire us!

Coffee Shop
Atlanta, Georgia

Overheard by: Greg

19-year-old girl #1: You know, I just a want a man I can sit naked with, watch Dead Poets Society, and then write a song about it afterwards.
19-year-old girl #2: Edward would totally do that for Bella.
19-year-old girl #3: You should leave Ryan.
19-year-old girl #2: Tell Ryan he can suck your dick.

Coffee Shop
Johannesburg
South Africa

Overheard by: Aeleron

Deli customer: Could I have a kilo of shaved black forest ham, please?
Confused deli worker: How much?
Deli customer: One kilo.
Confused deli worker: I need to know how much you want.
Deli customer, getting frustrated: One kilo of shaved black forest ham.
Confused deli worker: So, 500 grams?
Deli customer, astonished: A kilo is 1000 grams.
Confused deli worker: Um… How much do you want?
Deli customer, annoyed: One kilo.
Confused deli worker: I don't know how much you want.
Deli customer, more annoyed: One kilo. 1000 grams.
Confused deli worker, after thinking for a minute: So, two 500 gram packages?
Deli customer, astonished: Sure.
Deli customer's partner: Are you serious?

Edmonton
Canadia

Overheard by: Math is hard