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Overheard In L.A.: The Filter Will Take Out The Smog
Ha ha, yeah bro, that X-Pro II looks good on you. (Photo by Anchiy via Shutterstock)
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation involving a first cigarette, Juggalos, and overpriced yurts.Overheard of the Week
"I'll look at it later. The filter will take out the smog."
via @TheScottC
The First Puff Is The Deepest
"So, this is my first cigarette, wow. I'm going to have to take this up. It picks me up faster than a can of Redbull."
via Robert G.
Love Giada's recipe for the infrared turkey
"We're going to deep-fry one and infrared the other."
via Linda T.
Chicken wings, hold the chicken
"Is the sauce on your chicken wings vegan?"
via Marta J.
He doesn't Faygo to church, either
"He's a Juggalo culturally, but he's just not practicing."
via Brittany F.
Just like the Donovan song
"Just tell the guy it's the 'Season of Audi' and he should give you a discount."
via @kristytipsen
As Audrey Hepburn once said:
"Run harder than your mascara."
via @beenanda
Sponsored message
Yes master
"Siri, show me images of tiny black kittens with silvery eyes."
via @JoshWelsh2
Reversing that would be cool too: "This is my daughter, Gold Room."
"I want to name a bar after my future son and a beer after my future daughter."
via @adixon
Mostly full of air?
"I'm like a sad half-empty bag of chips."
via @LindsayHearts
The scourge of overpriced yurts is upon thee, Silverlake
"Yo man, your yurt is really overpriced."
via @doughaley
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.: I Just Wish The Nachos Were Gluten Free And Vegan
Overheard In L.A.: The New Downtown Whole Foods Is Literally Heaven
Overheard In L.A.: I Only Eat Cheese From Sweden
Overheard In L.A.: How Would You Yelp Review The Acid?
Overheard in L.A.: Breathe Into The Idea Of Your Leg
Overheard In L.A.: 2 Full 4 Kale
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