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Overheard in L.A.: Breathe Into The Idea Of Your Leg
Mindless sheeple brunching. (Photo by Catherine Murray via Shutterstock)
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This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features brunch player-haters, Adderall, and effusive endorsements of Kirkland toilet paper.
Overheard of the Week
"Breathe into the idea of your leg."
via Lalisa D., heard during a Pop Physique class in Silver Lake
Don't Hate The Player, Hate The Game
"I don't hate brunch. I hate the brunch community."
via @dentmay
But I Thought Laughter Is The Best Medicine?
"Just like take an Adderall and shut up."
via Nicole V., overheard at Franklin & Co before a UCB show
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Feel This
"I'm just like, in a very Mercury-in-retrograde state right now."
via Mallory D., from a UCLA campus shuttle bus
Why?
"If we all lived on the west side, we'd have to have middle names. Like yoga teachers."
via @wrappedinRED
Sigh. Been There.
"Do you know the max you can get from an ATM? I need $700...my woman wants a new couch NOW."
via H. F. while in line at the Los Feliz Lassen's.
Don't We All?
"I hate having to shave my balls for work."
via @kirkfox
But It's Important That You Are Your Own Best Friend
"If the only person I'm talking to about my problems is myself, I'm in trouble."
via @jackiekashian
They Sure Grow Up Fast Here
"Mommy, can I have a kombucha?"
via @DianaTakesaBite
You Look...Different
"I know, you're botched. Who did you go to?"
via @DrakeStephanieM
So Does This Mean 'PBS And Panic' Is The New 'Netflix And Chill'?
"So I hear lmfao is the new lol."
via @EricJess
45 Minutes? That's Nothing.
"Only Los Angeles could turn a 7 minute drive into 45 minutes."
via @britt0witt
You'll Def Need It If You Make A Meal Outta All Those Free Samples
"It feels like you're wiping your tushie with a cloud."
via Ami A., re: a man describing Kirkland toilet paper at Costco.
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.: 2 Full 4 Kale
Overheard In L.A.: The World's Most Dangerous Boy Band
Overheard In L.A.: Obama Is Looking At Your Snapchats
Overheard In L.A.: Skeptical Of Meatballs Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Cupcakes Are A Part Of My Juice Cleanse
Overheard In L.A.: Tragedy Strikes Runyon Canyon
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