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Overheard In L.A.: Cupcakes Are A Part Of My Juice Cleanse
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from people on a special juice cleanse, being honest about terrorism, and somebody with a friend who has seen the light.Overheard Of The Week
"All I had to eat yesterday was a green juice and Sprinkles."
via Jamie
Can You Recommend A Gluten-Free Dog Bakery, Too?
"Where did you find your dog psychic?"
"Oh, he was recommended by my other dog's acupuncturist."
via @CreativSurvivor
The Great American Love Story
"They met on Tinder and now they're getting a cat together. How great is that?!?"
via @miguelianraya
You'll Have To Be More Specific, Please
"You know that motherfucker with the True Religion jeans and those Sperrys? I hate that guy."
via @luhrsman at Trader Joe's
I Want To Believe
"My friend is super spiritual. She's had four UFO sightings."
via @peter_malek
Brutal Honesty
"Can I be honest with you? ISIS has nothing against your parents."
via @JVNSiegel
Relatedly, More People Will Be Allergic To You Now, Too
"OMG did I tell you that I'm allergic to gluten now?!"
via @sam_sayss
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Florida, Man
"The world is not more messed up than it was 20 years ago. Florida is just more visible."
via @QGow
Bojack Horseman Episode Spoilers?
"I told him, 'No, you can't stay in my house without me and invite pornstars over.' And then the next day my mom died."
via @chiliczar
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.: Tragedy Strikes Runyon Canyon
Overheard In L.A.: Bigoted Chicken Sandwiches Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Dad Jams Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Can't Go Without Quinoa
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