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Overheard in L.A.: Why Angelenos Are Selling Out
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from FYF Fest, public transportation and coffee shops.
Overheard of the Week
"I'm just gonna sell out a little bit, not a lot; just enough to help my friends."
At a coffeeshop in Hollywood via @thewasif
Original Ideas
"Our mantra is basically cool, hip, young people doing cool, hip things."
At a business brunch via @pabloprince101
It's The Little Things
"I just found out that my ex is producing a show called 'Beverly Hills Nannies.' Suddenly everything in my life is going right."
@Naomi718
Protein Evangelism
"Someone just told me about this exciting new protein bar."
via @JoelGordon4
Jazz Aficionados
Bro #1 (reading program): I don't get it. Are these the composers or the performers?
Bro #2: If Miles Davis and Charlie Parker are performing, this is gonna be some show.
At the Diana Krall concert at the Hollywood Bowl via Rachel V
Tough Questions
"WTF is a honey boo boo?!?"
At the office via @renegadecop
Sponsored message
Mutant Strain
"I'm genetically incapable [of writing] the word 'totes.'"
via @bookgirl01
Message Received
Valley Girl: "That is so cute, so cute, I love it... so cute, I love it. So cute."
At the office via @aileenv
Amateur Hour
FYFFEST attendees: "Does this Union Station train bring us to downtown?"
via @SuperSteff
Overdoing It
"Can someone grab me a cocktail, I need something to take these Xanax with."
At a BBQ via @gaystoners
The Power of Positive Thinking
"You suck. I suck. People suck."
At LAX via @kellymakepeace
Creepy or Flattering?
"I don't know how I got in your bed."
At a Beverly Hills hotel with thin walls via @cubanviking
So Bougie
Toddler throwing tantrum: "I want to go to yoga with Daddy!"
via @knasootie
Sponsored message
We Know The Feeling
I wish John Stamos were here.
At a bar @BigShotJason
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.: How We're Spicing Up Our Love Lives
Overheard in L.A.:Why Angelenos Really Do Yoga
Overheard in L.A.: The Ugly Truth About Fancy Meals
Overheard in L.A.: Why We're Sleeping With Our Agents
Overheard in L.A.: How We're Ending Our Relationships
Overheard in L.A.: What Our Shamans Are Telling Us
And more!
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