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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
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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
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
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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
And more!
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