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Overheard In L.A.: French Fries Are Vegan (Usually)
Ooey Gooey Fries at Chego, decidedly not vegan (Photo by LWYang via the Creative Commons on Flickr)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from people indulging in too many French fries, people sending us unwanted reminders of Burritobox, and students that could use a little encouraging. Overheard Of The Week
"I was a vegan but then I got fat because, like, French fries are vegan."
via @Margaret__Zhang
Oof
"I can't wait to watch Dear White People. I love Spike Lee movies!"
via Yumi S.
People Out There In Our Nation Don't Have Maps
"Oh my God! You're getting a tramp stamp of TEXAS?!"
via @angrybabymonkey
Compatibility Issues
"Well I don't like the smell of the potions and I don't like that she's doing animal sacrifices."
via Jeff M.
Somebody Point This Guy Towards Smiths Night
"The weather in LA is redundant. I miss days in New York sitting inside listening to The Smiths and having a good cry."
via @maxfilm
Ugh, Gross
"Do you wanna put your burrito in my box?"
via @GaryAWilliams at Casa Vega
Two Truths And A Lie
"Don't eat sugar. Sugar is a fungus. Sugar causes cancer."
via Alexa A.
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"My parents said I can get a new BMW if I have over a 3.2 this semester. I'm not sure if it's gonna happen."
via @faithinfastcars
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.: 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
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
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
Overheard In L.A.: Adam Levine On A Horse Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We're Too Broke To Have Kids
Overheard In L.A.: The Muscle Milk For Your Mustache Edition
Overheard in L.A.: Ridiculous Things People Said At Coachella
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