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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from people with aspirations beyond Kardashianism, a sugary kryptonite, and those that are roughin' it out.Overheard Of The Week
"We're like vagabonds, vagabonds with Louis Vuittons."
via Bl L in Marina del Rey
Chocolate Brings Out The Basic In All Of Us
"Are you telling me you DON'T go basic for chocolate cake?"
via @Sunbun
I Have Loftier Standards Than That, Man
"Like I wanna be hot and cool and stuff, but I'm like not tryna be Kylie Jenner."
via @tessaduh
Million Dollar Idea
"So you Tinder then Uber it so it comes delivered!"
via @Wicked_Phoenix
Math Checks Outs
"i have a cousin one eye is hazel one eye is brown one eye is blue."
via @whateverzoe
I *Told* You
"I told you they don't allow sideboob on The CW."
"I'm still broken up about it."
via @tinybadass
Are They Available For Parties?
"That's the guy I rented the midget from."
via @mplacko
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.: Let's Namaste It Out
Overheard In L.A.: Don't Keep Me Hangin' Bro
Overheard In L.A.: French Fries Are Vegan (Usually)
Overheard In L.A.: You're Not In Portland Anymore
Overheard In L.A.: People Out There In Our Nation Don't Have Maps
Overheard in L.A.: We're Trying To Floss Every Day And It Sucks
Overheard in L.A.: The "Can I Have A Cuter Cupcake" Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Geographically Restricted By Traffic Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We All Know That Babies Taste The Best
Overheard In L.A.: FYF Fest Lines Of Death Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We're Back!
Overheard In L.A.: The Comic-Con Edition
Overheard In L.A.: The Food Fest Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Photogenic Toast Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Sweatin' It Off Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Extreme Dietary Restritions
Overheard In L.A.: We're Still Getting Lost
Overheard In L.A.: Vegetable Overconsumption Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Things We Said When It Was Hot
Overheard In L.A.: Adam Levine On A Horse Edition
And more!
