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Overheard In L.A.: People Out There In Our Nation Don't Have Maps
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from people who need a geography lesson, really like talking about their mom, and also have a few Michael Keaton movies to catch up on.
Overheard Of The Week
"Oh right, you were in an ashram for the 80s. That's why you haven't seen Mr. Mom."
via @MaggieShipstead at Pilates class
Creepy Pickup Line, Dude
"Something about your eyes reminds me of old pictures of my mother."
via @tony_hartman
People Out There In Our Nation Don't Have Maps
"I always get confused between the Western Hemisphere and the Midwest. Which one is America again?"
via @VNBullock
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I Thought The Internet Was Broken
"My mom is sending me pictures of Kim Kardashian's butt."
via Cassie P.
Flexuality
"I'm not bisexual. I just go for whatever's convenient."
via @BenSethRosen
Huh, There's A Few Overheards Involving Moms This Week
"Hi, mom! I'm over here in California eating kale!"
via @DeniseFondo
How Did Those Guys At Woodstock Do It?
"I don't like to sit down while I'm on acid."
via @garbs at the Tame Impala show
What, Exactly, Were You Expecting?
"Not what I expected a band called 'Fuck Party' to sound like."
via @harrismayer in Silverlake
You Should Totally Do It, YOLO Na Mean?
"Not gonna lie, I'm afraid to, but I really wanna try heroin. But I know I wouldn't get addicted cause I'm ADD."
via @JoeyPollari at AFI FEST
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.)
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Previously:
Overheard in L.A.: We're Trying To Floss Every Day And It Sucks
Overheard in L.A.: The "Can I Have A Cuter Cupcake" Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Geographically Restricted By Traffic Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We All Know That Babies Taste The Best
Overheard In L.A.: FYF Fest Lines Of Death Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We're Back!
Overheard In L.A.: The Comic-Con Edition
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Overheard In L.A.: The Food Fest Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Photogenic Toast Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Sweatin' It Off Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Extreme Dietary Restritions
Overheard In L.A.: We're Still Getting Lost
Overheard In L.A.: Vegetable Overconsumption Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Things We Said When It Was Hot
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Overheard In L.A.: Adam Levine On A Horse Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We're Too Broke To Have Kids
Overheard In L.A.: The Muscle Milk For Your Mustache Edition
Overheard in L.A.: Ridiculous Things People Said At Coachella
Overheard In L.A.: Questionable Things We'd Eat
And more!
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