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Overheard In L.A.: Vaping Is Healthy Because It's Breathing With Intention
It's good 4 u. (Photo by indigolotos via Shutterstock)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features Yeezy, shark bites, and Limp Bizkit.
Overheard of the Week
"Vaping is healthy because it's breathing with intention."
via @erinrhickey
Is his name Pablo?
"My ex-girlfriend's daughter's boyfriend dated Kanye's videographer."
via @SuperflyKC
Valentine's Day Greetings
"I hope she gets bit by a shark."
via @caelajoy3
Knausgaard's My Struggle?
"I wanna be that type of book that everyone recommends."
via @allyhayakawa
Amnesty 4 Gluten
"Gluten hides in all kinds of things but I'm just not eating bread."
via @MissHezah
Meanwhile, at the Art Book Fair...
"Everything is as real as the imaginary penis stuffed in your onion."
via @CoralinePham
Sponsored message
Does sound cool!
"...Sugar Ray, Limp Bizkit...Yeah, it was pretty cool."
via @mizphatcat
Yes, Sensei
"Embrace the basic in you."
via @youngbutlearns
Same
"I just want to have 100 beagles."
Overheard "despondently whispered" at the library, via @mccombmadeleine
Deep
"I spoke with my therapist for 10 minutes today about sparkling water."
via @jenbardekoff
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.: Don't Be Stupid. Your Body Is A Temple
Overheard In L.A.: Run, Don't Walk, To See 'Dirty Grandpa'
Overheard In L.A.: Can You Vape In Malls?
Overheard In L.A.: Forget It, Jake. It's Hollywood.
Overheard In L.A.: The Filter Will Take Out The Smog
Overheard in L.A.: I Just Wish The Nachos Were Gluten Free And Vegan
Overheard In L.A.: The New Downtown Whole Foods Is Literally Heaven
Overheard In L.A.: I Only Eat Cheese From Sweden
And more!
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