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Overheard in L.A.: Why We're Sleeping With Our Exes
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from Trader Joe's, the valet line and the juicery.
Overheard of the Week
Twenty-something woman: "You know how a few weekends ago it was incredibly hot out? Well I slept with an ex because I wanted to use a pool... So LA of me and totally worth it."
In Franklin Village via @Sarah_Oestreich
Drunken Confessions
Man to Robert Pattinson: "Hey Robert, i just wanted to say that I'm a big fan of yours. I didn't read any if the books like some faggot but you're really good, big fan."
At Roosevelt's valet at 2:45 am via @Sarah_Oestreich
Drunk Cliff Notes
Random drunk woman to her companions: "What is the great Gatsby?"
(a few seconds later)
Random drunk woman: "Siri, what is the great Gatsby?"
At Hamburger Hamlet via Caroline An Stockstill
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Adorbs
"I love his little meth face."
via @erinjennings
Chronic Condition
Woman: None for me, I'm allergic to alcohol.
Server: You're allergic to alcohol?
Woman: Yeah, I might break out in handcuffs.
via @ClassicPhill
Okay No One In L.A. Is Sober
"I've got to take it reaaaaal easy today...I'm on prettay STRONG VICODIN."
via @Potasnik
Social Media Tragedy
"I did not post my throwback Thursday picture. Oh fuck."
via @JennHoffman
Throwback Thursday
Drunken neighbor: "Livejournal is still around? I put a picture of my belly piercing on Livejournal and I was grounded for two fucking months."
In West Hollywood via Sharon Knolle
Line In The Sand
"I don't think I can date someone who likes Maroon 5."
In Echo Park via @wrappedinRED
Labels
"He's not gay, he does yoga."
via @chelseakarst
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Rich People Blahbetty-Blah
"This is the first Longchamp bag I bought in Antigua. Usually I get them in St. Martin."
At the movies via @ElDresser
Rich People Blahbetty-Blah 2
"Well, the blue lamp was only $1200."
On Melrose via @rhombergerer
Culinary Catastrophe
On McDonald's Egg White McMuffin: "It's like wearing someone else's underwear. It just doesn't feel right."
via @losangelista
Be Afraid
"Bitch, I will life-coach the shit out of you! I'm really good."
via @GregWalloch
Mmmmm...Diamonds
Hipster 1: "I hate people who don't buy fair trade coffee."
Hipster 2: "It's like drinking blood diamonds."
At Trader Joe's via @deSouza_palooza
Priorities
"I just want to get home so I can watch Arrested Development."
During a Southwest Airlines cattle call via @TVTherapy
Real Housewives, Indeed
"Larry bought her a BMW so she loves him again."
In Brentwood via @LarryJohnMcN
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Aspiring Real Housewives
"I can tell all the women at this bar are trying to find a husband.. They're all wearing silk halter tops from Banana Republic."
via @bexmarie
Days Of Our Lives
"OMG, look how many people liked my Instagram? This is the best day ever!"
At Street Food Cinema via @AshleyLauren809
Rebellion
"I'm gonna get a tattoo. But I'm doing it in Hebrew, so maybe my mom won't be as mad."
via @susanorlean
You Mean, Pacifically? (Groan)
"Hey man, what body of water is this?"
At Venice Beach via @rachegoblue
Don't Believe The Hype
"You could put truffle on cat shit and it would still taste amazing."
via @mollishka
Eye Roll
"I stopped drinking rum when I moved back from Barbados..."
Overheard at the Juice Stand downtown via LAist comments
Some People Have All The Fun
"My therapist told my parents I didn't have to get a job. This summer is going to be awesome!"
Outside Amoeba via Kamille Dixon
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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.: Partly Sunny With A Chance Of Plastic Surgery
Overheard in L.A.: How We're Spotting The City's Jerks
Overheard in L.A.: Our Coachella Fantasies
Overheard in L.A.: Things That Remind Us Of The 405
Overheard in L.A.: How We're Passing Our Drug Test
Overheard in L.A.: Starf*ckers At Sundance
Overheard in L.A.: Why Being Beautiful Is So Important
Overheard in L.A.: How We're Gonna Get Famous
Overheard in L.A.: How Our Dreams Were Crushed
Overheard in L.A.: Places You Might Hear "YOLO"
Overheard in L.A.: Shit People Say At Auditions
Overheard in L.A.: Our Rule For Dating Porn Stars
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