With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support today .
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Overheard in L.A.: It's Only 51 Weeks Until Burning Man, Man
Photo by Tanais Fox via the LAist Featured Photos pool
()
This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from the mouth of babes, Vons and bang fetishists.
Overheard of the Week
"Don't think of it as September 16. Think of it as 51 weeks until Burning Man."
via @lax2nrt
Harsh
"Do production assistants have last names?"
At the Emmys via @_DavidMorris
What We Tell Our Sons
Father: "When I was growing up, you got to be on TV because you had talent."
On Hollywood Boulevard @thatsgreat via Twitter
Support for LAist comes from
Dubious Logic
"I'm not stupid. If I was stupid, I wouldn't have made it to the 6th grade."
via @JasAmiri
How We're Bringing Up Our Kids
"I'm putting on sunscreen because I don't want skin cancer. It's also why I eat organic food."
At an 11-year-old birthday party via @tttcubed
For Being Out Of Style?
"Fedoras make me want to kill kittens with the head of the person wearing the fedora."
On the streets of downtown via @JaxxTheRapper
Shit Tweens Say
"Oh my God they have a new Justin Bieber cut-out. Get in my pants, boy."
At the mall @apocalypstick
Our Great Achievements
"I'm one of the great yelpers. People love my reviews."
At brunch via @AdamRBrown
It's All Relative
"Wow this is a really nice Vons."
via @bengrinnell
Banging Time
"I banged her before she had bangs and I banged her while she had bangs."
From a "brommune" @fauxpork
Support for LAist comes from
:/
"Britney Spears is the new Anna Nicole."
At home via @DavidBegnaud
Investor Humor?
"That's not a trade I would do in my fund, but I would do it in my wife's IRA."
At an investor conference @AlexRubalcava
Outsiders' Perspective
An Aussie to other Aussies: "There's really nothing good here. Just weird American things."
At the beach via @michellardi
What Does It MEAN?
"Pelvic Meatloaf? That's my favorite band name!"
In the newsroom via @LADNMarMendoza
Bummer Man
"In finding Nemo they say all drains lead to the ocean...turns out, NOT TRUE!"
At LMU via @Badildo
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.: Our Obnoxious New Business Plans
Overheard in L.A.: How We're Spicing Up Our Love Lives
Overheard in L.A.:Why Angelenos Really Do Yoga
Overheard in L.A.: The Ugly Truth About Fancy Meals
Overheard in L.A.: Why We're Sleeping With Our Agents
Overheard in L.A.: How We're Ending Our Relationships
Overheard in L.A.: What Our Shamans Are Telling Us
And more!
At LAist, we believe in journalism without censorship and the right of a free press to speak truth to those in power. Our hard-hitting watchdog reporting on local government, climate, and the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis is trustworthy, independent and freely accessible to everyone thanks to the support of readers like you.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
Trending on LAist
-
The City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal to study raising the pay for construction workers on apartments with at least 10 units and up to 85 feet high. -
The study found recipients spent nearly all the money on basic needs like food and transportation, not drugs or alcohol. -
Kevin Lee's Tokyo Noir has become one of the top spots for craft-inspired cocktails. -
A tort claim obtained by LAist via a public records request alleges the Anaheim procurement department lacks basic contracting procedures and oversight. -
Flauta, taquito, tacos dorados? Whatever they’re called, they’re golden, crispy and delicious. -
If California redistricts, the conservative beach town that banned LGBTQ Pride flags on city property would get a gay, progressive Democrat in Congress.
Best of LAist