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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 while living in the City of Angels. 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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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a girl in my class ask our Chemistry teacher if we were going to study Astrology... He was not impressed (We were supposed to be starting ASTRONOMY)

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Caroline Murphy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Trust me, a tall man isn't always cool to go out with.. My sister's ex is 6'4 and he's a bastard

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

87 interactions, that's more than I have in a month.

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Izzy's Maid
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...if I can possibly help it....(dogs and any animals other than human don't count)

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

I was thinking that too. I work in retail and I can have 100+ interactions and still keep my smile. Still, I sympathize with the customer

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

Toootally. I'm from another country and I lived in LA for a couple of years. It really irked me to have to report my condition multiple times a day, like I'm giving a weather report on my mood. It got really tiring to paste on a smile all the freaking time cos if you say anything like "I'm ok", you'll get "Oh, just okay?" Leave me the f*** alone!!!!!!!

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

As the cashier who asks this 187 times a day I would be so happy if someone said this. You get me!

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

lol thats me after the first interaction of the day. just dont have it in me to keep up false pretences :P

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James Hazley
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a bouncer and I hate this question. How the heck do you think it's going dealing with drunk morons?

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June Pixeld
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im sure he did not acually count them but yes, i totally get his reaction;)

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Melissa Nunya
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was a cashier for a long time. Had a lady once I said hello and she said "shhhh" figured she had a long day or a headache lol

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Palmyre Lgl
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow... congrats to him, I personally usually give up right after saying good morning to my dog as I wake up

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor guy, he's pretty stout, 87 interactions come too much to my introverted soul.

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

This needs to be an actual measurement of responsibility. Like: from plastic plant to white pants, how responsible are you?

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

Mature kid? They certainly know how to give a good excuse whether it's true or not!

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Nancy E
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many young people in L.A. say the same thing . Crushing reality ahead................

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

But they can't cook a chicken at 31 and get credit for following people on instagram?

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

Ooohhhh... we should meet up! My collection can battle your collection. I've got some pretty rare ones.

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Jose Baeyens
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dad to wife later that evening : "You know honey, or son is not bisexual, they call that unisex nowadays."

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

Luna Lovegood type of client! I would've done something like that if my language had such word similarities.

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

With one hundred degree weather on a daily basis? Yes. I approve of this.

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Vera Deme
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can relate. Those photos of kids are so extremely annoying! Honestly want to unfriend my friends sometimes.

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

In most cases this is accurate. If you want to fix an exact hour, try with:" See you in 6 minutes". It works for me. ;)

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

Uh, sounds like someone is cheaping out on birthdays. Bad human, bad.

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

Is it weird that I'm not surprised by this? I used to live in LA though, ut that was 5 years ago.

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

Not at all, that can still me a nap! Mine are usually between 2 and 2 1/2 hours.

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

I can't stand that type of moaning (ice cream in public). It's disgusting and rude.

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

Haha! I like how she feels the need to specify that it's a chia seed, instead of just saying, "there something caught in my throat."

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

"what do you mean you don't have a flower crown surgically implanted into your head??"

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

Man, i suck at parallel parking my car and i have a rear-view camera. I should probably practice or something...

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

This is just immature and obnoxious. Whether he says it to her or she says it to him, it's dumb. Even as a joke, it's just not funny.

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

I wish this is something I could get away with saying as a manager! XD

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

You need to find out what kind of person they are from the start... makes sense to me!

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

This s**t will stay with the child forever. Some people just aren't fit to be parents.

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Anna Chavez
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And this is the reason why I despise the posers that show up and ruin our beautiful valley for 2 weekends in April. Stay in LA, we don't want you here!!!!!

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

I never got the thing with tall men sex appeal. Can you really sleep with someone because he's tall? I must be a little too romantic or selective. Even "just for sex", I would need someone that I like a bit, not someone "horrible"....

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

Thrifting is a very good trend that has now appeared, don't feel ashamed to show a great bargain off!

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Anna Chavez
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't know what you want, why the hell are you in line??

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

I thought for a second it said "hates themselves" and I'm still not sure if my original reading was technically wrong.

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

FOMO means "Fear of Missing Out". I used Urban Dictionary so you didn't have to.

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

And "do what makes you the most money" is great advice for spending your life bitter and depressed.

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

Oh how I miss those days. I thought a driver's license was magical. Now it means I have fewer excuses to be late.

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

Hmmm... moldy taco vs pot pourri... I know which I'd prefer.

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

I have married friends that did this...they're on kid number two lol

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

If you ever think about getting a dog versus getting a PURSE, don't get a dog. You're not good enough for a pet.

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

I'm Canadian, but have family that live in the L.A. area. I don't know what streets I've been on before, but the driving is INSANE. It's like nobody cares what happens to anyone else, they're just playing fast and loose with the rules so they can get to their destination ASAP. It was the least comfortable I had ever been in a vehicle.

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

"Bourgois" specifically means capitalist... ie upper class! "Petit bourgois" means "middle class", but not exactly, because for some reason "middle class" in America is more often used to refer to working class people who have better jobs than most.

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

I am so confused, I mean I got it, the swiping thing and all, but WHAT is going on in these peoples lives that they think that way.

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

I live in the Coachella Valley. The people who show up for StageCoach are actual good people. The things that show up for "Coachella" (it's CoachellaFest btw, stupid posers) are disgusting cretins.

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