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Overheard In L.A.: I Only Eat Cheese From Sweden
Looks kinda Swiss 2 me. (Photo by Lana K via Shutterstock)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features persnickety diners (nothing new for this feature), Helvetica tattoos, and a screenplay lacking in strong male characters. Overheard of the Week
"Well, she's gluten free and I only eat cheese from Sweden."
via @tinarex
Bro. Brooooo. Bro!
"Dude 1: Whoa, bro, your beard is my spirit animal.
Dude 2: Thanks man, it's mine too."
via R.V.
Try Whole Foods
"We need to find more organic places to meet women."
via @shanny_ro
It's science.
"After tacos, getting a juice should clear everything up."
via @ProductionCog1
Not gonna lie, very unclear on what this means
"He told me that I was the John Travolta of head shots."
via @emmbien
I have one in Comic Sans that reads 'Papyrus'
"I'm getting a tattoo that reads 'Helvetica', but written in Arial.' When a woman corrects me on it, I will ask her to marry me."
via @shawngold
Does it really though?
"I was reading your script and noticed there weren't any men in it. I really think you need a male lead character."
via @OnlyInHellA
Sponsored message
Cut from the script of The Notebook
"I heard a bird yesterday and it reminded me of you."
via @erinjennings
Meatball & Chill
"So do you want to come over and eat a meatball and chill for like 20 minutes?"
via @AndrewMichaan
Previously:
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
Overheard In L.A.: Obama Is Looking At Your Snapchats
Overheard In L.A.: Skeptical Of Meatballs Edition
And more!
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