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Overheard In L.A.: We're Too Broke To Have Kids
This hipster baby is sooo over the new Jim Jarmusch movie (Photo by minka6 via the Creative Commons on Flickr)
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation about dubious weight-loss tips, astrology and people who probably shouldn't have children.Overheard of the Week
“If you can’t feed them, don’t breed them.”
via @pegita
Such An Inconvenience
“I wish I didn’t have these kids, I would have divorced him a long time ago.”
via @aYoAdrie
One Outta Two Ain’t Bad
“You’re a really good wife, just a bad person.”
via @actasifmusic
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“He still likes to party, even though he has gout.”
via Kaitlynn R.
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So Is This Conversation
“Earth signs are sooo boring.”
via @tonyBakercomedy
New Age Meathead
“My Pisces line is in mad retreat mode, bro.”
via @jessepopp
The Opening To ‘Bee Movie 2’
“I don’t want to have to squish you, OK? The world needs you, you’re a bee. Please just fly away.”
via @TaherehMafi
Said On A Brunchable Sunday, No Less
“I like the power I get from starvation.”
via @lamandala
Yes.
“If I get a skinny macchiato, it will eventually make me skinny, right?”
via @alexbautistaa_
Ever So Backhanded
“You look slim. Like, you look slimmer. You look slim.”
via @TheAvatarNathan
Please Adopt Us
“I don’t know why she doesn't ask her parents for it, it’s only five thousand dollars.”
via @VideoMilitia
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Sad But True
“He’s in a rush and in a Prius; you can't be in both.”
via @scotchmoses
She Probably Has A Purse For Each
“Well I have two dogs, their names are Dolce and Gabanna.”
via @alimotro
WHO IS THIS PERSON
“I don’t want pizza. I don’t eat pizza.”
via @CaronClancey
This Overheard Is So … Good
“Vocabulary has always been my weakness. That’s why I have an app that’s like, for words.”
via @katieheines
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 Muscle Milk For Your Mustache Edition
Overheard in L.A.: Ridiculous Things People Said At Coachella
Overheard In L.A.: Questionable Things We'd Eat
Overheard in L.A.: The Marathon Edition
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
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