Moms

Pissed off mom to crying sons: You're goddamned right, we're leaving and we're never coming back!

–Rye Beach, New Hampshire

Overheard by: Robin M. StPierre

Teenage son: Mom, did dad ever kiss me? Like when I was little?
Mom: Your dad kissed you.
Teenage son: Yeah, but did he ever kiss me on the lips?
Mom: I'm not sure what you're asking.

–Cannon Beach, Oregon

Overheard by: Ann

Overweight, trashy lady: It’s not hanging out!
Trashy daughter: Mom, yes it is. You can’t wear that kind of suit.
Trashy lady: We just drove two hours to get here, the weather’s not that great, and I can wear a thong if I want to tan my ass whenever I want!

–Rio del Mar, Aptos, California

Overheard by: Melissa

Mom: Are you ready to go?
Little girl: No!
Mom: Okay, let’s go!

–Sarasota, Florida

Overheard by: wondering why she bothered to ask

Mom to little boy: You do not pee on somebody unless they ask you to!

–Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Overheard by: mad-the-hatter

Three-year-old girl: I love the bitch!
Mother: Did you just say ‘bitch’? You can’t say that! It’s beach.
Three-year-old girl: Bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch!
Mother, exasperated: I can hear you!

–Virginia Beach, Virginia

Overheard by: jess

Tourist lady #1: Do you think the melon is any good? Should I give it to the kids?
Tourist man: Why? What’s wrong with it?
Tourist lady #1: It was on the counter earlier for an hour or so.
Tourist lady #2: Oh, no, I’d ask someone else.
Tourist lady #1, loudly, to others in group: Do you think the melon is any good? I’m not sure I should give it to the kids.
Group members: Why? I don’t know if you should! Do the kids like melon? Was it warm when it was out?
Male stranger in line: Are you retahded?! Just give them the fuckin’ melon!

–Crane Beach, Ipswich, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Buhaj

Guy standing in front of store: I can't believe it! That little girl just said “asshole”! I can't believe it! (gestures at two-year-old inside parked car)
Little girl: Asshole!
Guy: I can't believe it that little girl said “asshole” again!
Mother: Ni-iiice.

–Tampa, Florida

Overheard by: ISPgypsy

Little boy wearing rash guard: Mom, that little boy isn't wearing a shirt.
Mom: Mmm-huh.
Little boy: Why doesn't he have to wear a shirt?
Mom: Because his mom doesn't love him, that's why. He'll get skin cancer and die.

–Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts

Mom to little boy: If you keep digging that damn hole, a Chinese man is going to pop out and make you eat rice.

–Virginia Beach, Virginia

Overheard by: Sheph