Kid in stroller, to dad trying on sport coat: You look like a principal!

–Zara, 5th Ave

Overheard by: Rich Mintz

Seven-year-old girl to doorman: I have diarrhea!

–Cornelia St

Two-year-old girl to woman with Froot Loops: You really shouldn’t buy that cereal. It’s bad for you.

–Duane Reade, UWS

Seven-year-old on cell: Emily, I’ve been trying to call you, like, three times! Are you still mad at me about… [looks around crowded bus and lowers his voice] … you know…?

–Shuttle bus, Flushing

Little girl to mom: It’s not that I want a pretzel — I need a pretzel.

–Grand Central

Overheard by: Meagan

Little boy shaking his hips: Tryin’ make me go to rehab, I said no, no, no! [Later, to woman behind register] Do you have Rugrats Gone Wild?

–Blockbuster, 10th & Wanamaker Pl

Overheard by: Lily and Rebecca