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Overheard in L.A.: The Marathon Edition
Runners at the 2014 Los Angeles Marathon (Photo by sterlingdavisphoto via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr)
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
Sponsored message
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
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 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
Overheard in L.A.: Why The Walk Of Shame In L.A. Is Extra Shameful
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