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Then We’ll Buy Another Balloon and Pop That

Mother to crying girl: You stop that or I’ll pop your balloon.
Father: Yeah, we’ll pop your balloon.

–1 train, 116th St

Overheard by: EK

  • Posted on May 18, 2007
  • Dads, Moms, On the Subway, Threats
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