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Overheard In L.A.: Let's Live Our Utopian Fantasies At The Container Store
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. takes us to Burning Man, Albertson's, and The Container Store.Overheard of the Week
Woman: Also, I heard you got your chakras aligned!
Man: I DID.
Overheard at the Los Feliz Albertson's, via Simone T.
How dare she
"She didn't know the difference between salami and chorizo!"
via @AnnaWillTweet
How can you tell through those sand goggles
"The art at Burning Man makes The Louvre look like shit."
via @imaliwaller
Pumpkin Spice Poke-master
"Dude, wearing 'Pumpkin Spice' scented cologne is like using the lure module, but in real life."
via @heyLookitsElias
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"Any good?"
Person 1: "Oh, what book are you reading?"
Person 2: "Mine."
Overheard at a coffee shop, via @DeniRicardo
Live your truth.
"Locking myself out of my apartment in my underpants is my Burning Man."
Overheard at a coffee shop, via @partyfavormusic
Wellness, for dogs
"I don't want my dog to eat gluten."
via @BeckyLew_
As a good bro should
"I will elevate you just enough to bring you down, bro."
via @sarahjeanious
Vegan-rage
"She wants to speak to the manager. She has an issue with the Veganaise."
Overheard at a fancy grocery store, via @AlecMapa
The happiest place on earth
"Alright, Container Store?"
"Hell yeah."
via @charliemcdowell
"Coat?"
"Their house has this thing called a mud room. It's a whole room just for taking off your coat in winter!"
via @emmarolyat
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Previously:
Overheard In L.A.: My Psychic Hasn't Been Getting Back To Me Either!
Overheard In L.A.: The Warlock She's Working With Is Very Powerful
Overheard In L.A.: The Grove, Baby. The Grove!
Overheard In L.A.: My Mom Took Me To Raves Before I Was Born
Overheard In L.A.: The Pokémon Have Taken Over
Overheard In L.A.: Free The Crystals From The Yoke Of Capitalism
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