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Overheard In L.A.: We're Still Making Left Shark Jokes
Yes, we know that's not Left Shark. What do you want from us? [Katy Perry performs onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)]
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from people questioning the reality of dairy products, coming up with clunky fish roe metaphors, and those whittling away their daily quota of calories.Overheard Of The Week
"Seriously Laura, after he cheated on me I feel like nothing is real... like is that milk even organic?"
via @imvictoriafratz at Whole Foods
The Bee Pollen Really Brings It All Together
"Sorry, I can't make the full version of that cocktail... we're out of bee pollen. Is that OK?"
via Claire P. at EightyTwo
It's Always Best To Think of Your Personal Relationships As Fish Eggs
"Relationships are like caviar: fucking disgusting but you want to keep eating, hoping it gets better."
via @Every6thDay
Left Shark Jokes: Still Fresh
"He's a dancer."
"Is he the shark?"
via Andre R. in West Hollywood
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Calories Are Precious
"Oh my gawd that savory Danish, you'll die. I know you're like why would I waste my Danish calories on savory..."
via @Z_Talks
In Honor Of Its 30th Anniversary Today
"...then I had my vision quest, which told me to come out here."
"I need to have a vision quest."
"You should!"
via @davidakagoldie
Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner
"He put me in the position where I had to drop the biggest name I could think of!"
via Deb W.
Ancient Hangover Cure
"What do you recommend for a hangover? I hope it's baklava, because that's what I'm about to eat."
via Monya D.
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.: Dude It's Your Wedding Calm Down
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Overheard In L.A.: Art Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Overheard In L.A.: Chocolate Cake Is My Kryptonite
Overheard In L.A.: Let's Namaste It Out
Overheard In L.A.: Don't Keep Me Hangin' Bro
Overheard In L.A.: French Fries Are Vegan (Usually)
Overheard In L.A.: You're Not In Portland Anymore
Overheard In L.A.: People Out There In Our Nation Don't Have Maps
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Overheard in L.A.: We're Trying To Floss Every Day And It Sucks
Overheard in L.A.: The "Can I Have A Cuter Cupcake" Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Geographically Restricted By Traffic Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We All Know That Babies Taste The Best
Overheard In L.A.: FYF Fest Lines Of Death Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We're Back!
Overheard In L.A.: The Comic-Con Edition
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Overheard In L.A.: The Food Fest Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Photogenic Toast Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Sweatin' It Off Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Extreme Dietary Restritions
Overheard In L.A.: We're Still Getting Lost
And more!
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