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Overheard In L.A.: It Can't Rain Today, I'm Wearing Uggs!
I just wanted 2 wear my Uggs :( (Photo by Evgeny Atamanenko via Shutterstock)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features Uggs, ramen, and murder.Overheard of the Week
"Oh no! It can't rain today!! I'm wearing Uggs!!"
via @WeRecycleMovies
Would you kill for an EP cred?
Guy 1: "Since her dad died she's getting an executive producer credit."
Guy 2: "Ugh, she is so lucky!"
Overheard at Urth Cafe WeHo, via Lia P.
Maybe that's what this lady did.
"I always forget that she killed someone because she's so talented."
via @jeffreymann
Good to #eatclean whenever possible.
"I'm carb free except for Vodka, thats a potato base."
via @Raearynk
I beg to differ
"I wanted to go get ramen with her because there's nothing sexual about ramen."
Very incorrect statement via @AshleeJohansen
"Pain is weakness, and muscle tissue, leaving the body."
"You want to do physical damage to your body every time you come to the gym."
via @NickittaM
"Ya fired!" - Conan O'Brien as Donald Drumpf
"I love my job because I get to fire amazingly talented people."
via @scottinapac
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I do love a nice Spider Wine.
"I'm getting notes of... spider."
Overheard while wine tasting, via @JustinCaffier
So much to unpack.
"I talk about this show with my therapist."
On 'The Bachelor,' via @tbrick2
Did you ask them what they think about Bachelor Ben???
"That was the best thing about having two therapists, they both challenged each other."
via @JohnstonTwins
Our Overheard in L.A. feature relies on you to send us the strange conversations you overhear in this city. Send them our way at tips@laist.com. (In the e-mail, put "overheard" in the subject and tell us who said it, where they said it and any amusing context.)
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
Overheard In L.A.: Run, Don't Walk, To See 'Dirty Grandpa'
Overheard In L.A.: Can You Vape In Malls?
Overheard In L.A.: Forget It, Jake. It's Hollywood.
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