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Overheard In L.A.: I Know It When I See It
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from people censored on social media, heralding a golden age of pastries, and admiring some sick vapes, bro.Overheard Of The Week
"It's not a porn pic if it's only my tits, stupid whoever reported me on Facebook!"
via @delilahdix
Most Of Us Deal With The Karmic Repercussions Of Alcohol Every Sunday Morning
"I don't really want to deal with the karmic repercussions of selling alcohol for a living."
via @maximbarrault
Art History
"J.M.W. Turner painted on square canvases. So it was like Instagram."
via @VictoriaPtacek at the Getty
Isn't Coke High In Sugar? Or Wait
"Everyone in LA is on the coke diet before Coachella."
via @jennicamaephoto
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The Age Of Pop Tart Donuts
"Donuts are really having their time right now."
via Andrea B. in Los Feliz
A Familiar Smell
"When I went in there, I have to be honest, it smelled like protein bar poop."
via @SarahGodshaha
#VapeLife
"Sweet clouds coming off that vape bro."
via @ryleelewczak
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.)
Overheard In L.A.: J.K. Simmons Never Wants To Party
Overheard In L.A.: The Kombucha Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We're Still Making Left Shark Jokes
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Overheard In L.A.: Dude It's Your Wedding Calm Down
Overheard In L.A.: Art Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
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
Overheard In L.A.: French Fries Are Vegan (Usually)
Overheard In L.A.: You're Not In Portland Anymore
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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!
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Overheard In L.A.: The Comic-Con Edition
Overheard In L.A.: The Food Fest Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Photogenic Toast Edition
And more!
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