Moms

Young Hispanic mother, on Disney princess dresses: So, sweetie, which one do you like the best?
Three-year-old girl: I like Jasmine's.
Young Hispanic mother: Oh yeah, that one's sexy.
Three-year-old girl: Seeeeeeexy.

–Prospect Park

Overheard by: Marina

Little girl (sad and upset): You guys always go to my favorite restaurants when I’m not there… like Pizzeria Uno.
Mom (annoyed): Just because you’re not there doesn’t mean we can’t do it.

–Mercer & 3rd

Overheard by: Sizzle

Michigan tourist: The first time I came to New York, Shannon and I saw two men pull knives on each other–they had a gang fight in the street!
Michigan tourist's mom: Oh my!
Michigan tourist: It was hysterical. We took pictures.

–Long Island Railroad

Mother to child: Shut up!
Child: Don’t you dare use that language with me! You’re so disrespectful!

–85th & 3rd

Overheard by: Nora

Woman: Where is there an elevator or ramp down to the lower tracks?
Info booth lady: Which track are you trying to get to?
Woman: It doesn’t matter…gate 120.
Info booth lady: We don’t have a gate 120. If you tell me where you’re really going, I’ll tell you how to get there!

–Grand Central

Preggers: My baby’s so low she can help me walk up steps. Mee-mur.

–Park Slope

Overheard by: scott nichols

Mother of 8-year-old: I don't mind that my son is so into zombies, Jesus was a zombie technically. After all, it's a healthy way for him to find our religion.
Mother of 10-year-old: I never thought about it that way. (to son) Joseph, do you like zombies?

–1 Train

Overheard by: sarah-Jaana Nodell

Little girl: …but Mom!
Mom: Say it one more time, motherfucker!

–Pathmark, Cherry Street

Mother: Oh my god! I just saw a bird fly by the window! Isn’t that neat?
Teen: Don’t be ridiculous, Mom. Birds can’t fly that fast. It was probably a bullet.

–LaGuardia

Bratty kid to mother: I hate this! I'd rather we went to the zoo instead.
Unrelated older teenage girl: I'd rather be here than have a llama spit on me at the zoo.

–Museum of Natural History

Overheard by: KJPepper