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Overheard In L.A.: The Worst Things We Heard At Coachella

This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from this year's Coachella.
Overheard Of The Week
“I’m super dehydrated but I look SUPER thin.”
via @RestingPlatypus
Nothanku
“Smell my nipple.”
via @HelloSunburn
The Only Way Around The 'No Selfie Stick' Policy
“Yeah, I’ve got really long arms, or as I like to call them, built-in selfie sticks.”
via @blaynebot
Words Of Wisdom
“I hope I don't run into anyone I don't want to run into.”
via @BlakeHodges1
Worst Behavior
“I’m going to break up with him, but after we go see Drake.”
via @kroq
Couldn't Agree More
“Your detox tea instas are almost as sad as the modeling career you think you have.”
via @totalqueenbee
But It's Clearly All About The Music!
"Why'd you even come to Coachella if you didn't want to be tagged in my Insta photo updates?”
via @Jedge25
Time To Hit The Nap Tent
"I don't know if it's the drugs, but I'm awfully sleepy.”
via @assad_from_that
Lots Of Detox Tea?
“You know what I did to get in shape for this, right?”
via @Hollywood
OMFG We're Done
“If I can smuggle my family into the United States of America, I’m gonna smuggle in a goddamn fucking selfie stick.”
via @kyliesparks
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.: I Know It When I See It
Overheard In L.A.: J.K. Simmons Never Wants To Party
Overheard In L.A.: The Kombucha Edition
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Donald Trump was a fading TV presence when the WGA strike put a dent in network schedules.
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For some critics, this feels less like a momentous departure and more like a footnote.
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