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!
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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.
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.”
My favorite, 100% real quote from an Associated Press article is: "'They didn't have long enough to test it,' said James Martin, 68, explaining why he has no plans to get the vaccine as he stopped for cigarettes... 'They don't know what the long-term effect is.'" Y'all, this fella has no problem with cigarettes but literally tells the press he's worried about the long-term effects of the COVID vaccine.
He knows that cigarettes will kill him! He doesn't know that for sure for the vaccines! Obviously he doesn't like this uncertainty 😅😅😅
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Reminds me of my alcoholic ex-husband who won't take Tylonal because it's bad for your liver
It is like that time when a patient refused to take antihypertensive meds (His systolic BP is almost 200), he said he treat his body like a temple and he will lower his blood pressure by natural means. He forgot that he had a urine drug screen upon admission which was positive for cocaine and amphetamine.
That's how he knows drugs can take you darkest places on earth. (Not all but some, but who is brave to explain him that)
Maybe he's afraid that the act of the injection could bring him back to the addiction. I believe it's called psychology
Shooting a drug into a vein and getting a vaccine into your muscle are extremely different things
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Dude. I work at a company that produces vaccines and other injectable medicine and there are people there who refuse to get the COVID vaccine. What the hell? And some of these people work on the fill line.
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.
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...)
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?
I DO know what's in the vaccine, and how they work. Far safer than any med I currently take!
Well, kindness is always welcome and something very needed right now in the world
"You're a bad person with an ugly heart, and we don't give a flying f**k what you think!"
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?
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.
MD DMV always let you look and see if you looked ok and let you retake it if not.
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.
Wouldn't it be nice if Julie Andrews were my Grandma/fabulous queen of Genovia??? That's the dream!
Nothing stopping you. Just don't come crying to me when you get toothache
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Am I the only one who feels like these are fake? I mean, I'm not from LA, maybe everyone there has an inexhaustible supply of witty (or not so witty) one-liners at hand, but these (at least to me) sound incredibly contrived.
It's a large place. In that big a pool, a few good ones will emerge.
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Load More Replies... Am I the only one who feels like these are fake? I mean, I'm not from LA, maybe everyone there has an inexhaustible supply of witty (or not so witty) one-liners at hand, but these (at least to me) sound incredibly contrived.
It's a large place. In that big a pool, a few good ones will emerge.
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