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Overheard in L.A.: The 'Everything I Do Is An Audition' Edition
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from Santa Monica to Boyle Heights, including some choice food talk.
Overheard of the Week
"There won't be snow. It's 16 degrees there. It only snows below 0, right?"
via @SteveKuzj
Fear of Commitment
"Don't double tap this shit cause then he'll know I'm stalking him."
via @oliviarcollins
-10 Farmer's Market Points
"I'm ashamed to admit that I have a microwave, but ya know."
via @ctimpone23
An Audition for Overheard In L.A., Maybe
"The way I look at it, everything I do is an audition."
via @shaynaweber
Fresh & Easy?
"Every time I come to this store I want to get naked."
via @bambookiller
Oh My Gosh, Thank You!
"I love you because you're so easy to compliment."
via @drobdrobdrob
Sponsored message
I'm Sure It's Fixed Now
"When I lived in New York my feet smelled awful."
via @danobrienwriter
Does the Make-A-Wish Foundation Help with This?
"I wish I could meet that guy and kick his ass on a personal level."
via @MissMoyaMoya
What If You Add Watercress?
"I'm the kind of woman who understands it takes more than a small side salad to satisfy the hunger within."
overheard by LAist
Advice From A True Tool
"Snapchat is a really good tool to flirt with girls."
via @whitneyjweiss
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.: 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
Overheard in L.A.: Westside Lies
Overheard in L.A.: Why The Walk Of Shame In L.A. Is Extra Shameful
And more!
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