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Overheard in L.A.: Finding That Special Someone
By Lucyrk in LA via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr
By Ana Ottman / Special to LAist
Life's special moments demand the perfect soundtrack. Our Overheard in L.A. round-up this week includes overheard conversation from party-goers, foodies and vegetarians.
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.)
Overheard of the Week
"Just found the perfect song to have sex to. Now I just need to find a man."
Via @A_Felds
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Words That Sound the Same
"I am not illiterate. My parents were married!"
Via @vivacious_von
It’s a Fine Line in L.A.
"I don't know if I should take pictures of them or with them, you know?"
Via @vanesssa8
Vegetarian Slang
"Ain't no thang but a tofurkey wang."
Via @kenturah
Don’t Rely on This Person For Directions
“Is Malibu in Orange County?
At a restaurant via @amberdino
Like Whisky &*%# But Spicier
"Don't buy the paprika, baby. That shit itches on my &*%#."
At a Vons via @TheEricLawson
One Step Away From Purple Rain
"Drake is the new Prince."
Via @hollywoodmya
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