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We‘ve all been taught that it‘s not polite to listen to somebody else‘s private conversations. But sometimes you just can‘t help it but overhear some of it passing by, riding a bus, lifting weights at the gym, or casually shopping. And what makes these funny conversations as amusing as they are is that they're completely out of context.

This Instagram account, Overheard LA, is dedicated to such overheard conversations happening in Los Angeles, California. Stating that “We all have ears,” the creators invite Angelinos to share some of the best pieces that they have ever overheard in their daily lives. From weird questions and ubiquitous conversation topics - the Los Angeles population always has some funny things to say. We think it’s hilarious, and for the rest, you’ll have to scroll down and see for yourself!

In an earlier Bored Panda interview, a representative of Overheard told us that the project has really grown over the last few years.

“While our home will always be Instagram, we have begun to expand to other verticals such as text via the community app Clubhouse, where we host a biweekly comedy show and are exploring some really exciting product ventures.”

At its heart, Overheard is all about connecting people through a shared location or experience, “whether that is living in NYC (@overheardnewyork), dating on Bumble (@overheardbumble), or talking about celebrities (@overheardcelebs), our goal is to make people laugh and provide moments of joy and self-reflection,” the spokesperson explained.

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Overheard started way back in 2015 when its founder Jesse Margolis created Overheard LA and San Francisco on a whim after listening to one such conversation in LA at a health food store. Now, seven people are looking after it.

“We are fortunate to work with great brands like Bumble, Le Labo, Netflix, etc. Currently, we see ourselves as social-first local media, and plan to expand into podcasts, local events, product, and more video content.”

When asked what kind of conversations best reflect Overheard LA's concept, Overheard told us that it’s really anything that touches a shared experience, like “dating, finance, spirituality, food, or local knowledge.”

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** @overheardnewyork 🗽
bodega. Sunset Park. 😓🧑‍🔬
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Julie C Rose
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, the covid vax apparently only has 1/3 as much s**t in it as the flu vax, which is why they’re able to use a smaller needle.

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Pixie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really hope this doesn't become the the next big thing: glitter-zombies who wants to be on a diet of animal brains and swooning girls who start an animal farm to help them out. Probably including a lot of scented candles and sewing stuff (can't let the beloved glittering lips fall off...)

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Sigrid Johanesdóttir
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have two questions... One, does people truly believe in gosths or bad energies then? Two, isn't this very messed up or is it just me?

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#18

** @overheardsanfrancisco
downtown. 🤡🚮
overheard By Anonymous 📥
#herecomethetrolls #overheardsanfrancisco #overheardla

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Brandy Grote
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I DO know what's in the vaccine, and how they work. Far safer than any med I currently take!

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Abbot Kinney. 🙏🚘
overheard By Anonymous 📥
#carma #throwback #overheardla

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Sigrid Johanesdóttir
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, kindness is always welcome and something very needed right now in the world

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Adam C
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get homeless lesbian but when is the perfect time to look like a vice principal?

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#24

Lady To 2 Girls. Expo Line. Santa Monica. 😳💅💅
overheard By @michelleissorad 📥
#throwback #trainingday #overheardla

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Katie Lutesinger
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You're a bad person with an ugly heart, and we don't give a flying f**k what you think!"

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#29

** If Anyone Knows Lily The Wirehaired Dachshund Please @ Her.
herman Park. Highland Park. 🦮🤷‍♂️
overheard By Anonymous 📥
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Witchling
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oi!! Floridian here and so NOT a conservative. And my dog wears a pink harness tyvm!!

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July 4th Party. Malibu. ❤️🦠
overheard By Anonymous 📥
#airforce #overheardla

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Pixie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't we bio-engineer a new dtrain out of delta, thats rearrange brains into common sense? (this sentence looks strange, sorry, non-native speaker)

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#31

** Check Out @overheardsanfrancisco 🌉
breadbelly. Clement St. 😎😧
overheard By Anonymous 📥
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Julie C Rose
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is THAT why Jacinda (second youngest female head of state in the world and quite hot) was so keen to get us our freedom faster?

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Al Christensen
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every holiday season a friend of mine puts out an announcement on Facebook that she'll drop off or pick up anyone at LAX. Her present to her friends.

