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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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thebridget
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahaha! This needs to be much higher on the list!

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    HauntedForests
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to live in LA, and this is accurate.

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    adoracat
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When asked for my ID, I normally respond "I promise I'm me, no one else wants the job!" as I'm showing it...(happy to be 54 as of the first)

    Melissa Nunya
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 40. The last time a young man carded me, he looked at the date and said "woah" I was like hey, careful there lol

    Gerry Higgins
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A 40 year old would lie about that

    Cat Meow
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's even funnier when you're fully covered in tattoos trying to buy a drink and get carded.

    Jessica Kerr
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always buy my liquor for the month on the day before I color my hair. I haven't been carded in a long time. This was especially handy when I lost my DL.

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To get into clubs & buy alcohol or cigarettes.

    Wendy Yim
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, trust me I'm old enough 😒

    Anette De Leon
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was 25 walking with my parents when we needed to go into this bar because we all needed to use the bathroom. Bouncer said no to me. -_-

    Yingfei Xin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who would make themselves sound older just to get alcohol

    Olia Shevarova
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are too old for LA already lol

    Mathew-James Higham
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this totally has to have been said by a real life Liz Lemon

    Kim Lorton
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahahahahaha! She should feel good!

    Etienne Pisano
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ..... but don’t worry about her, if she’s a good girl...

    Hamlets twin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A person lying about their age? If you are really 30 you'd just show your ID and maybe say something cute about having to show your ID.

    Pi...
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would have been me n my friend.

    Intensive Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe he wants to stalk her later

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    Leni
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    XD anxiety sucks but it's a beautiful comeback

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    Laetitia
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    8 years ago Created 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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    8 years ago Created 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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    Rebekah
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    8 years ago Created 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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    HauntedForests
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    8 years ago Created 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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    8 years ago Created 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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    Layla
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they not have museums in Florida

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    logical fallacy
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so interesting that suddenly everyone is gluten intolerant.

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    Leni
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    8 years ago Created 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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    CelSlade
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    8 years ago Created 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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    8 years ago Created 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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    Zori the degu
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Lewisa Bradley
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have summer, hell, summer and less summer.

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    HauntedForests
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Cat Meow
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect reply, stranger, perfect reply.

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    thebridget
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why wouldn't you save someone's number?

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    Vera Deme
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Zori the degu
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Lara B.
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But what if you need someone to drive you to the airport?

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    Petro Roos
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THAT sounds pretty fkn AWESOME! Stories maaaan...

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    Jim
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    8 years ago Created 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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    HauntedForests
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Cat Meow
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Juana
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And people in third world countries without tvs.

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    DancingToMyself
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Brian Leahy
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "...our sandwiches have never contained meat. "

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    thebridget
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Laetitia
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Benny Lava
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is both hilarious and sad at the same time.

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    CelSlade
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn... even their homeless guys are upmarket!

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    thebridget
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Jilltdcatlady
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How specific do you want me to be? And how much time you got?

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    thebridget
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Margaret Shannon
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can check in any time you like, but you can never leave...

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    Debra Starr Moon
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sounds like Trump supporters in our last election.

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    Jessica Stohr
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    8 years ago Created 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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    HauntedForests
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you're more of "the experience without the commitment" kind of person.

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    Gayli Harman
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Master Markus
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just over-confidence. They will find themselves fools in the end.

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    Vera Deme
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our coffee machine at work makes it for 50 cents.

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    Benny Lava
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    8 years ago Created 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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    CelSlade
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well... it's good to have goals I guess.

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    Skure
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That means that LSD is a good drug!

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    Anna Chavez
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Haunting Spirit
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why isn't it normal to make your own coffee like we do in the Netherlands?

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    Zenozenobee
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Lying_Lobster
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    8 years ago Created 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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    8 years ago Created 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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    Kat Koskie
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I keep seeing that word. WTF is a Coachella?

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    Master Markus
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Lying_Lobster
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dried mango is actually quite yummy... not as healthy as y'all think tho

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    Yang Yue
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Atleast it's not as bad as people thinking that N.Korea is in Canada

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    Master Markus
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Wanda Queen
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Master Markus
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you serious? Why so much astrology in L.A.?

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    Jilltdcatlady
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Cookie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did Americans live before psychiatric drugs?

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    CultOfBambi
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    8 years ago Created 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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    AngelofThursdays
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Naima Ivansdóttir
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well... this is happening more or less everywhere TBH

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    Master Markus
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Master Markus
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Angelicat
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Release your toxins! (UNHOLY SCREECHING)

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    David Elliott
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Sasy
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    8 years ago Created 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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    Anna Chavez
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    8 years ago Created 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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