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Overheard In L.A.: They Stole My 'Angry Birds' Movie!
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features aspiring future #CoolParents, aspiring screenwriters, and somebody making a terrible discovery at the bakery.Overheard Of The Week
"Get off the phone Mom, I'm waiting for my agent to call me back."
via @kvwrites
Told You So
"Just got to the bakery. You were right. It's mostly carbs."
via @GetsomeKAndy
Still Not Scientology-Approved
"My acupuncturist might give me some organic Xanax."
via @christineyuan
#CoolParent
"When I have kids, I can tell them that I got kicked out of Beyoncé for smoking a joint."
via @pbacalao
Hollywood, Land Of Original Ideas
"I can't believe they are making an Angry Birds movie. I had that idea!"
via @Judey_moody
Speaking of which...
"It's like Shawshank Redemption meets Crocodile Dundee."
via @ehehr1955
As Opposed To What?
"When he talked about eating the babies I didn't get that it was satire."
via @paulmather007
Sponsored message
Before or After the #Rebrand?
"I reached 5,0000 followers on Instagram today!"
"Wow, congrats! Were you able to do it without getting naked?"
via @AmandaAdrienne
Only-in-L.A. Fusion Cuisine
"Es kosher si es bueno."
via @fisforphantom
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Previously:
Overheard In L.A.: Consciousness Is In The Body, Bro
Overheard At Coachella: Hold One Of My Healing Crystals
Overheard In L.A.: Is This Outfit Coachella-y Enough??
Overheard In L.A.: I'm In Hollywood, Bro!
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