A Farewell to Wednesday One-Liners

Teenage boy, explaining why he joined the Air Force: We've been around since World War II. We fought against the Germans and sank several submarines. We also killed a whale, but that's not the point.

–Bard High School, Queens

Overheard by: Sunny

20-something dude to friend: Ma-fucking-rines! The Marines! Man, I'ma join up, be a Marine, and go all over the world, fuck, and have babies. I'ma get laid and have a baby in every country: Spain, France… even Pakistan!

–50th & 8th

Overheard by: camillia*

Little boy in army fatigues hiding behind fallen tree: Pow! Pow! Look, mommy! It's the Battle of the Bulge!

–St. Mark's

Lady with Russian accent to salesperson in outerwear section: I don't like the style, it's not feminine. It's like for soldiers, or Chinese people.

–Lord & Taylor, 39th St

Overheard by: mira

Off-duty MTA worker to another: Britain? Whatever man, we beat they ass with… muskets and shit!

–6 Train

Posted on December 9, 2009
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Human History, Encapsulated

Young son: Mom, you know I puke when you make me sit in the back of the bus.
Irritated Jewish mother: Just sit down.
Young son: Then… don't come crying to me when I throw up on you!

–M5 Bus

Posted on December 8, 2009
Bus, Crying, Jewish Moms, Kids, On the Bus, Parents, Threats, Vomit

Which Is Totally Multi-Racial

Little girl to mother: Look, mommy! The squirrels are black, like the people are!
Mother: Be quiet! That's rude! (to bystanders) She just learned colors in pre-school.

–Bronx Zoo

Posted on December 6, 2009
Animals & Nature, Colors, Compare/Contrast, Elementary & Middle School, Kids, Moms, Parents, Race

Your Tummy Gets Appointed Republican Ambassador to Mexico

Little girl: Mommy, my tummy hurts!
Mom: That's what happens when you only eat nachos and Shirley Temples.

–74th & Columbus

Posted on December 5, 2009
About Celebrities, Body Parts, Ethnic Food, Health and Hygiene, Kids, Moms, Parents, Upper West Side & Lincoln Center

Are Your Eyes Watering?

Adorable four-year-old girl, singing: Daddy! Youuuuu/ you make me flyyy!
Doting father: Awwwwwww!
Adorable four-year-old girl: I farted.

–6th Ave & 12th St

Overheard by: Jessica

Posted on December 5, 2009
Dads, Farting & Burping, Kids, Parents, The Village

The Perils Of Not Being Exposed to He-Man As a Child

Five-year-old boy #1: Feel my power!
Five-year-old boy #2, nonchalantly: There is no such thing as power. (rolls eyes)
(five-year-old boy #1 walks away dejectedly)

–Hudson & Grove

Overheard by: wgoddessw

Posted on December 5, 2009
Comebacks, Kids, West Village

Why So Many Little Kids Want to Play Hockey

Little boy: Mommy, mommy!
Mom: What?
Little boy: Can I please have this? (holds up Transformers toy)
Mom, laughing: Yeah, the tooth fairy's gonna have to come a lot more for you to afford that.

–Target

Posted on December 4, 2009
Body Parts, Gadgets, Kids, Magic, Moms, Offers and requests, Parents, Store

Wednesday One-Liners Go Directly to My Thighs

Teeny tiny gay guy: I used to be so skinny in high school.

–Staten Island

Teenage girl to another: I mean, why bother to eat anything if you're just gonna shit it all out?

–L Train

Woman carrying baby to friend: Also, I burn an extra 500 calories a day just by breastfeeding!

–5th Ave & 16th St

Overheard by: Tracy

20-something guy, about Sour Patch Kids gummy candy: They're fat-free, so they're good for you!

–4 Train

Six-year-old girl, eating bagel: All of the fat from this is going to go straight to my ass!

–A Train

Overheard by: that's just great

Posted on December 2, 2009
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Stop Fighting This Instant or We Will Turn These Wednesday One-Liners Around and Go Home!

British tourist to misbehaving child: Do you want a smacked bottom now or the other thing when we get home?

–Central Park

Overheard by: birdw0rks

Mom to kid playing on shopping cart: You'd better stop that, or you're going to fall and crack your head, and I'm going to laugh, cuz I told you so.

–Grocery Store

Father to four-year-old son: Watch out, these people are trying to kill us.

–36th St & 5th Ave

Overheard by: benny

Guy to son who is hesitant about seat in theater: If I had been this choosy with your mom, you wouldn't be here!

–Park Slope, Brooklyn

Mother to daughter: I don't want to hear about your hunger pangs right now. Now turn around and look at the sea lions.

–Central Park Zoo

Overheard by: kathcom

Posted on December 2, 2009
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