That Darned Spidey Sense Can Be *So* Annoying

Overheard: at a Baltimore playground

By: Jennifer Mendelsohn

Boy of four or five, deadly earnest, to two other kids:

"So, my spidey sense was tingling..."

That's OK. Just Digg It, Then

Overheard: by Claudine Jalajas

Max, 7, (laughing hard): "Oh my God, Annabelle. That was so funny. You should put that on your blog."

Annabelle, 4: "Wha...t?"

Max: "Yeah, I don't really know what that means either."

Yes, Johnny. You'll Also Want to Avoid Putting Sticks in His Eyes

Overheard: at the pool

By: Jennifer Mendelsohn

Distracted father on Blackberry: "Are you pouring water on his head? Well, you want to avoid that, because it makes him scream."

Well, Yes, Generally, That's Where These Things Happen

Overheard: at a Harrisburg, PA cafe

By: Amy Argetsinger

"My brother took his family on frickin' African safari -- IN AFRICA!"

Thanks For Sharing

Overheard: on a NJ Transit Train at 1:11 a.m.

By: Bruce Fretts

Drunk woman: "My hands are always clean. I wash them every time I wipe!"

Also (to her even drunker friend): "We're almost home. We'll be landing in 10 minutes."

Writes Bruce:
Need I add she had a tramp stamp?

I thought not.

They Really Do Say The Darndest Things...

Overheard: in Monterey, Mexico

Daniella, eight, with authority: "I'll handle this."
Douglas, eight: "Don't be a fool."

Why Does This Sound Vaguely Like a Pickup Line?

Overheard: at a party in Charlottesville, Virginia

By: Amy Argetsinger

Four-year-old girl eating a fruit kabob:

"As soon as I finish this strawberry, I'll show you what this dress can do."