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Overheard in L.A.: The "Can I Have A Cuter Cupcake" Edition

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
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
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