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

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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

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... 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

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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

And more!

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