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Overheard in L.A.: How We're Rating Our Break-Ups
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from the bus, Cafe 101 and Beverly Hills.
Overheard of the Week
Teenager: "On a scale of 1 to Taylor Swift, how bad was the breakup?"
via @brianadamp
Wake Me Up When You're Done Pls
"That sounds like what I used to do when I did yoga. Did I ever tell you that I used to do yoga?"
At Cafe 101 via Victoria Solorzano
But You Wouldn't Want to Live There
Old man pointing to a cemetery: "That's a great place to relax!"
On a bus via Rabbit Snowshoes
Hey, Sometimes It's A Long Drive
"This is my sister, she's visiting from West Hollywood."
In Venice via @wlukepierce
It All Makes Sense
"I thought 'bust a cap' meant grinding your teeth so hard a cap pops off."
via @ellelipson
How Bad Our Week Was
"That's the most rejected I've felt since my wife left me last week."
via @kellikimpton
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What's The Difference?
"All he does is post pictures of himself with nobody actresses. Is he an actor, or just a guy in a wig with a camera and issues?"
via @17days
Hollywood's Take On Mittens
"I'd vote for Romney 'cause he LOOKS like a president. Heck I'd even cast him to play one in a movie!"
via @Adetokumboh
Westside Portmanteaus
"That was sycophantastic."
In Beverly Hills via @toddsternisha
Shit 'SC Kids Say
"Oh my god, you've gotten so BLONDE!"
At USC
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.: Our Rule For Dating Porn Stars
Overheard in L.A.: Our Obnoxious New Business Plans
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.: How We're Ending Our Relationships
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