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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from people stuck in the Linepocalypse at FYF Fest, being lazy chefs, and in dire need of emergency cheese.Overheard Of The Week
"All the really great band names are taken. I mean, Hootie & the Blowfish..."
via @MeditaApplebum
Maybe You Shouldn't Take So Many Lines Then
"I mean, I know how to take lines. I just don't want to die."
via @juhhhnina at FYF Fest
Not That I'm Speaking From Experience Or Anything
"Restraining orders are stupid. Have you ever had one?"
via @reyalfashion
Fair Trade
"I would trade my wedding for a Winnebago."
via @Zwicklovespats
Emergency Provisions
"I would just die if I don't have a cheese plate right now."
via @kickingrox at Perch's rooftop bar
Five-Minute Meal
"I was so drunk I didn't drain the water from the pasta and poured the sauce in to make soup."
via @ryanrows
It Will Be Once We Get That Subway To The Ocean
"The Westside is nice when you're in your twenties. After that, I don't know. It's not worth the drive."
via SSGjas in Downtown L.A.
Does It Turn You On?
"And then he asked me if I liked his correct use of the word 'literally.'"
via Yvette R. at Trader Joe's
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.: 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
Overheard In L.A.: Questionable Things We'd Eat
Overheard in L.A.: The Marathon Edition
Overheard in L.A.: The Rain Is Over, We’re Ready to Party
Overheard in L.A.: Miley Cyrus’ Flying Weiner
And more!
