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Overheard In L.A.: I'm In Hollywood, Bro!
Ha ha just a few good Hollywood bros. (Photo by Tinseltown via Shutterstock)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features star-crossed lovers, a child's concerns, re: Donald Drumpf, and the squandering of coveted indie street cred. Overheard of the Week
"Yeahhhh buddy! I'm in Hollywood! HOLLYWOOD, BRO!"
via @MikeRoe
Anne Boleyn?
"I only worked with her the one scene where I beheaded her."
via @trashquez
Brave of you to try new things, such as the flavor vanilla.
guy 1: What's vanilla bean like?
guy 2: It's like.. (long pause)..vanilla-y.
guy 1: Tight
Overheard at Dunkin' Donuts, via @nightclubband
#NintendoRap
"Back in 2006 there was this scene out here called 8-bit rap or Nintendo rap."
Overheard in Highland Park via @thehuxleyanne
It'll never work.
"I really like him but... he's an Aquarius."
via @JamieRolston
The question we've been afraid to honestly ask ourselves
"Mommy, if Donald Trump becomes President...are we gonna die?"
The concerns of a child overheard, via @evelyn_ucla
Gone, girl.
"All her indie street cred is GONE"
via @Jruizzoe
Sponsored message
Love a good old fashioned Bush II-era malaprop
Passenger 1: What do you do?
Passenger 2: I work in the restaurant industry, I specialize in wine.
Passenger 1: Oh, a Somalian?
via @lucaspeterson
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.: Are You The Ted Cruz Of Your Office?
Overheard In L.A.: Vaping Is Healthy Because It's Breathing With Intention
Overheard In L.A.: Don't Be Stupid. Your Body Is A Temple
Overheard In L.A.: Run, Don't Walk, To See 'Dirty Grandpa'
Overheard In L.A.: Can You Vape In Malls?
Overheard In L.A.: Forget It, Jake. It's Hollywood.
Overheard In L.A.: The Filter Will Take Out The Smog
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