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Believing stereotypes about the sort of people who move to Los Angeles.
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...Or thinking you have to look a certain way to thrive here.
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...Or thinking that everyone who DOES work in entertainment is shallow.
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Assuming there is no good pizza in Los Angeles.
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...Or that Los Angeles is lacking foodie culture in general.
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Having strong opinions about juice.
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Lamenting the city's lack of a drinking culture.
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Not understanding what an earthquake feels like.
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Thinking you understand "Mexican food."
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Or thinking that Mexican food is the only thing this city has to offer.
11.
Sharing your thoughts about Scientology.
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Thinking you can avoid hiking.
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Thinking you understand what divides the West Side from the East Side.
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Believing that the division between East and West actually matters.
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Not taking advantage of the fact that you live within the heart of the film industry.
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Being surprised that everything smells like pot.
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Dealing with people who try to disparage the public transit system without ever having used it.
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Or, if you do drive, taking the freeway every time.
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Feeling that you have to pretend not to be impressed by touristy things.
20.
...But thinking you HAVE to check out all those touristy things.
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...While also neglecting to check out some of Los Angeles' more hidden, weirder offerings.
22.
Snapping a picture of Angelyne.
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Thinking you should avoid bacon-wrapped hot dogs.
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Believing you ever really "know" Los Angeles.
