Ten Misconceptions About LA

Because you shouldn't move to the city with high expectations.

1. Los Angeles is scenic.

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Why else would everyone want to move here? Next to NYC, it's the most populous city in the country.

2. The city has a Smaug problem.

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Actually, this one seems pretty accurate.

3. You see celebrities everywhere, disguised as normal people.

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Actually, Logan Lerman is on the welcoming committee. You literally can't get away from the guy. He's everywhere.

4. The best view is at Venice Beach

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People will try to tell you that Malibu is better but don't be deceived.

5. The traffic really isn't that bad once you get used to it

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You can listen to so many podcasts.

6. Disney really isn't that big of a deal here

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It's not like you see signs for Disneyland and promotional poster for Disney movies and TV series everywhere, as well as several hundreds of people walking around in Disney paraphernalia everyday.

7. In fact, it's surprising how little commercialism there is in LA

Really, not a problem at all.

8. Hollywood is huge and always glamorous

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ALWAYS.

9. Everyone in LA is absolutely beautiful

With so many avocados, all the clean air, and lotso $$ how could they not be?

10. Finally, everyone in LA is rich

LA is rolling in the $$$$$$$$$. That means there's enough to go around, right?