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Overheard In L.A.: Can You Vape In Malls?

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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features a newcomer to the Tarantino oeuvre, fugly Christmas sweaters, and a nose job with benefits.Overheard of the Week
"Can you vape in malls?"
via @rachaelfeldberg

Tarantino 101
"He did Kill Bill?! Oh, that makes sense now."
Overheard at a screening of The Hateful Eight, via @eedgerley

Hard work pay$ off
"I lost so much weight after my nose job."
via @SkateMamas

Trick Question?
"Does this ugly sweater make me look fat?"
via @jenbardekoff

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Just needed a final touch!
"There, *now* you look like a Sith Lord."
via @laurendubinsky

You've (Hopefully) Got Mail
"I'm going to the post office. See you in a few days."
via @schimonie

The Dream Of The '90s Is Alive In Silverlake
"Those dudes are going to look back on those beards the way we look back on 1990s mullets."
via @antoniosacre

No, but you should make sure to ask if there's any gluten or dairy just in case
"Does the hummus have MSG?"
via @TheAmitie

I Literally Can't Even
"It was like she was subtweeting me, but in person."
via @barkerrant

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.: 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
Overheard In L.A.: The New Downtown Whole Foods Is Literally Heaven
Overheard In L.A.: I Only Eat Cheese From Sweden
Overheard In L.A.: How Would You Yelp Review The Acid?
Overheard in L.A.: Breathe Into The Idea Of Your Leg
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