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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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