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The English Model

Little girl: Mommy, where do people go when they’re bad?
Mother: Australia, sweetie, with all the snakes.

–Central Park

Overheard by: Girl from Australia

  • Posted on December 7, 2006
  • Crime and Punishment, Kids, Moms
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