27th
October
2008
A Truly Effective Way To Say No
Boy: So I said, “No, I’m not gonna do that! I wanna go to science camp!” *unintelligible* So, then she threw down her skirt and ran away.
Ridgedale, Applebee’s
tags: dining , minnetonka , ridgedale |
6th
September
2008
Social Grace
Older lady: You might know my sister Laura?
Checkout lady: OH MY GOSH! I love your sister! She’s great.
Older lady: Yep, that’s her.
Checkout lady: You guys are sisters? You look nothing alike!
Older lady: (laughs) We’re sisters.
Checkout lady: Really? You really don’t look alike; different dads maybe?
(awkward silence)
Minnetonka, Ridgedale Macy’s
Overheard by yikes.
tags: minnetonka , ridgedale , shopping |
23rd
July
2008
You Need Water For That, Too
Daughter: Let’s buy water!
Mom: Who needs water when you have Crystal Light!
Target, Ridgedale
Overheard by wow.
tags: minnetonka , moms , ridgedale , target |
20th
July
2008
Because They So Obviously Require Less Maintenance
Girl in personal products aisle (to no one in particular): I’m so glad I don’t have a penis.
Ridgedale Target
Overheard by well i think they’re great!
tags: minnetonka , ridgedale , target |
6th
July
2008
Chase It!
20 yr old in bathroom stall: Hey! There’s a rainbow in the toilet!
Ridgedale Target Bathroom
Overheard by Was there a pot of gold too?
tags: minnetonka , restrooms , ridgedale , target |
1st
July
2008
It’s Practically Oppression
Mother (to daughter): 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.
Ridgedale Mall
Overheard by what’s wrong with that?
tags: minnetonka , moms , ridgedale |
11th
March
2007
How Do You Know You Feed Your Kid Too Much Fast Food?
Small child in stroller, being pushed toward Taco Bell: EEEEEEEE! I see my HOOOOOME!

ridgedale center mall
Overheard by snickering retail slave.
tags: dining , minnetonka , ridgedale |
22nd
July
2006
And They Say Chivalry Is Dead.
Guy on his cell phone: I put a broom and a mirror in front of her. She said, “What’s this for?” I told her to either get to work or watch herself starve to death.

Ridgedale
Overheard by Alexis.
tags: minnetonka , on the street , ridgedale |