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Overheard in L.A.: The "Trade You Lentils For Kombucha" Edition
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from plenty of industry types, plus some dietary tradeoffs and this classic from LACMA on free museum day.
Overheard of the Week
Guy: "Is this a famous painting?"
Girl: "They're all famous paintings Alex, it's a museum."
via @angelmapp
OK, If You Throw In A Seaweed Snack
"Mind if I have a spoonful of lentil salad? I'll trade you a sip of my kombucha."
via @morgangrobe
Emphasis Hers
"DAD. I AM LOOKING FOR A JOB AND I AM STILL DOING MY STAND UP."
via @emilyhabeck
From Dust It Came, To Dust It Shall Return
"Don't forget that 150 years ago, there was no music industry."
via @lauren_kinney
Your Parents Didn't Teach You?
"You're almost 30. You need to be able to light a one-hitter on your own."
via @mylifesacartoon
Possibly Vincent Gallo
"Wait, who the hell put on a Vincent Gallo record?"
via @touristique
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Overheard At Urth, Obviously
"Did your Mom drink 8 Diet Cokes a day? I feel like it's a Bel-Air Mom thing."
via @AGiftedSociety
It Kind Of Depends If They Have Chest Hair
"I don't know how I feel about babies wearing v-necks."
via @privateenemy
Please Feel Free To Leave Again, Forever
"Seriously, like I left L.A. for a week and I feel, like, SO educated right now..."
via @woomeracat
Humblebrag From The Grove (Natch)
"I'm not trying to be glamorous. It just always turns out that way."
via @CMoecks
Hm, Have You Tried The Olive Garden?
"I'm looking for a nice restaurant. Like Cheesecake Factory."
via @DubStarAwesome
Guess The Screenwriter's Gender
"Now, the rape scene is not played for laughs, but..."
via @marieberd
SAG Burn
"This guy just feels so non-union to me."
via @mattiseman
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Previously:
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
Overheard in L.A.: Things We Want From An Open Relationship
Overheard in L.A.: Westside Lies
Overheard in L.A.: Why The Walk Of Shame In L.A. Is Extra Shameful
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