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Overheard In L.A.: Obama Is Looking At Your Snapchats
You only *think* those Snapchats disappear (Photo by focal point via Shutterstock)
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from people who reject societal labels, dermatologists, and Cinespia patrons.Overheard Of The Week
"Excuse me? Can I ask what brand of almond milk you use here?"
via @jacvanek
So Haunted
"If you pee there, you will pee on a grave and they WILL haunt you."
via @lifeinanutshel at Cinespia
Nobody Puts Me In A Box
"How long have you been a vegetarian?"
"I don't believe in labels."
via @naomigluck
Are You Sure?
"Trust me, the NSA is not looking at our Snapchats."
via @heyalexei
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A Specific Expertise
"I'm an expert at hives, let me take a look..."
via @theskylerstone
Really Makes You Think
"Does [the book] have some truth to it? I like the ones that have some truth to it. Makes you think."
via @alex_napkin
I Remember To Wipe
"And another crazy thing I've done is have sex at a gym!"
via @RisseNessaNez
Let Yourself Loose
"Oh it's girls only? That means nobody has to shave their legs."
via @KatyaStambler
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.: Skeptical Of Meatballs Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Cupcakes Are A Part Of My Juice Cleanse
Overheard In L.A.: Tragedy Strikes Runyon Canyon
Overheard In L.A.: Bigoted Chicken Sandwiches Edition
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