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Overheard In L.A.: Art Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
"Hmmmmm..." (Photo by bikeriderlondon via Shutterstock)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from people who each respond differently to art, people with a little Ayn Rand (or Rand Paul) in them, and someone with a Pomeranian problem.
Overheard Of The Week
"And then I was like, 'I don't want to walk your stupid dog! It's a Pomeranian for fuck's sake.'"
via @xoEmilyMeyers
Which Show Are You Here For?
"This is like real life Tinder."
via Elizabeth C. at the LA Art Show
It's OK, Neither Do Adults, Kid
"I'm just a kid, I don't understand any of this."
via Edward H. at the LA Art Show
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"It makes me want ramen."
via Thecla M. at LACMA's 'Samurai' exhibit
The Nerve Of Some People
"Man, that guy I ran over had such an attitude."
via @DiFonzoMarks
Dad You're Embarrassing Me!
"If they made a calendar of sexy homeless people, I would be February."
via @MikaellaTaylor1 from her dad
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Friends Of Dorothy
"That's the gay man's Mona Lisa."
via @mrjoezee by Dorothy's ruby slippers and gingham dress from The Wizard Of Oz at The Academy's Hollywood Costume exhibit
Libertarians Will Find A Reason To Get Mad Over Anything
"Doesn't that make the libertarian in you just want to scream?"
via @putaparapupusas
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.: Chocolate Cake Is My Kryptonite
Overheard In L.A.: Let's Namaste It Out
Overheard In L.A.: Don't Keep Me Hangin' Bro
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Overheard In L.A.: French Fries Are Vegan (Usually)
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
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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
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
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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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