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Overheard in L.A.: How We're Losing Our Minds
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from birthday parties, crappy vegan restaurants and the best parking spot ever.
Overheard of the Week
"I, like, had a breakdown at Vinyasa last night."
At Mixt Greens at SAG/AFTRA via @GracieMandel
Meditations on Mortality
"Oh my god, that dog is so cute. You should have it stuffed when it dies."
On the sidewalk in Santa Monica via Drake Pruitt
Sounds Like A Weak Promise
"I swear on my hamster's life."
via @ateachwithalife
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Dealbreakers
"You are the first guy I have dated in years that doesn't have an iPhone. i still feel weird that your messages aren't blue..."
In Cafe Figueroa via @EvaHell
Ah, The Human Condition
"When you use the word 'existential' that many times, I just want to punch you in the fuckin' face."
At Swingers via @watsonerica
It's Not Easy Being A Singer-Songwriter
"Yeah I guess I could just go home and write some songs..."
At Jones via @avoidingregret
Yeah, I Got No Clue Either
"My nanny found it. It's basically Starbucks for babies."
via @ashleywade
Car Culture
"OMG, I just got the best parking spot, I am going to change all my plans for the day."
On Melrose via @EvaHell
East Coast Elitism
Empty-handed hipster: "OMG, like seriously, there is not a single bodega in New York that doesn't sell a daily paper."
At a terrible vegan cafe via Adrienne Fuller
This Is Not A Test
Woman to her man: "You want golden showers? I can DO golden showers."
via @jonmgibson
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Real Men Eat Cupcakes
"No homo, but I'll totally split that cupcake with you."
At a birthday party via @alisonhaislip
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.: The Truth About Horrible Drivers
Overheard in L.A.: Why Our Wedding Was A Failure
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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