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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)
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.
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
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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
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
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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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