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Overheard In L.A.: Dude It's Your Wedding Calm Down
Things just aren't going well at this guy's wedding. (Photo by GlebStock via Shutterstock)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from people who aren't happy with how their wedding went, with peculiar interests, and were lied to by the Biebs.Overheard Of The Week
"He took a swing at the bartender and was like, 'Fuck you there's 30 of us.' So I told him dude it's your wedding calm down"
via @ItsMattHarris
Justin Bieber Says A Lot Of Things, Honey
"Justin Bieber told me I was the hottest flight attendant he's ever had, and he's been flying since he was 14."
via @bretts11
Sounds Like Somebody Isn't Taking Rejection Well
"My film captured the real spirit of Sundance. The only reason it's not showing is because Sundance is too political. I'm a real artist."
via Jay G.
Famous Friends
"He's pretty well known in the pinball community."
via Greg P. in Silver Lake
Going Out With A Bang
"For our senior prank, we released chickens and homeless people into the halls."
via @erinjennings
Everyone Has Their Interests
"Stock photos are a passion of mine."
via @Rachel_Lynn_B
Real Gs Donate Kidneys
"I wanna donate my bone marrow dawg. 'Cause like thug life dawg."
via @AnabelleLozano1
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Previously:
Overheard In L.A.: Art Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Overheard In L.A.: Chocolate Cake Is My Kryptonite
Overheard In L.A.: Let's Namaste It Out
Overheard In L.A.: Don't Keep Me Hangin' Bro
Overheard In L.A.: French Fries Are Vegan (Usually)
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Overheard In L.A.: You're Not In Portland Anymore
Overheard In L.A.: People Out There In Our Nation Don't Have Maps
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
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Overheard In L.A.: We're Back!
Overheard In L.A.: The Comic-Con Edition
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
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Overheard In L.A.: Vegetable Overconsumption Edition
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