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Overheard in L.A.: I Just Wish The Nachos Were Gluten Free And Vegan
Gluten triangles. (Photo by Phillip Date via Shutterstock)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation that were heavy on dietary restrictions, and the mockery of them.
Overheard of the Week
"It was good I just wish the nachos were gluten free and vegan."
via @Tyler Schmieder
Better than the Himalayan stuff
"I season my steaks with Vegan tears."
via @Kelsee_B
John Travolta?
"Why would the Dodgers hire the guy from 'Welcome Back, Kotter' be their new manager?"
via @SuperPRGuy
Not as good as the indigo Instagram
"I took a ecstasy pill on Halloween called yellow snapchat and I felt old."
via @mitchsunderland
Good question
Kid: "Why doesn't ice cream have bones?"
Mother: "I don't know."
via ">@defcon_john
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Maybe on Opposite Day
"Pumpkin spiced kale chips are SO GOOD."
via @kathswanson
Valid observation for any Angeleno, really
"Dude it's freezing out it's 60 degrees."
via @kr_webb
Can picture this person exactly
"I was really acting the fool, I was acting like a white boy at a concert sponsored by Monster."
via @tryingmyluck_
Atkins-style Kid Cuisine coming right up
"My child is on a high-fat diet."
via @Girkout
True? Y/N
Kid: "What's a saint?"
Dad: "A wizard, dear."
via @MissMerrivale
Important to flex that chicory game
"Dude, I see that your chicory game is strong."
via Jendy, overheard in Echo Park's Cookbook
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.)
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Previously:
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
Overheard In L.A.: 2 Full 4 Kale
Overheard In L.A.: The World's Most Dangerous Boy Band
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