Questions

Six-year-old to mother: A big wave just came and knocked me down and carried me away and some lady helped me up.
Mother: Why didn't your father help you up?
Six-year-old, in sneering voice: Cuz he was too busy going “hahahahaha!”

–Bethany Beach, Delaware

Overheard by: just the Aunt

Little girl: Who would kick someone else’s kid?!

–The Grotto, Tobermory, Ontario, Canadia

Overheard by: Lorraine

Woman #1: How are you, Sam? I haven't seen you forever.
Woman #2: We need to catch up more often. How are you?
Woman #1: Don't even ask. Only a couple of weeks ago I realized I had crabs, and just yesterday I found out my daughter has herpes. (sighs)
Woman #2: The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. At least you're getting some action.

–Melbourne, Australia

Overheard by: Marissa

Girl: Stop being so hostile.
Boy: I'm not, I'm just angry and annoyed. What does “hostile” mean?

–South Beach, Miami, Florida

Overheard by: HH

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

Guy wearing “World’s Best Dad” shirt: Hey, honey, where’s Sadie?
Wife: You’re holding Sadie!

–Wakulla Springs, Florida

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

–Sarasota, Florida

Overheard by: wondering why she bothered to ask

Drunk boy: Anemic? Isn't that when you eat too much white bread?

–Poolside, Perth, Australia

Annoyed dad to crying baby: Do you want to be buried alive or what?!

–Honeymoon Island, Florida

Overheard by: Christa

Girl #1: Seriously, what are we going to do?
Girl #2: Take over the world?

–Boynton Beach, Florida