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Overheard In L.A.: Are You The Ted Cruz Of Your Office?
Well, are you? (Matthew Cavanaugh/ Getty Images)
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features liposuction purchased with a Groupon, an aggro Jim Belushi, and the Zodiac Killer Ted Cruz.
Overheard of the Week
"Nobody likes him. He's the Ted Cruz of the office."
via @LordragBowman
I always check Astrology Zone before I pick out an outfit.
"I mean I believe in astrology way more than like, the weather."
via @doronugget
Saw that one next to the Indian buffet deal.
"Oh, she got her lipo with a Groupon."
via @MichaelVarrati
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Hate when that happens
"My wife and I found a house we really like, but it's about $500,000 more than we want to spend."
via @RespectThaFlow
Yeezy Taught Her
"It's very Kardashian chic."
Overheard at Urban Outfitters via @BotticelliCruz
A-whoo-hoo
"I HAVE JUST BEEN CAST IN THE DUCKTAILS REBOOT! THE CAST IS AMAZING!"
Overheard at a Thai restaurant, via @mitchsunderland
Not according to Jim!
"Jim Belushi tried to fight me in front of my kids"
via @BrendanScannell
Ask Jim Belushi
"I think we need to start looking for more sketchy places"
via @JayBanzia
Cheap?
"It's very vice.com style."
via @1millionknives
I'd recommend a heady cab
"I'm looking for a red wine to go with American Crime Story tonight"
via @tricerapops
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Fraud alert
"He's not even a real comedian. I never see him tweet @midnight with the rest of us."
via @JusticeBlaine
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.: 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
Overheard in L.A.: I Just Wish The Nachos Were Gluten Free And Vegan
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