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Overheard In L.A.: Real-Life Los Feliz Day Care Edition
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from parents who apparently have kids at Los Feliz Day Care, crafty Star Wars fans, and somebody who wants to make the most of the money they spent on that class they're taking.Overheard Of The Week
"Last year Moby played an acoustic set for our preschool fundraiser. We tried to get M. Ward this year but couldn't."
via @DanielNMiler
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"I have been taking a napkin-making class, so now I make my own napkins."
via Sarah R. at Mendocino Farms in West Hollywood
Mac & Cheese's Reputation Precedes Itself
"Oh my God! I've heard about this, but I never tried mac & cheese until now. Now I know why Americans are fat."
via @madelinefuhrman
Sometimes Harry Styles Says It For You
"I couldn't think of how to express my feelings, so I quoted One Direction."
via Jessika L. in Echo Park
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It's Not What's On The Outside, But The Package
"Maybe my face is fucked up, but my package is looking good."
via @mollyfrylock
Long Night
"I woke up in the shower covered in vomit. I'm pretty sure it was my vomit."
via @Erin_Violette
Recycling Is What Gives A Jedi His Power "My Jedi tunic is a recycled shirt from [my] cousin's RenFair wedding." via@JesseSpero at Star Wars Celebration
Q.E.D.
"Like who would refuse a date with me? Clearly they're stupid, and I don't want to date someone stupid"
via @lilliantics
Why Didn't Anyone Warn Us?!
"I'm going to hell for all that lesbian porn."
via @DavesDime
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 Worst Things We Heard At Coachella
Overheard In L.A.: I Know It When I See It
Overheard In L.A.: J.K. Simmons Never Wants To Party
And more!
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