Erik Ivan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you don't ask anyone a ride away from a Swedish salmon (lax, that's our name for salmon).

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#37

Olivetta. Weho. 😅🤌
overheard By Anonymous 📥
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Pixie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hm... Covid (and the restrictions of not being able to visit friends and family) definitely got my normal, constant state of f***d up up to eleven

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#38

Whole Foods. Santa Monica. 👩‍🦱💁‍♀️
overheard By @karolineauger 📥
#regreteverything #overheardla

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad. A first my mom did not want to have kids either because she did not want to bring up children with the same unhealthy upbringing that she had. In the end she decided that she could break the cycle of abuse because she knew what NOT TO DO. I am happy to report that she was very successful. We have a vastly different relationship than she had with her mother. There is hope.

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Samantha Lomb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

MD DMV always let you look and see if you looked ok and let you retake it if not.

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Linda Conaghan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get asked all the time, 'is that a greyhound, I've never seen a real one' yes she is and no she wasn't rescued she's a retired athlete who was never in any danger to be rescued from.

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Laura Mende (Human)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wouldn't it be nice if Julie Andrews were my Grandma/fabulous queen of Genovia??? That's the dream!

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** @overheardnewyork
playa Betty’s. Uws. 🌳🦄
overheard By @jazziefeet 📥
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#50

Leader Of The Pack Vintage. Highland Park. 🧐🌞
overheard By @sun_in_taurus 📥
#hazy #overheardla

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Skara Brae
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In LA you have to hallucinate your wonderful life. (Not just LA)

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#51

Venice. 👩‍🌾🍂
overheard By Anonymous 📥
#foreverever #overheardla

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Erewhon. Venice. 😓💅
overheard By @danidruz 📥
#detoxtea #overheardla

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I I
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

aint that the truth , come back to the dark side , we have booze and weed

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Venice. 👨‍🎨😿
overheard By @gharricks 📥
#oilfields #overheardla

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What did you expect? Should he ride by on the shoulders of glorious Comrade Stalin or what?! 😂

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** @overheardnewyork
sant Ambroeus. Soho. 😪🍤🥛🍝
overheard By Anonynmous 📥
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JuJu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it's just a craze and not a medical thing...YES!

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#68

Friend. Echo Park.
🌬😩
overheard By Anonymous 📥
#casualavoidance #throwback #overheardla

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#70

Beverly Hills. 🍋🇺🇸
overheard By @marcel_ramirez11 📥
#ladyliberty #overheardla

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** @overheardsanfrancisco
cafe Mystique. Castro. 🥑👽
overheard By Anonymous 📥
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When snorting is the healthier option...? I mean, it doesn't contain artificial sweeteners, or those nasty colourants!

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**tune In To The @bacheloretteabc Tonight At 8|7c On Abc To See How Every Relationship Can Benefit From Some Healthy Competition.
friends. Dinner Party. 👨‍🎨🙆
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Girl. Westwood. 👂🏻🔇
overheard By Anonymous 📥
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Brandy Grote
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of nice stuff in Van Nuys. Lots of crap, but lots of nice too.

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Sonoritas. Sawtelle Blvd. 😎👟
overheard By @crystal_carrington 📥
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Skara Brae
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, it's like your ophthalmologist said, "Your eyes have cataracts starting; you need to avoid UV."

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#89

Alfred. Brentwood. 👨‍🎨😷
overheard By @inspire_people 📥
#vintageaesthetic #overheardla

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Pixie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dooon't think thats how it works... But it remind me of the story of the guy who got into a concert by rewriting Wikipedia. He showed the bouncers the (recently changed) Wikipedia page of the band where he mentioned himself as a brother to one of the members. He got backstage and they had a good laugh about it and some beer)

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Party. Malibu. 😒⏱
overheard By Anonymous 📥
#timerelease #overheardnewyork

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#96

** Shout Out To The Unheralded Man-Ghosts Of Mallorca, Mykonos And Positano
friends. Great White. Venice. 🐷🦄
overheard By Anonymous 📥
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Pixie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, and thanks to delta and in combination with a$$hole antivaxxers you still can infect a lot of people, including the ones who can't get the vaccine because of genuine health problems!

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