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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation about the marathon, the Valley and LACMA.Overheard of the Week
“This marathon has a lot more selfies than other races I’ve been to.”
via @katrinagorman
They can not talk or talk forever
“She’s got a boyfriend. He’s into mules like she’s into mules, so that’s good.”
via @siodoherty
Excellent parents
“You can't have beer until you're at least 13.”
via @mikeseminari
True.
“The LACMA is for selfies, not art. Let’s be honest.”
via @bmehciz
Are there good ones?
“Do you know a good dog psychic?”
via @BronzeFonze
Way to show off your Valley pride
“Encino Ave. for life!”
via @AliMunz
Thanks, Lena
“I was writing in my journal when I realized that what I was writing should really be a book.”
via @huongaroo
Cuz my momma taught be better than that
“Yo, when I get famous I’m not gonna diss my friends.”
via @Johnnimacke
Probs a real housewife
“I love being an older, classy bitch.”
via @laura_luna
Good 2 know
“If yo ass call another woman’s man ‘delicious,’ ya best get ready to get punched in the fuckin’ face.”
via @SeanCochran
‘Parkear’ is totally a verb
“Estoy parkiado.”
via @Britt_atc
We’re not the only ones who make dad jokes
“You know why they call it the 405? Cause it takes 4 o’ 5 hours to get anywhere!"
via @MiscAlex
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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
Overheard in L.A.: Westside Lies
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