Kids Say the Darndest Things Quotes

Mom, why do we say ‘top of the morning’ but not ‘bottom of the morning’?

Dad, how come superheroes always wear their underwear on the outside?

Teacher, does the tooth fairy use a ladder to climb up to my bed?

Why do we park in a driveway but drive on a parkway?

Mom, if money doesn’t grow on trees, then why do banks have branches?

Dad, if an apple a day keeps the doctor away, shouldn’t we just eat an apple every day and avoid doctors altogether?

Teacher, if cats always land on their feet and toast always lands butter side down, what happens when you strap toast to a cat?

Why do they call it a ‘building’ if it’s already built?

Mom, if you can be anything you want to be, can I be a dinosaur?

Dad, if I swallow a watermelon seed, will a watermelon grow in my belly?

Teacher, why do we have to learn math when there’s a calculator on my phone?

Mom, why is it called a TV ‘show’ if they never give us any free stuff?

Dad, if laughter is the best medicine, can I just watch cartoons all day instead of going to the doctor?

Why do they call it ‘fast food’ when you have to wait forever in the drive-thru?

Teacher, why don’t we learn about real dinosaurs in school? The ones in the museum are just bones!

Mom, if I draw something on the wall, does it become modern art?

Dad, why don’t we have a ‘kids only’ section in the grocery store? It’s so unfair!

Kids Say the Darndest Things Quotes part 2

Why do people say ‘break a leg’ for good luck? Wouldn’t that just make things worse?

Teacher, why do they say ‘bless you’ when you sneeze? Shouldn’t they say ‘excuse you’ instead?

Mom, when I grow up, can I be a superhero or do I have to settle for a regular job like you?

Dad, if I dig a hole to China, will I find buried treasure?

Why is it called ‘fast fashion’ if it falls apart after one wash?

Teacher, if birds can fly, why do they sit on a wire all day?

Mom, can I have a pet dinosaur? I promise I’ll clean up after it!

Dad, if I eat my vegetables, will I turn into a superhero?

Why do we say ‘I slept like a baby’ when babies wake up every few hours?

Teacher, if Earth is round, why don’t people on the bottom fall off?

Mom, if a spider builds a web, does it also know how to use the internet?

Dad, if I eat my crusts, will my hair turn curly like yours?

Why do they call it a ‘mouse’ if it doesn’t squeak and it’s not furry?

Teacher, do fish get thirsty in the ocean?

Mom, if I eat too many carrots, will I start seeing in the dark?

Dad, how do the toys in Toy Story not get tired of playing all day?

Why do they call it a ‘driveway’ when you park on it, but a ‘parkway’ when you drive on it?

Teacher, if a cat always lands on its feet and buttered toast always lands butter side down, what happens if you strap buttered toast to a cat’s back?

Mom, why do people say ‘break a leg’ for good luck? What if I want my legs intact?

Dad, if we can’t see air, does that mean fish can see water?

Why don’t we have a ‘kids only’ section in the grocery store? We should have our own snacks and ice cream!

Teacher, if laughter is the best medicine, can we watch comedy shows instead of going to the doctor?

Mom, if I draw something on the wall, does that make me a famous artist?

Dad, why don’t we have a pet dinosaur? They would make great guard animals!

Why is it called fast food when it takes so long to get my order?

Teacher, why don’t we learn about real dinosaurs in school? I want to see a live one!

Mom, can I be a superhero when I grow up? I want to save the world!

Dad, if I dig a hole to China, can we have Chinese takeout for dinner?

Alfred Sorsazo

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Finding and sharing wisdom that helps you better understand yourself and the world around you. Why quotes? Short phrases contain incredible power - they can inspire, support, give hope, or just make you smile.

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