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Overheard in L.A.: Starf*ckers At Sundance
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation from Sundance, first dates and as always Runyon Canyon.Overheard of the Week
"He's kind of a starf*cker so Sundance is his Candyland."
in Park City via @jason_bentley
Hollywood Problemz
"Ever since I've had that camera-smashing lawsuit..."
At Sundance via @katzbureau
Everything Is Ruined
"I'm due in July? I thought it was August! Ugh, my baby's going to be a Leo!"
At the doctor's office via @kperricone
Big Break
"I submitted my screenplay to Anonymous."
At Runyon Canyon via Mary Slosson
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This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
"That's why the world is globally warming, bro: people like THAT."
At Sundance via @katzbureau
Social Media Hamster Wheel
"My agent called and told me I'm not tweeting enough."
In L.A. via @GabayJonathan
Precocious
"I did all my drugs in high school."
In Silverlake via @TimothyRagan
It's All About Perspective
Girl: It's been a big change, but I'm glad I moved here.
Guy: Yeah, L.A. is an amazing city to Pinterest in.
At Mohawk Bend possibly on a first date via @helloKRo
No Shame
"Are you done with this newspaper?"
"Well that part of it. But truthfully there's a cat story in there I'd like to save."
via @CHELSEAoutloud
Baby, You Know How I Feel
Female Tattooed Hipster"What's your feelings on baby kale for dinner tonight?"
At the Hollywood Farmer's Market via @PatrickSONeil
No Such Thing As Privacy
"I only know you from Facebook...what happened to that boyfriend you had last summer?"
In Hollywood via @daebogan
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I Think It's Spelled B-L-A-C-K-M-A-I-L
"I was like if you don't let us come to Palm Springs I'll tell your girlfriend we made out on New Year's."
In the ladies room via @PaulaAshlee
Well, Yeah...
"I ordered this whey that's special. It's from Switzerland and it's made from cows."
via @peggyarcher
Motivation
"No matter how bad you feel, just remember there's always someone looking at you and wondering what it's like to be skinny."
via @EastsideBitesLA
It's A Dirty Job
"I'm so bored I'm looking through David Hasselhoff's twit pics."
In the Radar newsroom via @AmberGoodhand
Health Decisions
Dentist: Do you want a natural or Hollywood look?
Patient: Which one is less noticeable on TV?
via @DJNapoleonE
Invasion
"The hipsters have taken over Eagle Rock. Everyone is really concerned."
In Silverlake via @magneticshadows
Real-Life Drama
"I literally wanted to murder someone."
On the set of 90210 via @troublini
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Mo Money
"I'm trying to deposit a $1.2 million check."
At a Wells Fargo in Century City via @vanessadearest
Tell Me More...
Person 1: "Do you remember the Studio City club 'The Apache"
Person 2: "Oh, you mean the 'creepy tee-pee."
via @p_caligiuri
Phew
"Don't worry... Slept through the lame hours in the day."
via @EdwardLawrence
Cosmopolitan World-Travelers
LMU Girl #1: They don't have real iced coffee in Australia!
LMU Girl #2: They don't in Europe either!
LMU Girl #1: They put ice cream in it, how gross is that? (referencing Australia)
LMU Girl #2: I'd rather have that than the excuse for coffee they've got anywhere in Europe.
In line at Starbucks in Marina Del Rey via Andrew Goodney
Gross
Beverly Hills couple discussing their new home with their maid: "Oh, and we are going to install bigger washer and dryers! Good news for you! Aren't you excited?"
At a PF Changs via @pekopekopanda
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.: Why Being Beautiful Is So Important
Overheard in L.A.: How We're Gonna Get Famous
Overheard in L.A.: All We Want For Christmas
Overheard in L.A.: How Our Dreams Were Crushed
Overheard in L.A.: Places You Might Hear "YOLO"
Overheard in L.A.: Shit People Say At Auditions
Overheard in L.A.: Our Rule For Dating Porn Stars
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