23rd
July
2008
Where Do Kids Get This Stuff?
Kid #1: Ole! Ole!
Kid #2: What does that mean?
Kid #1: You know like, ‘vamonos?’ That means ‘hurry up’ in Spanish. Ole is the way you say it in French.
Kid #2: Ohhhh… Ole! Ole!
Lake Harriet
Overheard by Lost in translation.
tags: kids , lake harriet , minneapolis |
21st
July
2008
Now Can We Just Stop Handing Out Prescriptions To Kids?
Elementary school girl to sister: Have you ever sat on really hot bleachers? If so, try my new Anus Sack! Just add ice to the pouch and sit for instant cooling! I also attached some silverware, some scissors, some glue, some oats, some floss, some tapioca pudding, a pack of flashcards, a pencil, and some Children’s Motrin. You know… just in case.
Minnetonka Mills Dunn Bros.
Overheard by i’d buy that.
tags: dunn brothers , kids , minnetonka , wtf |
20th
July
2008
Yes, The Parents Are Embarrassing
Mother talking to Stylist: Yes, it was just so gnarly.
Mortified Daughter: Mom! Don’t EVER use that word again. PLEASE!
Mother, confused: What?? Gnarly?
Even more Mortified Daughter: YES!! Please! Just don’t say it EVER again, okay?
(Mother shrugs shoulders)
Stylist: Don’t be mean to your mother!
Uptown Salon SaBel
Overheard by Snicker.
tags: kids , moms , salons , uptown |
20th
July
2008
Wait Until You Start Wearing Heels
5 year old girl walking with her sister: I do not like flip-flops. They give me bumps in between my toes and they make me trip a lot.
Southdale Mall parking lot, Edina MN
Overheard by she’s kind of got a point.
tags: kids , southdale |
18th
July
2008
We Never Heard From Him Again
Little kid in bathroom stall, to his mom: Mommy, is it the button on the side here to flush?
Mother, in stall next to him: Yes, honey.
Little kid: (long pause) But I’m scared.
Mother, reassuringly: It’s a brand new toilet honey, you don’t need to be scared.
New Walmart, Austin MN
Overheard by …but you should be scared of the old toilets.
tags: austin , kids , moms , restrooms , walmart |
16th
July
2008
OH BURN
4-year-old girl eating yogurt: Wow, it’s really quiet in here.
Dad: That’s because you’re eating.
Starbucks
Overheard by muzzle your children please.
tags: dads , kids , starbucks |
14th
July
2008
Chunky Just Can’t Catch A Break
Mother: Stop calling him that, it’s not a very nice name!
4-year old boy: What’s not a very nice name?
Mother: Chunky.
4-year old boy: But his name is Chunky.
Mother: No it’s not, it’s Thomas.
Isles Bun & Coffee, Uptown
Overheard by thankfully, not Thomas’ mother.
tags: coffee shops , kids , moms , uptown |
11th
July
2008
Yesterday?
Young adolescent boy #1: Hey, remember the days when we didn’t wanna get with girls and thought they had cooties?
Young adolescent boy #2: Yeah. I mean, I never thought that myself but a lot of people our age did.
Much younger boy, probably about 9: Yeah, I totally remember those days.
Hiawatha Park, Minneapolis
Overheard by those were the days.
tags: kids , minneapolis , parks , teens |
10th
July
2008
And Don’t You Forget It!
4 year old girl to Daddy (pointing to image of Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi): Look Daddy, it’s C-3PO!
Daddy (scoffing meanly, annoyed): That is *not* C-3PO, that is Obi-Wan Kenobi!
AMC Theater - Eden Prairie
Overheard by Daughter deserves an A for effort, ya douche-bag.
tags: dads , eden prairie , kids , theaters |
10th
July
2008
Being A Kid Isn’t Like It Used To Be
8 year old #1: Hey, come play on my team!
8 year old #2: Not until you pay me my money, bitch.
Elliot Park Basketball court
Overheard by Future businessmen.
tags: kids , minneapolis , sports |
9th
July
2008
Just Preparing Him For Life
Elementary aged boy: I love the Wild and hockey is my favorite sport!!!!!
Little brother: Ok, but you are really bad at it.
the Freedom station in Mahtomedi
Overheard by HEY-OH!
tags: gas station , kids , mahtomedi |
8th
July
2008
Ask That Man?
Museum Employee: Any Questions?
5-year-old boy: Why is there a man dangerously hanging on that cord?
Mill City Museum
Overheard by Too old and jaded to be concerned.
tags: kids , mill city museum , wtf |
7th
July
2008
Giving Up So Early
7yr old boy: When are we going to go? I wanna go, when are we going to go? How long until we go?
Weary nanny, sighing: I don’t know. Stop worrying about it. Let’s just live in the moment.
7yr old boy: But I don’t want to live in the moment. I’m tired of living in the moment.
MIA
Overheard by You and me both, kid.
tags: kids , MIA , minneapolis |
6th
July
2008
My Mind Is Blown
Kid (as fireworks started, ON JULY 4TH): Wow, kind of reminds me of July 4th. Like deja vu. Weird.
Eagan fireworks
Overheard by What day is it again?
tags: eagan , july 4th , kids |
3rd
July
2008
You Should Listen To Him
Melodramatic Teenage Girl (to Mom): FINE! Is THAT what you want!? I’ll just go to my room and CUT myself.
7yr Old Little Brother: Use extra soap so you don’t get a infection.
Target, Shampoo Aisle
Overheard by That’s The Spirit!
tags: kids , target |
2nd
July
2008
That’s A Hard Lesson Learned
Screaming 8-year old girl: I wanna go on another ride!!
Her Mother (wearily): Come on, I just want to get out of this place.
Nickelodeon Park at the MOA
Overheard by Please take me with you.
tags: kids , MOA , moms |
29th
June
2008
That’s Not How It Works
Little Boy #1: How much do you weigh?
Little Boy #2: I weigh 60!
Little Boy #1: I weigh less than you, I weigh 70!
Where: MSP Airport
Overheard by: glad to see No Child Left Behind is working effectively…
tags: kids , msp |
27th
June
2008
Have We Learned Nothing From The Beatles?
Little blonde pre-school girl: I’m stronger than Jesus!
River Hills Church in Burnsville
Overheard by Tomorrow’s lesson is on blasphemy.
tags: burnsville , church , kids |
24th
June
2008
All I Need To Know I Learned From Disney
Little girl, referring to Sikh man in front of her wearing a turban and traditional clothing: What kind of man is that mommy?
Mom: I think he is Middle Eastern.
Little girl: Is he is like Aladdin?
Mom: (a quiet) Shhh.
waiting in line at SA in Minneapolis
Overheard by Wishing for more wishes.
tags: gas station , kids , minneapolis , moms |
23rd
June
2008
That Method Is 84% Accurate
Little boy looking at the gorillas: You can tell that one’s the dad, because he looks angry.
Como Zoo
Overheard by RSP.
tags: como zoo , kids , st paul |