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Overheard in L.A.: The "Can I Have A Cuter Cupcake" Edition
Cupcakes from Porto's Bakery & Cafe in Glendale (Photo by Non Paratus via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from the Hallmark shop and the cupcake shop.
Overheard of the Week
"Can I have a cuter cupcake than that one?"
via @jessicajphippen
Heat Goes to Your Brain
"It's 103 degrees, but it only feels like 99."
via @pmanzo
Yoga Pants Made of Cream Cheese
"You know like, clothes that like, make you look like you have cellulite, even if you don't?"
via @myfavouritenoun
Too True
"Everybody's age-inappropriate in this town."
via @nafpaktitism
Even the "Just Jack" Episode?
"Every episode of Will & Grace is my favorite."
via @NickOberlander
Good Luck Breathing, Bro
"I really wish I hadn't left my inhaler in Vegas."
via @chalestay
Sponsored message
Too True
"If it stays this hot in L.A., I'm going to just move to Arizona. At least I can afford a house there."
via @carbonederigau
Bet She Likes Doge, Though
"She says 'hashtag blessed!' I bet she doesn't like dogs."
via @chrismerrill
True Friendship
"We're not going to the wedding, so I don't mind splurging and buying one of those $5 Papyrus cards from Target."
via @bradmilison
Too Soon, But Not Too Soon to Shave
"What's with the beard? You have an Isis thing going on - a hot Isis."
via @stefanpinto
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.: 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
Overheard In L.A.: Questionable Things We'd Eat
Overheard in L.A.: The Marathon Edition
And more!
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