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Overheard in L.A.: Why Our Wedding Was A Failure
Coulda used some "Gangnam Style" (Photo by susan catherine via the LAist Featured Photos pool)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from Runyon Canyon, Topanga Canyon coffee shops and college campuses.
Overheard of the Week
Woman: "OMG, I just realized they didn't play 'Gangam Style' at our wedding!"
At Brick + Mortar in Santa Monica via Hannah Nielsen
It...Does A Body Good?
"Why would anyone squeeze juice out of a giant mammal and drink it?"
via @JMKole
Is There An Echo In Here?
"I'm Shaman, what's your name?"
"Echo!"
"What?"
"ECHO."
In a Topanga Canyon coffee shop via @TheLALifeCoach
What Someone Says At Every Party
"Well, everyone's allergic to sugar..."
At an L.A. party via @HanaMichels
Genetic Engineering For A Better Tomorrow
"If they can make watermelons seedless, I'm pretty sure they can make dogs that don't shit."
At Runyon Canyon via Wendy
Back-To-School Shopping With Cash
First student: "I don't know if I should get the black iPad mini or the white one."
Second student: "Get the black one! To match your black iPhone!"
At USC via Katie
Sponsored message
If There Is A God
"Will there be Xanax in heaven?"
via @RobArcher
Los Angeles Problems
"I need to stop following so many porn stars on twitter."
via @JohnMajor
School's Back In Session!
"I don't need to be drunk to be a stripper."
On campus via @Kreativity85
Someone's Having Fun
"It's called Saddle Ranch in W Hollywood. So much fun!"
via @benator
Taking A Chance
Man speaking into dictaphone: "I'm giving my notice today. Stop.
I make films now. Stop.
They're going to need a new juggler. Stop."
On the Venice Boardwalk via Jonathan
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.: Things We Want From An Open Relationship
Overheard in L.A.: Westside Lies
Overheard in L.A.: Our Ridiculously Bougie Food Emergencies
Overheard in L.A.: The Hollywood Line That Makes Us Roll Our Eyes
Overheard in L.A.: What's Wrong With Venice
Overheard in L.A.: Our Terrible Reasons For Going To Rehab
Overheard in L.A.: Why The Walk Of Shame In L.A. Is Extra Shameful
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