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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)
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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
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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
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
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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
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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