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Overheard in L.A.: We're Trying To Floss Everyday And It Sucks

This week's edition of Overheard in L.A. features bits of overheard conversation as we tinker with our diets, our dates and our hygiene.
Overheard of the Week
"I don't have time to match socks and my housekeeper won't do it so, I'm like, screw it!"
via @adeleromanski
Don't Worry, Calories Help Your Brain Work
"I don't know if ginger ale has calories."
via @CateChant
We Couldn't Agree more
"All good people are Dolly Parton fans."
via @WoodcatCoffee
... Are You Sure She Loves Being Called "Your Lady"
"My lady loves Jezebel."
via @gelsomino_123
Christmas Comes Early
"He looks like Jesus, but sexual."
via @SocialRosy
Well, We Won't Miss You If You Leave
"My McNuggets and a Frap were $8! I know! I thought, 'Can I really live in this city?"
via @markbutdeadly
Just Let It Keep Spoiling, It'll Get There
"I've made my own yogurt but I haven't made my own cheese yet."
via @britt0witt
From The "Salads And Shit" File
"You put it on salads and shit; it's supposed to be really good for you, man."
via @soundlyawake
... To A Palm Springs Pride Event, Of Course
"We want to thank you all for coming out."
via @nonsensetwice
Look for "The Balsamic Vignettes" At Sundance 2015
"She confused 'vignette' and 'vinaigrette.'"
via @DanSchindel
#ItGetsBetter
"I have been trying to floss every day. It sucks."
via @myersk
Or Maybe It's Because Mercury's Out Of Retrograde!
"I must have been ovulating. All of my ex-boyfriends called!"
via @Lil_SJL
Brunch Of Champions
"I like mimosas without the O.J."
via @LaCatrinaStyle
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.: The "Can I Have A Cuter Cupcake" Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Geographically Restricted By Traffic Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We All Know That Babies Taste The Best
Overheard In L.A.: FYF Fest Lines Of Death Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We're Back!
Overheard In L.A.: The Comic-Con Edition
Overheard In L.A.: The Food Fest Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Photogenic Toast Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Sweatin' It Off Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Extreme Dietary Restritions
Overheard In L.A.: We're Still Getting Lost
Overheard In L.A.: Vegetable Overconsumption Edition
Overheard In L.A.: Things We Said When It Was Hot
Overheard In L.A.: Adam Levine On A Horse Edition
Overheard In L.A.: We're Too Broke To Have Kids
Overheard In L.A.: The Muscle Milk For Your Mustache Edition
Overheard in L.A.: Ridiculous Things People Said At Coachella
Overheard In L.A.: Questionable Things We'd Eat
Overheard in L.A.: The Marathon Edition
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