Perhaps someone injured or in pain.

They could have perceived a "sad situation" and responded accordingly.

I kind of think they were reacting to their parents reaction.

That makes more sense.

But a Target? Where can one shop now? I left Dollar Store when they passed out condom coupons and instituted a porn aisle.

Preferably in the South...

to the deep inner voice of a compulsive shopper gorging on the experience of purchasing crap at Target.