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Overheard in L.A.: That Time We Sort of Met Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber greets fans at the premiere of 'Justin Bieber's Believe' at the Regal Cinemas L.A. Live Dec. 18, 2013 (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from Hollywood to Westlake, including a brief encounter with The Biebs.Overheard of the Week
“You know he’s cheating when he starts favoriting other girls’ tweets.”
via @AbiRatchford
High Hopes
“I smoked a blunt with Justin Bieber. I passed it to my friend who passed it to him—I wish I had passed the actual blunt to him.”
via @megmilll
MacArthur Park Is Melting in the Dark
“If you guys need fake IDs, fake social security cards or pupusas, you just missed your stop.”
via @brityboozles
Best to Be Prepared
“I always have crotch wipes, a flask, cigarettes, and poppers in my purse.”
via @ChrisCastelonia
Of Course This Was at Runyon
“I'm super outgoing, someone should film me and put it on YouTube so I can be a millionaire.”
via @rickyftw
Oh Cool Thanks
“I'm a little racist, but not in a bad way. I wouldn’t not hire you.”
via @erinjennings
Nothing Is Sacred
“Oh, Christian Mingle, that's how my uncle met his ex-wife.”
via @KingKightlinger
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"My stomach has air in it. From eating nothing ... it, like, hurts.”
via @TheJennyLester
Now We Have That Terrible Eve 6 Song In Our Heads
“It's very possible that there’s something really wrong with my bone marrow. I’m trying to heal from the inside out right now.”
via Erica Elson
There’s a Lot You Don’t Get
“White people don't get any perks in life. Like affirmative action and stuff, we don't get that.”
via @notoriousBAIG
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 'Everything I Do Is An Audition' Edition
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
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