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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from this year's Coachella.
Overheard of the Week
“What does Coachella stand for?”
via @charlotteparler
No Way
“I’m, like, literally sweating.”
via @juliachesky
More Astute Observations
“It’s crazy how there’s so much sand around here.”
via @djgoldfingers
Overheard At A Nail Salon
“Do you think this is slutty enough for Coachella?”
via @melaniexnawijn
Trying To Meet Up With Friends Sucks
“I’m at the thing that changes colors.”
via @LaynLewis
Sandstorm Tanning Is Super Hot Right Now
“Do you think this dirt makes me look tan?”
via @charlotteparler
Gross.
“You can’t use the neti pot until you do some drugs with us.”
via @jeanXmichel
Grosser.
“Coachella, like, changed my life, you know.”
via @ManhattanComedy
Overheard During Kid Cudi
“It’s always a good time for downward dog.”
via Emma Gallegos
Really Concerned Friends
“We checked her pulse, she’s fine.”
via @estefaniaaa428
Meanwhile, Back At Home …
“When’s Coachella? I want to have brunch in Silver Lake without having to wait.”
via @digitallysquat
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.: Questionable Things We'd Eat
Overheard in L.A.: The Marathon Edition
Overheard in L.A.: The Rain Is Over, We’re Ready to Party
Overheard in L.A.: Miley Cyrus’ Flying Weiner
Overheard in L.A.: The Valentine’s Day Edition
Overheard in L.A.: We’re Already So Over Dumb Starbucks
Overheard in L.A.: That Time We Sort of Met Justin Bieber
Overheard in L.A.: Overheard in L.A.: The 'Everything I Do Is An Audition' Edition
Overheard in L.A.: The Sad Truth About Adam Levine's Complexion
Overheard in L.A.: The Word Angelenos Will Never Stop Saying
Overheard in L.A.: How We're Losing Our Minds
Overheard in L.A.: The Main Problem With Dating Actors
Overheard in L.A.: The Truth About Horrible Drivers
Overheard in L.A.: Why Our Wedding Was A Failure
Overheard in L.A.: Things We Want From An Open Relationship
And more!
