One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
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!
One year ago, Congress voted to defund public media, eliminating a critical $1.7 million from our budget every year going forward. But they couldn’t silence us, and we’re not going anywhere. LAist is now 100% community funded and that means we’re taking our future into our own hands and turning to you to keep local reporting strong.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
