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Overheard In L.A.: Vintage Third Reich Fashion At The Rose Bowl Flea Market
Enjoying the flea :) (Photo by Kzenon via Shutterstock)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features vintage Nazi fashion, ugly dogs, and the political relevancy of Zootopia.Overheard of the Week
"He said it was worn by a real Nazi!"
Overheard at the Rose Bowl Flea Market, via Denise Q.
Uhh...
"First of all she's not my cousin. Second of all, I'm not even sure we made out."
Overheard wine tasting in Malibu, via Patrick C.
Beauty is in the eye of the dogwalker
"At first I didn't want to walk her dogs because they're like super ugly, you know?"
via @LaurenBrownMD
Nice try Mom
Mom: "That was very relevant with today's political climate."
Kid: "....What?"
Overheard leaving Zootopia via @mqndy
1st World Problems
"I really need to find a pedicure place that accepts American Express."
via @tamaralaurel
RIP old hands
"My hands used to be my favorite part of me."
via @eclairegrimm
Z-List Celebrity
"We met the guy from Fall Out Boy's personal assistant."
via @TheButchBastard
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Previously:
Overheard In L.A.: I'm In Hollywood, Bro!
Overheard In L.A.: Are You The Ted Cruz Of Your Office?
Overheard In L.A.: Vaping Is Healthy Because It's Breathing With Intention
Overheard In L.A.: Don't Be Stupid. Your Body Is A Temple
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Overheard In L.A.: Can You Vape In Malls?
Overheard In L.A.: Forget It, Jake. It's Hollywood.
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